July 25, 2013
The South Burnett Regional Council has scheduled another round of flood recovery information gatherings to assist local primary producers following the decision by the State Government to extend the application period for assistance.
“The Community Recovery sub-committee has organised three evening information sessions to ensure people affected by the floods in the South Burnett are given the assistance they need,” Mayor Wayne Kratzmann said.
“Our primary producers now have until November 29, 2013 to apply for up to $25,000 in flood recovery grant funds to assist them in recovery from the effects of the floods.
“The Community Recovery Information Gatherings are a great opportunity for our farmers, businesses and residents to gather information about financial and funding options. We are still finding there are people who haven’t yet accessed these services and we would encourage them to attend one of the evenings.
“These gatherings give people the opportunity to talk one-on-one with support agencies and gain access to possible financial assistance.”
The information gatherings will include a complimentary evening meal.
Representatives from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, CentreCare, AgForce, Burnett Mary Regional Group and the Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO) will be present.
“We will be at the gatherings to explain what financial assistance that is available,” BIEDO Business Pilot Trudi Bartlett said.
“BIEDO can offer up to three hours free of charge to help primary producers apply for the $25,000 grants from QRAA.
“BIEDO works closely with all of the other organisations to ensure people get the assistance they need.”
The Community Recovery Information Gatherings are being held at the following locations:
- Ironpot Hall – Tuesday, July 30, 6:30pm-9:00pm
- Nanango Cultural Centre – Wednesday, July 31, 6:30pm-9:00pm
- Mondure Hall – Thursday, August 1, 6:30pm-9:00pm
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