General News
11 June, 2025
Helping those to recover
CENTACARE FNQ’s disaster recovery hub is up and running in Cardwell and Tully to provide additional support and recovery assistance to Cassowary Coast residents in the aftermath of the floods and intense rains earlier this year.
Two ‘disaster recovery and resilience hubs’ are now open to the public in Tully and Cardwell to assist disaster recovery assistance, including case management, system navigation, grant applications, mental health suppor, and community outreach.
The Tully hub is open from 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, with the team offering support and services from 33c Butler Street (previously the Work Ways building) while the Cardwell hub is offering a twice-weekly service on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.30am to 12.30pm from 79 Victoria Street, behind the Bendigo Bank.
Centacare FNQ’s executive director Anita Veivers said much-needed help was available for the residents of Cassowary Coast impacted by the January 2025 weather event.
“Our incredible team and strong partnerships with the Tully Support Centre and community mean we can hit the ground running,” she said.
Centacare FNQ will provide an active presence in Tully and the Cassowary Coast for at least six months, ensuring that help is readily available for everyone affected and in need.
“Centacare FNQ will extend its disaster support services with community outreach, including the twice-weekly pop-up shop in Cardwell and a series of support team visits to Mission Beach and South Mission Beach,” Ms Veivers said.
Appointments are not required but can be
scheduled by calling
0418 537 310 or emailing
ccr@centacarefnq.org
