Information for Rural and Business Funds Recipients
This information is designed for our existing distribution recipients. As of August 2020, we operate using a direct deposit method of distributing assistance payments. This change is a result of our Organisation no longer being able to source affordable pre-paid cards. As at July 2017, Western Queensland Drough Appeal services the following 18 Local Government Areas:
  • Barcaldine
  • Barcoo
  • Blackall Tambo
  • Boulia
  • Bulloo
  • Burke
  • Carpentaria
  • Cloncurry
  • Diamantina
  • Flinders
  • Longreach
  • McKinlay
  • Mount Isa
  • Murweh
  • Paroo
  • Quilpie
  • Richmond
  • Winton
As rainfall in some LGA's has seen their drought status revoked, we have pledged to continue supporting those communities for a period of 12 months after the date of their drought revocation (pending availibilty of funds).
The latest drought declaration map is available here
Terms and Conditions for Funds Recipients