Queensland Floods / News and Resources
The partners of Harding Martin wish to express our appreciation for the many messages of concern and support from clients, colleagues and friends wondering how we fared in the recent floods that have devastated much of Ipswich and the surrounding region.
We have been overwhelmed by the depth of concern for our safety. Please be assured that all at HM are safe and sound. Our offices were not affected by the floodwaters and our team were very fortunate to escape with either no damage or relatively minor damage to their homes.
Our deepest sympathy goes to those who have lost family and friends. Our thoughts and well wishes also go out to the many thousands who have suffered directly and indirectly from the flooding. Property can be replaced in time and we hope to play our part over the coming weeks and months in helping clients and colleagues get back on their feet.
Media Releases
2010-12-29 - Insurance Council of Australia Media Release
2011-01-14 - Media Release by Southern Downs Regional Council
2011-01-14 - Ipswich Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2011-01-17 - Media Release by Department of Employment
2011-01-17 - Chartered Accountants Tax Bulletin Edition 01
Links & Fact Sheets
Community
Community Recovery News
Employment support services for jobseekers
Legal Aid Queensland Fact Sheet
Lifeline - Coping with Financial Pressures
Lifeline - Coping with loss and change in a community after a natural disaster
Office of Fair Trading - Beware of flood repair scammers
Support Services - Bundaberg, Fraser Coast and North and South Burnett Regional Areas
Support Services - Dalby, Roma, Charleville and South West
Support Services - Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley, Warwick, Stanthorpe, Goondiwindi and surrounding areas
Financial Assistance and Tax Information
Australian Government assistance - Individuals and Families (Including Taxation Assistance)
Australian Government assistance - Small business and primary producers (Including Taxation Assistance)
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) QLD Flooding — December 2010/January 2011
Assistance for primary producers and small business
Disaster Income Recovery Subsidy Flooding and Severe Weather, November 2010 - January 2011
Proposed Flood Levy
Tax exemption for assistance payments paid to flood victims
Insurance
Insurance Council of Australia - Consumer Tips & Urban Myths for Disaster Recovery
Insurance Council of Australia - Flood Insurance in Australia
Business
Australian Red Cross Emergency REDIPlan - cleaning up after flooding
Checklist for re-opening your business after a disaster
Flood Recovery Action Plan
Queensland Health fact sheet - Returning to flood-affected buildings
Other
Ipswich Chamber of Commerce and Industry - 2011 Flood Questionnaire
Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal