Queenslanders urged to dig deep for flood-affected North Queenslanders
- Crisafulli Government to kick off charity donations following the recent North Queensland weather event.
- Crisafulli Government to donate $1.5m to five charitable organisations.
- Donations will support North Queenslanders with recovery efforts.
The Crisafulli Government will kick-start donations to help Queenslanders impacted by the recent North Queensland weather event.
The Crisafulli Government will donate a total of $1.5 million to help five non-government charitable organisations support North Queenslanders in their time of need.
The Salvation Army, Australian Red Cross, Lifeline Queensland (Uniting Care) and St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland will each receive $250,000 towards their respective appeals, funding crucial and specialised assistance for affected Queenslanders.
A $500,000 donation will go to GIVIT, which is in addition to funding they have already been provided to support Queensland's ongoing disaster recovery.
The donations will help North Queenslanders get back on their feet with a range of services including essentials such as food, clothing or household items and through access to emotional, financial and social supports.
Premier David Crisafulli said he hoped the donations would provide a helping hand up for Queenslanders at a time when it was most needed.
"This significant weather event has devastated communities, families and individuals," Premier Crisafulli said.
"Given the impacts, now is the time for the community to band together and provide much needed support where they can to our fellow Queenslanders up north who have lost so much.
"By partnering with charitable organisations we will be able to efficiently and effectively support those affected get back on their feet and build back better.
"Every donation is welcome, and I encourage Queenslanders who are able to donate – whether it is to these organisations or a local charity of their choice."
