Flood of information

SOUTHERN Downs’ landholders impacted by the flooding this year will have access to specialist support and advice on recovery at a series of local AgForce Industry Recovery information sessions.
AgForce Industry Recovery Officer, Ted Parish, said the aim of the sessions was to help flood affected producers bring their businesses and properties back on track after what was one of the worst flood events experienced in Queensland earlier this year.
“We want to help landholders access the full range of government and other assistance available to them and help to identify individual needs, including financial counselling, restructuring, risk planning or personal wellbeing,” Mr Parish said.
“These sessions will give producers access to a range of assistance and are an important step in helping them to identify the needs they have in the recovery process.
“In many cases there is significantly more assistance and support available than people realise and for this reason I would urge as many affected landholders and families to attend as possible.”

Events
Clifton – Wednesday 17 July, 10am-12pm
Leyburn – Wednesday 17 July, 3-5pm
Aratula – Thursday 18 July, 10am-12pm
Tamrookum – Thursday 18 July, 3-5pm
Landholders will have the opportunity to speak with Mr Parish and representatives of the Rural Financial Counselling Service, QRAA, Queensland Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Condamine Alliance, Queensland Murray-Darling Committee and SEQ Catchments.
Lunch/dinner provided. Registrations essential visit www.agforceprojects.org.au or call 3238 6048.