At the ABC we're dedicated to helping you during natural disasters and extreme weather events by providing coverage of emergency situations as they arise and unfold.
But we're also here for communities as they recover and rebuild.
How to support affected communities
We have seen catastrophic floods in Queensland, destroying homes and livelihoods. For thousands affected, the long journey to clean-up and recovery will begin.
If you would like to support these communities, ABC Gives has compiled a list of organisations who are accepting donations or goods for those in need. Click on the links below to find out how you can help support communities in flood-affected areas.
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- The Salvation Army
- UnitingCare Queensland
- St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland
- Disaster Relief Australia
- Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal
- Foodbank Australia
- Lifeline Queensland
- Lifeline FNQ Flood Appeal
The above is a guide to major appeals and not an exhaustive list of all charity organisations providing flood assistance.
Stay connected in an emergency
If you're close to or in an emergency situation, your local ABC Radio station will provide the latest emergency warnings and advice, as supplied by the relevant emergency agencies.
There any many ways you can tune in – via AM/FM radio, the ABC listen app, online streaming via the local website or ABC Radio website, your smart speaker, or DAB+ Digital radio in metropolitan areas.
Remember, listen to your local ABC Radio for emergency warnings and updates and for the latest news coverage on the fires visit news.abc.net.au or the ABC News app for up-to-the-minute coverage.
If you're after tips on how to prepare for floods, bushfires, or other emergency events, go to abc.net.au/emergency.