Funding programs

QRA manages and coordinates Queensland’s program of recovery and reconstruction funding within disaster-impacted communities, and administers the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) and State Disaster Relief Arrangements (SDRA).

Training for Disaster Management in Queensland under the Queensland Disaster Management Training Framework and the responsibility of the Queensland Police Service (QPS).

Under the Framework, QPS Emergency Management Coordinators with the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) provide training in conjunction with for councils, government agencies and NGOs, on the following topics:

- Queensland Recovery Plan and recovery governance in Queensland
- Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA)
- State Disaster Relief Arrangements (SDRA)
- Event specific (exceptional circumstances assistance)

DRFA joint Australian and Queensland Government funding provides financial assistance to help communities recover from eligible disasters. Guidelines detail the activation, eligibility and other requirements for both the DRFA and SDRA within Queensland.

The State Disaster Relief Arrangements (SDRA) is a 100% state funded all hazards relief program that can be activated for natural and non-natural disasters.

Queensland leads the nation in delivering betterment programs that demonstrate how upfront investment in stronger, more resilient assets saves money for all levels of government in future disasters.

Queensland Government $2 million funding program to support local governments to improve resilience in their communities. Information for councils about the funding program and acquittals, the Get Ready Queensland public website, and Council Hub resources.

There are a number of relief and recovery programs under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) for individuals, not-for-profit organisations, small business, primary producers.