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Queensland flooding

9 January 2024

VIC and QLD floods: stay safe and seek support

Many Victorian and Queensland residents are currently dealing with the traumatic impacts of extreme weather and flooding throughout these states. With the potential for more heavy rainfall and storms in the coming weeks, state emergency services are urging those in affected regions to be prepared and stay alert ahead of the continuing flood risks.

If you’re currently impacted by these extreme weather events, it’s vital you know what to do. You can prepare for potential emergencies by having enough supplies on hand to last for up to 72 hours. It’s also a good idea set up a support network with friends, family, neighbours and your local council.

How Deakin can help

Deakin is committed to supporting all students and staff affected by natural disasters. 

If you or your family has been impacted by this extreme weather event, we can provide a variety of assistance, including financial help, replacement of lost essentials (such as books and laptops), flexibility with study deadlines and counselling support.

Our Natural Disaster Assistance Packages include a personal combination of support services tailored to your needs – learn more and apply now. 

If you need further specific help, here’s what to do: 

Stay informed

It is essential you have the right information to keep safe. To stay up to date with the current flood warnings, we recommend the following sites.

Be prepared

The SES has practical information about what to do to be flood-ready and how they can help, including:

If you need help from the SES in either state, call 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, always call Triple Zero (000) first.

What to do after an emergency

After immediate life-threatening conditions pass, you must still take care as dangerous conditions may remain, and you may not be able to immediately return home. The Victorian Department of Health has useful information about how to protect yourself and your family from possible injury, illness or disease, and the Queensland Government site also features information on returning home after a natural disaster.

You should also:

Photo credit: Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.



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