This page provides links to resources which may assist businesses preparing for and responding to disasters. For community advice and information, please visit Council's Disaster Management page. In a life-threatening emergency call triple zero (000) immediately.
Disasters such as fires, floods, storms, heatwaves and cyber incidents can take a significant toll on business operators, both mental and financial. To help you build a more resilient business, Advance Rockhampton has compiled a list of resources which may assist in protecting assets, lodging insurance claims, planning for extended periods of power outages and securing disaster recovery funding.
Mental Health Support
Disasters can take a mental and emotional toll for all members of our community, but that stress may be compounded for business owners.
- NewAccess for Small Business Owners is a free and confidential support service provided by Beyond Blue which offers mental health sessions and personalised support tailored to small business owners and sole traders
- For a list of mental health resources relevant to business owners, visit the Business Queensland website
For immediate support phone Lifeline on 13 11 14, or triple zero (000).
Advance Rockhampton is Here to Help
The Advance Rockhampton team can assist your business by providing resources around disaster preparation and recovery. Please contact our friendly team if we are able to assist.
contact advance rockhampton
Phone: + 61 7 4936 8282
Email: advancerockhampton@rrc.qld.gov.au