Residents of Kedron affected by flooding caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred can now apply for financial assistance to support their recovery. This comes after Queensland has activated the Personal Hardship Assistance Grant to help those impacted by the severe weather event, which has left homes and public spaces damaged.
Read: Cyclone Alfred Aftermath: North Brisbane Underwater as Kedron Brook Swells
Assistance for Affected Residents
The Emergency Hardship Assistance Grant, one of the grants offered, provides $180 for individuals and up to $900 for families of five or more. This grant is designed to cover essential needs such as food, clothing, and medicine for those facing immediate hardship.
The Essential Services Hardship Assistance Grant is available for residents who have lost access to essential services like power, gas, water, or sewage for more than five days. This grant provides $150 for individuals and up to $750 for families of five or more.
Other available support includes the Household Contents Grant, which helps uninsured residents replace damaged household items, including white goods and linen; and the Structural Assistance Grant provides income-tested support for uninsured residents to reconnect essential services or carry out structural repairs to make their homes safe.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s Impact on Kedron
Kedron Brook, which spans over 110 square kilometres and runs through multiple Brisbane suburbs, burst its banks during Cyclone Alfred, flooding homes, roads, and sporting fields across North Brisbane. Emergency crews remain on high alert as they monitor water levels and work to prevent further damage.
The flooding followed days of relentless rainfall, with more than 400mm recorded in the region. While much of the immediate crisis has passed, Kedron residents are now focused on cleaning up. Many properties are clearing fallen trees from backyards, and debris, mud, and branches remain scattered along footpaths and car parks. Despite this, businesses have resumed normal operations, and local events such as the Kedron Park Run proceeded as scheduled on March 15.
Read: Street Spotlight: St Clair St, Kedron
How to Apply
Eligible Kedron residents can apply for personal hardship assistance online at www.qld.gov.au or call the 24/7 Queensland Community Recovery Hotline at 1800 173 349. Residents are encouraged to apply promptly to access the support needed for their recovery.
Published 15-March-2025
