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.

Police tweeted the floods

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Submitted by Tim on Thu, 01/20/2011 - 15:06

ABCS News Reporter Kellie Riordan writes:

Just after 5pm on the day of the Lockyer Valley floods, Kym Charlton sent an urgent message from the Queensland Police Service Twitter and Facebook accounts:

"All residents living near the Lockyer Creek near Gatton and towns downstream are asked to evacuate their homes until further notice. A significant rise in the creek could inundate houses. All in low lying areas or near the creek are urged to move as soon as possible to higher ground."

Less than an hour later the message sent out via their Twitter stream (@QPSMedia) was even more urgent:

"Anyone living near Lockyer creek should IMMEDIATELY evacuate to higher ground. #thebigwet #qldfloods" (18.11pm).

Read the rest of Kellie's article

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