Recovery Information

The following information may be of assistance to those needing support during weather events in Etheridge Shire. 

During the event, Etheridge Shire experienced damage to road infrastructure and stock losses.

For those affected by January 2026 Flooding event 

The following contacts/resources may be of assistance in the recovery phase - 

  • Lifeline - Crisis support is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week by phoning 13 11 14

  • Rural Financial Counselling Service North Queensland - Rural Financial Counsellor services are available for those who wish to speak directly to someone regarding their specific situation and needs. Please see the flyers below. 

NW Disaster Assistance - January 2026(PDF, 1MB)

Small Business Financial Counselling(PDF, 1MB)  

  • Queensland Reconstruction Authority

How to access disaster payments below.

Check your eligibility and apply by:
�� Calling the 24/7 Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349

 

Printable Resources

(PDF, 93KB)Power Restoration(PDF, 755KB)

Returning home(PDF, 93KB)

Drinking water safety in a disaster(PDF, 378KB)

Medicines during disaster(PDF, 205KB)

Managing sewage overflow inside your home(PDF, 955KB)

Staying safe during disaster clean-up(PDF, 1MB)

Being food safe in a disaster(PDF, 556KB)

Restoring-Water-Tank(PDF, 91KB)

Cleaning up mould after a disaster(PDF, 409KB)

Stay safe(PDF, 122KB)