Management at Tabcortp’s TheLott sent this to retailers:
Dear Retailer,
The past few days has been very unsettling and difficult, with the recent floods causing significant damage and disruption to our local communities and businesses.
To help retailers who are impacted, the Queensland and Federal Government has activated assistance for affected individuals and businesses. I encourage you to review the information below to see what emergency assistance you may be eligible for.
Disaster assistance for individuals
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment This is a lump-sum payment of $1,000 per adult and $400 per child if you are eligible.
At this stage, the Local Government Areas of Gympie and North Burnett can make a claim until Friday 26 August 2022.
Please visit this dedicated website to find out more and how you can apply. Please continue to check this website regularly as we expect more Local Government Areas to be added to the eligibility list over the coming days.
Personal Hardship Financial Assistance This financial assistance has been activated for Queensland communities who have been impacted by the rainfall and flooding in the Local Government Areas of Gympie and North Burnett.
Please visit this dedicated website to find out more information, and please continue to check this page regularly as we expect more Local Government Areas will be added to the activation areas over the coming days.
Disaster assistance for businesses
Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) The DRA assists employees, small businesspersons, and farmers who experience a loss of income as a direct result of a major disaster.
You might be eligible for a maximum of 13 weeks’ payment from the date you have or will have a loss of income as a direct result of a disaster.
The DRA will be available to the affected Local Government Areas of Gympie and North Burnett, with further flood-affected Local Government Areas expected to be added in coming days, as the damage becomes clear.
If your business falls in these Local Government Areas and you have been impacted by the floods, we encourage you to phone the DRA on 180 22 66 or visit this dedicated website to find out more.
Further support and information
Community Recovery Hotline Please call this hotline on 1800 173 349 if you are experiencing emotional stress or require personal financial hardship from this event. National Retail Association Government Grant support Please call the National Retail Association on 1800 573 322 or via email at policy@nra.net.au who has a dedicated team on standby to help navigate the Government Grants that you could potentially be eligible for, which may include disaster relief.
Please monitor the above websites regularly for any further changes as the situation evolves.
If your outlet has been impacted recently by flooding and you would like to discuss this further, please reach out to your Business Development Manager.
Take care and stay safe.
So what is Tabcorp doing other than telling those affected how to claim from the Government ?
Are they offering any direct help to their retailers ?