Growing Vital Churches

As a Lutheran church in Queensland, we support local Lutheran leaders to care for their communities that have been affected by natural disasters such as cyclones, bushfires and floods.

Our support may include running an Australian Taxation Office-approved appeal in response to a disaster-declared event.

At this time, we are waiting for advice about whether we have authority to proceed with an appeal in response to Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

However, you can make a tax-deductible donation to Queensland Lutheran Giving any time via the donation button above. Choose 'QLG - General Foundation Activities' from the drop-down menu.

To request assistance, or to find out more, please contact our District Office on 07 3511 4000 or email mission@qld.lca.org.au. Please note that our office will be closed from Friday December 22, 2023 to Tuesday January 2, 2024. The Mission email address will be monitored during this time.

Communiques

Activation summaries for Tropical Cyclone Jasper commencing 13 December 2023

The Queensland Government has set up a Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) for the areas affected by the flooding following Tropical Cyclone Jasper. This means that residents in the affected areas can apply for grants that provide immediate funding:

Emergency Hardship Assistance Grant
Essential Services Hardship Grant
Essential Household Contents Grant
Structural Assistance Grant

There are other grants attached to the DRFA and include grants to inspect buildings and reconnect essential services.

12 December 2023 Version 4 Activation Summary for Tropical Cyclone Jasper commencing 13 December 2023

19 December 2023 Version 5 Activation Summary for Tropical Cyclone Jasper commencing 13 December 2023

or check for updates: Queensland Reconstruction Authority

FAQs

How does the LCAQD respond to natural disasters?

Queensland is a great place to live – although not without adversity. Natural disasters, fire, drought, flood seem to be increasingly common. Yet one thing that is special is that Queenslanders know how to support each other in the midst of such adversity.

The District Office is here to connect those in need with those who want to help:

We offer phone and other support for local leaders.
We communicate with our wider community (and are very grateful for the donations we often receive from throughout the LCANZ and beyond!).
The Australian Disaster Relief Fund of Queensland Lutheran Giving uses your donations in two main ways:
- Local congregations can set up a project for quickly distributing funds in smaller increments (e.g. grocery vouchers).
- Individuals and businesses can also apply for cash assistance to help them regroup. The 'Apply for Assistance' button above links to the application form. These applications are verified by a local Lutheran leader and directed to mission@qld.lca.org.au.

Need help making a donation? Contact district@qld.lca.org.au Phone: 07 3511 4000

Need help setting up a project or applying for assistance? Contact mission@qld.lca.org.au David Schmidt: 0408 852 183 or Kathy Matuschka: 0460 604 827

How can I help respond to Queensland disasters?

We encourage you to:

pray
be gentle on yourself and those around you, as you never know what the impact of this might be
if you are disaster-affected, reach out for help - don't do it alone
check that people you know are okay
seek updates from your city or regional council who are coordinators for disaster responses in your area
pitch in with the clean-up as you are able
donate to organisations that are providing relief. You can make a tax deductible donation to Queensland Lutheran Giving at any time by using this link. and selecting 'QLG - General Foundation Activities' from the drop-down menu. We will also promote specific appeals from time to time via this page and our other communications channels.

How can LCAQD help me or people I know?

Our LCAQD congregations as well as agencies such as schools, early childhood centres and aged and community care services are part of their local communities, and so at the forefront of our responses in affected areas.

At the District Office level, we offer communication and coordination to encourage those who are affected and help get help to where it is needed most.

Once events are disaster-declared and we have Australian Taxation Office approval, we also run specific Queensland Lutheran Giving Disaster appeals. The collection and distribution of funds is governed by stringent internal and external processes.

If you would like to apply for financial assistance from Queensland Lutheran Giving, please contact our District Office on 07 3511 4000 or email mission@qld.lca.org.au

How do I find out about the impact on the LCAQD of a current disaster?

We endeavour to keep you as up-to-date as possible via:

The information and communiques on this page
Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LCAQD
Our LCAQD eNews. You can subscribe via this link.

along with communications produced by LCAQD Departments and local agencies for their audiences.

If you have updates to share, please contact our District Office district@qld.lca.org.au Phone: 07 3511 4000

I am unable to make a credit card donation to Queensland Lutheran Giving. What should I do?

Credit card payment is our preferred donation method. We are also able to receive donations by EFT, but we need to ensure that we collect the necessary details from our donors. To donate by EFT, please contact our district offfice to be guided you through our EFT payment process: district@qld.lca.org.au Phone: 07 3511 4000 (noting that the office will be closed between Friday December 2023 and Tuesday January 2, 2024.

Or donate by credit card using the button above.