Help request in recovery from the floods?

Published on March 7, 2022

Prayers to all of our community that you are safe and well in what has been an astounding week of flooding in Queensland and northern New South Wales.  Our hearts go out to all who are affected. While it is heartening to see and hear about all of the wonderful efforts of local community in cleaning up - it will be a challenging road ahead in rebuilding. We hope that as a community we can rally around and support each other through this time. There are many ways that we can help. 

Please email [email protected] if you would like to either request assistance or offer assistance to others. 

You are also more than welcome to create a specific request on the OGA portal live feed (requires logging in) and seek direct assistance from your community.

We provide THIS LINK HERE to access information relating to South East Queensland and financial assistance available to those affected. 

For those who wish to contribute to the Australian Red Cross QLD and NSW Flood Appeal please CLICK HERE.  

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