2013 Floods Update

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 02/04/2013 - 09:57

This site hasn't had the resources to be able to respond in anyway to the 2013 floods. After the 2011 floods numerous government agencies, not for profit organisations and think tanks were presented to and we were invited to panels, meetings and more.
However the net result of that is that no funding was forthcoming to further develop the site or prepare for another emergency. While the 2013 floods have not been as big a disaster as the 2011 floods it is safe to say that the community is still ill prepared for managing a disaster like this, and that government still has not done much more to prepare them.
This site was created to be a central hub of resources at a time when there was no such hub. There still is not.

If you think that is something to be funded and paid for by government, or some other agency then think about talking to your state federal MP, local councilor and any other government agencies you know.

Website summary page

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 01/28/2011 - 12:40

This website has two main purposes.

  1. The first is to provide a central hub for resources, news and other information related to the flood disaster of January 2011.
  2. The second is to provide the Open Beds accommodation matching service.

As most of the flood related warnings and other news has slowed to a trickle this article will sit a the top of the main page and provide links to the main components of the site. We will continue to add newsworthy articles from time to time.

Thanks for using this site and please continue to recommend it to those in need of accommodation - call 1300 078 659.

Armstrong and McEwen to organise a relief ride for Brisbane Cyclists

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Submitted by Tim on Fri, 01/21/2011 - 12:11

The ABC News website reports:

Cycling stars Lance Armstrong and Robbie McEwen will take part in a flood fundraising ride in Brisbane a day after they finish the Tour Down Under in South Australia.

Participants in the 25-kilometre charity ride will each contribute a $50 donation fee towards the flood relief appeal.

It is hoped the ride will raise up to $500,000 for the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal.

Read the rest of the article.

RTA (Residential Tenancies Authority) Flood Information

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Submitted by Tim on Fri, 01/21/2011 - 12:05

THE RTA have asked us to list this page as their resource page for information for tenants after the floods.

In times of natural disaster, housing is always one of the biggest issues that a community will face. With around one third of Queenslanders renting their home, it is important that all people who rent or manage a rental property understand what options are available to them.
We have compiled some information which may be useful to you in the aftermath of this disaster.
Questions and answers to common queries in relation to flood damage, rights and responsibilities
Support services available to people affected by flooding
RTA timeframes in flood affected areas

The RTA fact sheet Important renting information for natural disaster victims will answer some tenancy questions

Recognition by Department of Community Services

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Submitted by Tim on Thu, 01/20/2011 - 15:53

The Department of Community Services is now directing people to this website from their Other Support and Assistance page.

Flood victims may get assistance for accommodation needs from www.qldfloods.org and www.ozfloodhelp.org.au  websites.  The services offered by these websites are not associated with the Queensland Government's housing programs.

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