Organizations That Assisted Queensland During Floods

Major flood events in Queensland (notably 2010–2011, 2013, 2017, 2022) mobilized a broad coalition of responders:

Government & Statutory Agencies

• Australian Defence Force (ADF) – personnel, helicopters, amphibious vehicles, engineers (Operation Queensland Flood Assist).
• State Emergency Service (SES) – volunteers: sandbagging, rescue, roof tarping, logistics.
• Queensland Fire & Emergency Services (QFES) – coordination, swift-water rescue.
• Queensland Police Service – evacuations, traffic, security.
• Local Councils – road clearing, waste, recovery centers.
• Australian Red Cross – evacuation centers, register.find.reunite, psychological first aid.

Non-Government & Charitable Organizations

• Salvation Army – meals, counseling, financial assistance, chaplaincy.
• St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) – emergency relief, furniture, household goods.
• Anglicare – counseling, financial counseling, accommodation support.
• World Vision Australia – child-focused relief, school kits, livelihood recovery.
• UnitingCare Queensland – community recovery, mental health, domestic violence support.
• Rotary / Lions Clubs – hands-on clean-up, fundraising.
• GIVIT – online platform matching donated goods to verified needs.

Coordination occurs through the Queensland Disaster Management Committee and district/local groups. The Queensland Reconstruction Authority leads long-term rebuilding.