How Can I Help?
Your first step should be to check in with your neighbours and try to assist them where you can.
If you have already checked in with your neighbours and still wish to help with the disaster recovery, there are several organisations you may contact to offer further assistance.
Mayor's Christmas Appeal
Locals Helping Locals - Give the gift of giving this Christmas! Together, we can help local families doing it tough this festive season. Every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference right here in Townsville.
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.
Morning Melodies: Townsville's Got Talent
Townsville’s Got Talent returns for a special Morning Melodies performance at the Townsville Civic Theatre. Celebrating local performers across music, dance and theatre, the concert promises a diverse program filled with passion, creativity and entertainment.
Garage Sale Trail
Garage Sale Trail returns to Townsville over two big weekends, 7-8 and 14-15 November 2026. Hundreds of locals will join together for one last national celebration of buying and selling secondhand. Register now!
Supersize your recycling bin
Running out of room in your yellow lid recycling bin before collection day? It might be time to supersize! To celebrate National Recycling Week, Council is waiving the usual upgrade fee for the first 100 eligible applicants. Click to apply.