Ex-Cyclone Alfred support

Updated 14 March 2025

Our thoughts are with the individuals and communities affected by Ex-Cyclone Alfred.

We have collated a list of resources to support you through this time, from your local PHN, flood and storm support and additional resources.

Primary Health Network resources

• Gold Coast PHN
• Brisbane North PHN
• Brisbane South PHN
• Healthy North Coast PHN
• Country to Coast PHN
• Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN

Flood and storm support

• National: Visit Australian Government Disaster Assist or call 180 22 66 
• QLD: Visit Recovery after a disaster or call 1800 173 349 
• NSW: Visit Emergency Management NSW or call (02) 9212 9200 
• Lifeline: Visit Lifeline or call 13 11 14 
• Rural Health Pro, Natural Disaster Recovery Support
• Fair Work Ombudsman: Cyclone impacting parts of Australia - Fair Work Ombudsman

Other resources

• Is your service availability impacted by Cyclone Alfred? To help the community find available health services during and after the natural disaster via the healthdirect Service Finder, ensure the National Health Services Directory (NHSD) is up to date.
• Queensland Government disaster support and recovery  https://www.qld.gov.au/community/disasters-emergencies            
• NSW Personal Hardship Assistance Grants 
• Commonwealth disaster recovery: Eligible employees and sole traders who have lost income will be able to access up to 13 weeks of income support.
• Services Australia natural disaster support: You may be eligible for financial support from both the Commonwealth and State governments.
• National vaccine storage guidelines
• APNA Nurse Support
• Please look after your mental health during this time and seek urgent support if you are distressed.