Disaster Recovery and Financial Assistance

Disaster recovery and financial assistance for flooded clubs

If your club has been affected by the recent flooding in QLD or NSW, it may be eligible for disaster recovery grants and financial assistance. 

In Queensland:

Qld Government Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program

• Must be an incorporated local or regional not-for-profit organisation with a primary objective relating to sport and active recreation

• Must located in an DRFA Category A to C declared disaster affected area (depending on level of funding requested)

• Level 1 (up to $5,000)

• Level 2 (up to $20,000)

Go to: https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/disaster-recovery

Qld Government Rural and Industry Development Authority

• Must be a non-profit organisation located in the defined area for the eligible disaster and have suffered direct damage as a result of the eligible disaster

• Up to $50,000

Go to:

https://www.qrida.qld.gov.au/program/extraordinary-disaster-assistance-recovery-grants-south-east-queensland-rainfall-and-flooding#-Non-profit-organisations

In NSW:

NSW Government Disaster Relief Financial Assistance

Go to:

https://www.nsw.gov.au/disaster-recovery/disaster-relief-and-support/for-not-for-profit-organisations-and-churches

All states:

SSOs and Insurance

Contact your state sporting organisation and/or your club’s insurance provider to determine if you are eligible for any other financial assistance or insurance claims. 

Webinar

And for clubs who have had flood waters inundate their fields, here is a link to an upcoming webinar by SportEng that will help clubs get their fields ready for play when the waters recede.

Podcast

As the recovery begins for flooded clubs, Michael Connelly and Steve Connelly dedicated an episode of their podcast, Basket Case Clubs, to provide tips for staying safe during the clean up and looking ahead to when clubs can reopen, at least in some capacity.