(last updated 7am, Tuesday 13 February, 2012)
One Catholic school is expected to reopen today (Tuesday 14 February) as floodwaters continue to recede in south-west Queensland:
They are:
At this stage, one Catholic school and one early learning centre will remain closed. They are:
Families should also check with the Roma and District Family Day Care Scheme as well as other Early Childhood Education and Care services for bookings.
For further information about non-state schools in your area, please contact your school, or the Brisbane Catholic Education Office on 3033 7000.
Parents should monitor updated radio reports about the status of schools in any flood-affected areas, road travel reports, weather forecasts and emergency services directives.
Concerned parents can contact their local principal or education office for updated information about access to their children's school and classroom arrangements.
More updates will follow should the weather situation change.
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The State and Federal Personal Hardship Assistance Scheme has been activated for the Murweh, Maranoa, Balonne and the Central Highlands Regional Council.
Activation of the scheme will ensure flood-affected Queenslanders have access to financial support with the Emergent Assistance Grant there to help people meet their basic essential needs, including food, clothing and medical supplies.
The grant provides up to $180 per person and up to $900 for a family of five or more and these grants will be paid using prepaid cards for the first time in Queensland.
People experiencing personal hardship as a result of flooding can ring the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349.
Help Queenslanders affected by this widespread flood event get back on their feet. Donations to the fund will be provided to those in need through the assistance of the Red Cross.
Cheques can be made out to the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal.
Donors can contact the Queensland Government 24 hours a day on freecall 1800 219 028 with their credit card details.
Donations can also be made on the Queensland Government website, www.qld.gov.au/floods.
Parents and teachers, especially those affected by road closures, should keep in contact with their school for current information.
Police are also urging children to avoid flood prone waterways, watercourses and drains as water levels can rise quickly.
The Department of Education and Training (DET) aims to provide a safe and secure environment for all students, staff and volunteers who work or participate in DET state schools, TAFEs and workplaces.
Effective planning and management of emergencies helps minimise trauma and distress to those within schools and workplaces, and allows teaching and learning to be maintained or resumed as a priority.
It is important that schools, TAFEs, early childhood education and care centres and their communities remain alert to potential disasters such as cyclones, storms and other adverse weather events.
There are number of useful websites on natural disasters, current conditions and how to best prepare for such events.
Information for DET staff has been collated to assist those directly affected by natural disasters or those returning to communities that have been affected by natural disasters.
For information about locations of early education and care services, which may be affected by natural disasters, please call the Early Childhood Information Service on 1800 637 711.
If you are interested in the status of C&K services, please call 1800 177 092.
In the event of a natural disaster, please contact your local TAFE institute to find out if classes have been affected.
Apprentices, trainees or employers with queries about how natural disasters may impact on apprenticeships or traineeships can contact Apprenticeships Info on 1800 210 210.
The Department has developed a series of resources for parents, carers and school staff to help children deal with the emotional effects of natural disasters.
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