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Natural Disaster Recovery Assistance
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Looking after yourself after a disaster and during stressful times some useful factsheets available through the Disaster Assist website.
Urgent Flood Notice
The QDO has sent information packs to dairy farmers in flood affected areas on available assistance and support services, including newly declared areas. If you have not received a package and need assistance and information call the QDO Office 3236 2955.
The QDO team with support from staff from Dairy Australia have been contacting all dairy farmers in flood affected areas to ascertain their welfare, flood impacts and urgent needs. If you have not been contacted yet and need assistance please call the QDO.
If you require help to apply for financial assistance please contact either your factory field staff, Belinda Haddow or the QDO. Please do not self assess your eligibility for assistance – if you are not sure please seek advice.
Application Forms
QLD Dairyfarmers INDUSTRY RELIEF FUND
Key Flood Assistance Contacts
QDO (07) 3236 2955 or mobile 0438 989 102 (after hours), email: dairyhelp@dairypage.com.au
Belinda Haddow, Dairy Flood Recovery Support Officer, (07) 4646 4463 or mobile 0423 003 638, email: bkh001@bigpond.com
Fodder Assistance: Anyone who believes they need fodder urgently, or those wishing to donate fodder, should contact Ken Murphy, DEEDI Senior Extension Officer, on 0419 658 412 or QDO 3236 2955
Lost Cattle Register: Call DEEDI on 132 523
Dairy Australia Animal Health Hotline: if you require advice on mastitis or other animal health issues please contact your local veterinary surgeon or alternatively Dairy Australia has established a direct advice telephone service for producers to get advice from experienced veterinary surgeons –
Dairy Australia Nutrition and FeedingHotline: if you require advice on animal nutrition or feeding issues Dairy Australia has established a direct advice telephone service for producers to get advice from experienced dairy nutrition specialists – call 1800 068 250 / 03 9694 3770 or email dhenry@dairyaustralia.com.au
Dairy Australia – Managing in Wet Conditions - Extension Information Links
Other Flood Assistance Information Sources and Support Services
Australian Government's Emergency Assistance Hotline - 180 22 66
SES - 13 25 00
Legal / Insurance – Legal Aid Queensland 1300 65 11 88 or the
Financial Ombudsman – 1800 337 444
Insurance Council of Australia: 1300 728 228
Disaster Recovery Hotline:1800 173 349
ATO Flood Assistance:1800 806 218
Red Cross - 1300 554 419
Bush Connection (covering Darling Downs and SW Qld regions) 07 4639 7897
RACQ – Road Closure Information:1300 130 595 RACQ – Roadside Assistance:131 905
Health Advice:13 43 25 84
Safe Food Queensland: SFQ have two officers operating through this flood emergency to provide advice to farmers and processors as required. Melanie Taylor 0408 797 750 and David Wilkinson 0409 117 321
Health and Safety: All farmers are advised to exercise caution in undertaking clean up and repairs in relation to health and safety particularly with electrical equipment, damaged machinery and infrastructure and diseases such as Leptospirosis.
Producers should also be thinking about milking machine testing and herd testing as part of your recovery program. Free services are available. Contact the QDO on 3236 2955.
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