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FLASHBACK: The Boondooma Fish Stocking Association’s clubhouse at Lake Boondooma just after the Australia Day floods in 2013 … a new fund aims to help not-for-profit groups better prepare for future disasters (Photo: John Burow)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Emergency Management Minister and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

June 8, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Local councils and not-for-profit organisations can apply for a share of a $13 million fund set up to help local communities better prepare for future disasters.<\/p>\n

The Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Fund (QRRRF) is part of a joint Federal-State government five-year commitment to improve safety and disaster resilience.<\/p>\n

The Commonwealth is contributing $4.8 million and the State Government $8.3 million.<\/p>\n

Eligible applicants can include local councils, State Government departments and agencies, and incorporated not-for-profit-organisations.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Emergency Management Minister David Littleproud said because Queensland was the most disaster-impacted State, it was important to reduce risk and build resilience to these events.<\/p>\n

“As a Queenslander, I know we\u2019ve been doing it tough in recent years with devastating floods, drought, unprecedented bushfires, and now COVID-19,” Mr Littleproud said.<\/p>\n

“While we are currently living in uncertain times, it is paramount we continue to strive towards a more resilient future.<\/p>\n

“We\u2019ll never be able eradicate disasters, but by working together we can ensure we are better prepared for when they strike.”<\/p>\n

Queensland Minister for Infrastructure and Planning Cameron Dick said investing in infrastructure and resilience initiatives reduced the long-term cost of disasters and enabled communities to recover faster.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Our government remains steadfast in its commitment to build stronger, safer infrastructure across the state,” Mr Dick said.<\/p>\n

“The nature of disasters can change, but our focus remains on protecting Queenslanders and the communities they live in.<\/p>\n

“This infrastructure investment will also create more regional jobs, crucial to our economic recovery post COVID-19.”<\/p>\n

Mr Dick said he encouraged councils, government departments and not-for-profits to think “outside the box” when it comes to disaster resilience and risk reduction, and to take advantage of the funding.<\/p>\n

The QRRRF is administered by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Applications for the QRRRF close on Wednesday, July 22, and can be lodged online<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

If successful, applicants will be required to deliver their projects within two years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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