Queensland Government is currently accepting applications for its Essential Services Hardship Assistance Grant Program 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Queensland Government Essential Services Hardship Assistance Grant Program
The State of Queensland has launched the Essential Services Hardship Assistance (ESHA) Grant Program to support households experiencing personal hardship after losing essential services due to a disaster. The grant is designed to provide immediate financial relief when a home becomes difficult or unsafe to occupy because critical services are unavailable for an extended period.
Benefits of Queensland Government Essential Services Hardship Assistance Grant Program
The amount payable depends on household size:
- $150 for individuals or households of up to four people
- Up to $750 for families of five or more people
Queensland Government Essential Services Hardship Assistance Grant Program Requirements
You may be eligible for the ESHA grant if all of the following apply:
- Your principal place of residence is located in an eligible disaster-declared area
- You were living in the residence at the time of the disaster, including a caravan or boat
- One or more essential services were lost for more than five consecutive days
- The loss occurred directly because of the disaster
- The service outage is confirmed by the relevant utility provider
- You are experiencing personal hardship due to the loss of essential services
Citizenship and Residency
- Australian citizenship is not required
- Non-citizens experiencing hardship are eligible to apply
Application Date and Process
- Confirm your residence is within an eligible disaster-declared area
- Obtain confirmation of service outage from the relevant utility provider
- Gather identity and residence documents
- Complete the ESHA grant application
- Submit bank account details for payment
- Await assessment and outcome notification
Application Deadline
23 December, 2025
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