Important Local Disaster Management documents and links:
Local Disaster Management Plan (PDF)
Be Ready Central West (PDF)
Disaster Management Dashboard
Resources and important information relating to flood event March 2025:
For community members impacted by the Western Qld Rainfall and Flooding – March 2025 event who need assistance, help is available. See contact details below:
Personal Hardship Assistance is available for eligible flood-impacted residents. Apply online at www.qld.gov.au/DisasterHelp or call the Community Recovery Hotline 24/7 on 1800 173 349.
For more information on grants and activated areas visit www.qld.gov.au/DisasterHelp
If you are isolated and need emergency food drops or fodder for livestock, contact the Winton Neighbourhood Centre on 0476 669 226.
Primary producers impacted by the Western Queensland surface trough and associated rainfall and flooding may be eligible for disaster recovery grants of up to $75,000 to hire or purchase equipment and materials, clean up, remove debris, replace fencing and other costs associated with the recovery process. For more information, visit the QRIDA website or call your local Regional Area Manager on 1800 623 946.
The Winton Neighbourhood Centre can assist with grant forms between 9am–12pm, Monday to Friday. Please call 0476 669 226 for assistance.
Flood-affected small businesses and not-for-profits can access disaster loans from the Australian and Queensland Governments. For more information, visit the QRIDA website or call 1800 623 946.
Community members who are experiencing emotional stress, can contact the dedicated Community Recovery Lifeline Hotline on 1800 116 671 to receive qualified disaster counselling. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
To access disaster resources, and information on available support services visit the Queensland Government website.
Follow Community Recovery on Facebook @RecoveryQld
Check the Winton Shire Council Disaster Dashboard for local emergency alerts, warnings and information.
For emotional support, please reach out to:
- Winton Medical Practice – 07 4657 2755
- Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7)
- Head to Health – 1800 595 212 (24/7)
- 13Yarn – 13 92 76 (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Support, 24/7)
- Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800 (24/7)
- MensLine Australia – 1300 789 978 (24/7)
- Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467 (24/7)
- Beyond Blue – 1300 22 46 36 (24/7)
- Headspace – 1800 650 890 (8:00am – Midnight)
- QLife Australia – 1800 184 527 (3:00pm – Midnight)
Floodwater safety
- Avoid walking through floodwater and mud as much as possible as it might be contaminated by sewage and debris.
- Floodwater can also hide sharp objects and debris that can cause serious injury.
- Avoid contact with any floodwater if you have broken skin or any wounds.
- Contaminated floodwater and mud can carry an increased risk of wound infections, diarrhoea, conjunctivitis, ear, nose and throat infections and other infections.
- Melioidosis and leptospirosis are serious bacterial diseases that can occur when skin abrasions come into contact with contaminated wet soil or water.
- There may be an increased risk of leptospirosis and melioidosis, which can both cause fever. Anyone who develops a fever following contact with floodwater should consult their doctor as soon as possible.
- If you need to wade in water or mud, protect your feet by wearing sturdy rubber or leather boots.
Resupply to flood isolated properties information:
Resupply to flood isolated properties DL brochure (PDF)
QRA Resupply to flood isolated properties A4 factsheet (PDF)