Case studies

With almost 3,000km of local roads and bridges to maintain throughout its region, Sunshine Coast Council places a premium on keeping roads and those who use them safe.

Unprecedented flooding in Gympie was the catalyst for a stunning transformation that saw a disused caravan park become crisis accommodation and a blueprint for the future.

The Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) has been working closely with councils and across agencies to coordinate recovery in the local government areas affected by the latest devastating bushfires in southern and northern Queensland.

It’s the photo that contradicts the old proverb, 'Red sky at night, sailors’ delight. Red sky at morning, sailors’ warning', and it's been recognised at a recent state resilience awards.

Severe flooding may have decimated the fields of Mitchelton FC, but it was never going to wash away the club’s 100-year history or immense community spirit.

“The buy-back program not only helps us personally, but it also contributes to the overall resilience of the community by breaking the cycle of damage and rebuilding, which has affected so many families.”

Building a better future for all. It’s at the heart of the ethos of Woolloongabba-based architecture and design practice JDA Co and their pioneering work to build local flood resilience.

Being resilient is a cornerstone of the Woodridge State High School ethos, and the value of this became apparent in early-2022 when a series of challenges rocked the tightknit school community.

A collaboration between Moreton Bay Regional Council library and emergency management services has transformed community support in times of disaster.