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Updates from our team, service and partners
The Remote Area Planning and Development Board (RAPAD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Morgan Gronold as Chief Executive Officer. Long-serving CEO David Arnold is embarking on a new phase in his career - moving into a new role of Executive Officer for RAPAD’s delivery areas of the Rural Financial Counselling Service North Queensland (RFCSNQ) and Farm Business Planning North Queensland (FBPNQ).
Did you know that farmers or agribusinesses don’t need a drought declaration to access support from a bank or to access Australian Government drought programs?
Our Rural and Small Business Financial Counsellors and Business Wellness Coaches are ready to support the Western Queensland businesses experiencing financial hardship due to the impacts of flooding or business downturn.
Queensland Ministerial statement - 7 April 2025
The Australian and Queensland Governments have announced additional support targeting primary producers, small businesses, non-profit organisations and local councils in communities impacted by the Western Queensland floods.
Queensland Ministerial Statement - 31 March 2025
Flood affected small businesses and not-for-profits in the local government areas of Barcoo, Boulia, Bulloo, Diamantina, Longreach, Murweh, Paroo, Quilpie, and Winton can now access disaster loans from the Australian and Queensland Governments.
Queensland Ministerial Statement - 3 February 2025
More support is being provided into North Queensland, with more than $100 million in extraordinary grants now available for flood affected primary producers, small businesses and not for profit agencies across flood affected areas.