Queensland Reconstruction Authority

Around one in six Australians have a disability and they are twice as likely to be injured or socially isolated during a disaster.    The Carinbundi team, a registered provider of support services for NDIS participants in the Bundaberg Service District, identified a need for a person-centred approach to support people with disabilities to help them take action and feel safe during an emergency or disaster.  Carinbundi partnered with Bundaberg Regional Council to develop the Emergency and Disaster Management Preparedness Training Program targeting the needs of adults with disabilities.  This impactful program was recently recognised at the 2024 Queensland Resilient Australia Awards, taking top honours in the Mental Health and Wellbeing category.  The Queensland RAAs are an initiative of the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience, in partnership with Get Ready Queensland and Suncorp Group. To read more about the Carinbundi Emergency and Disaster Management Preparedness Training Program visit https://lnkd.in/gz3sssPp #RAA24 #GetReadyQueensland #DisasterManagement #DisasterPreparedness #Bundaberg #NDIS 

For 14 years we’ve proudly stood side-by-side with Queenslanders during the tough times. 2024 was no different ⛈️💧🔥 These numbers show we’ve been hit hard by disasters this year, but it’s also testament to the great work being done in Queensland to prepare and rebuild.  Together with communities and all tiers of government we will continue building a stronger Queensland in 2025 and beyond 💪 #2024Wrapped #DisasterPreparedness #DisasterRecovery #QueenslandGovernment #Floods #Bushfires #SevereWeather #GetReadyQueensland National Emergency Management Agency Queensland Fire Department Queensland Police Service Local Government Association of Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads

There's 77 councils in Queensland, and we visited them all in 2024 🎉 From Balonne to Cook and west to Diamantina, our team travelled far and wide to connect with communities across the state. Our visits provide us with valuable insights into the challenges we're up against, and also highlight new opportunities for QRA to support local preparedness, recovery and reconstruction efforts.   Together we will continue to build a stronger, safer and more resilient Queensland in 2025 and beyond 💪 #DisasterPreparedness #DisasterRecovery #DisasterRelief #Queensland #Collaboration 📸 Councils pictured: Bulloo Shire Council Cloncurry Shire Council Cairns Regional Council Noosa Council Balonne Shire Council Logan City Council Cassowary Coast Regional Council Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council Gympie Regional Council City of Gold Coast City of Moreton Bay Toowoomba Regional Council Torres Strait Island Regional Council Longreach Regional Council

Eyes in the sky monitoring disaster recovery 🎥    This Southern Gulf NRM project is jointly funded by the Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).    DRFA provides financial assistance to help communities recover from disasters 🤲 #DisasterRecovery #Drones #Innovation 

More than a quarter of the estimated $4.4 billion cost of the devastating 2022 SEQ floods was attributed to lost economic activity. This was in large part due to the necessary halting of vessel movements within Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd's shipping channel during the floods. Keeping our state's largest port safe from external risks and hazards is critical to supporting communities and economies 🏗️ That’s why Queensland Investment Corporation partnered with engineering, design and advisory company Aurecon for an Australian-first project enhance asset resilience. This critical work by QIC, Aurecon and Port of Brisbane saw them take out top spot in the Business category at the 2024 Queensland Resilient Australia Awards. 🥇 The Queensland RAAs are an initiative of the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience, in partnership with Get Ready Queensland and Suncorp Group. To read more about this vital project visit https://lnkd.in/gbUYqkVU #DisasterPreparedness #DisasterResilience #Innovation #RAA24 #GetReadyQueensland

One year ago, Far North Queensland was devastated by Tropical Cyclone Jasper. Today, an additional $208 million is being announced to help impacted communities recover, rebuild, and reduce future risk 💪 This latest package takes DRFA exceptional circumstances assistance provided to Queensland communities following the 2023-24 disaster season to more than $455 million. We know recovery is a marathon, not a sprint. That’s why QRA will ensure these funds are well used and achieve meaningful outcomes for Far North communities. To read more visit https://lnkd.in/gkMpXCGz #DisasterRecovery #DisasterPreparedness #DisasterResilience #GetReadyQueensland #Cyclone #FarNorthQueensland

Another project building a stronger, more resilient Queensland is complete 🎉 Upgrades on Murgon Gayndah Road, Boonara Creek are now wrapped up, and the road wasn’t just fixed following severe weather impacts, it was built back better. Works included reinforcing the road shoulders, and strengthening drainage structures and bridge approaches 💪 This important investment in the Burnett is funded through joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). Department of Transport and Main Roads #DisasterResilience #DisasterRecovery #RoadUpgrades #QLDWeather

Accurate flood information is vital for councils, residents, homebuyers, insurers, developers, builders... the list goes on. That's why Lockyer Valley Regional Council collaborated with Queensland mapping technology company Spatial Innovation AUS to improve flood data quality for their community 💧 The Lockyer Valley Flood Information Portal offers users a simple three-step process that has dramatically slashed the time it takes to generate detailed, high-level local flood information. This new benchmark for council flood information distribution was recently recognised at the 2024 Queensland Resilient Australia Awards, scoring a highly commended in the Business category🏅 The Queensland RAAs are an initiative of the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience, in partnership with Get Ready Queensland and Suncorp Group. To read more about the Lockyer Valley Flood Information Portal visit https://lnkd.in/gQashM6G #RAA24 #GetReadyQueensland #DisasterPreparedness #DisasterResilience #Innovation

Effective relationships with Queensland’s 77 local councils are a vital part of QRA’s work 🤲    Our CEO, Jake Ellwood, this week visited Kowanyama and Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Councils for a valuable firsthand look at reconstruction works and an insight into the issues facing these remote communities. There is no better way to gain understanding of challenges and opportunities than being on the ground, and we're grateful for the welcome given, and the chance to talk through projects and discuss ways we can work better together when it comes to disaster recovery and withstanding severe weather.   Visits like these illustrate QRA’s commitment to building stronger, safer and more resilient Queensland communities. Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council edward natera #DisasterRecovery #DisasterManagement

A recent visit to Thailand was a valuable opportunity to share knowledge about disaster resilient transport infrastructure 🌏 QRA GM Vina Varsani and Director Rebecca Zeller participated in a study tour hosted by Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I). The group travelled to Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima and Phuket to meet local authorities, visit flood impacted sites, and share insights from similar disaster events that have impacted Queensland. QRA and the Thai Ministry of Transport also discussed risk reduction frameworks and Queensland’s experience in resilience, preparedness and recovery. The Thai Government was interested to learn more about natural hazard and risk assessments, building capability through the use of GIS, streamlining project approval processes, and how to measure the social impacts of investment in the disaster sector. Collaboration is key to building a stronger Queensland. We look forward to ongoing engagement with P4I and the Thai Ministry of Transport 💪 #DisasterManagement #DisasterPreparedness #DisasterRecovery #Infrastructure