Disaster assistance for those affected by Cyclone Jasper

We're closely monitoring Cyclone Jasper in Far North Queensland. To help customers in the area stay connected, we're activating disaster assistance. Here's what that means.
Luke Hopewell · 13 December 2023 · 3 minute read

Update 18 December 2023: As the fallout from Cyclone Jasper continues in Queensland, we're dramatically expanding. Please view the map below and list of postcodes to determine if you're eligible. Check back here regularly for more information as the situation in Queensland unfolds.

What is Telstra disaster assistance?

When disaster strikes, your phone becomes a lifeline. Whether it’s making a call to your friends and family or checking on the latest disaster alerts, we want to make sure you have what you need to stay connected.

We’ve recently made some changes to our disaster assistance to make it easier for you to get the help you need when the worst happens.

In the past, you would have to contact us to apply disaster assistance to your account. Going forward, we will apply disaster assistance measures to everyone in an affected area so you don’t have to worry about getting in touch.

How we’re supporting you

If you’re a Telstra post-paid customer, we’ll be automatically bestowing an extra 100GB of data for use within 30 days in Australia.

If you’re a Telstra pre-paid customer in an affected postcode, you are eligible for 70GB of data for use within 30 days in Australia. Typically you will receive an SMS with instructions on how to apply this data if you are in an affected area. Alternatively, you can apply the data by calling us on 1800 888 888.

We will continue to monitor the event and make additional support available should it be required.

What if I need more support?

If you need to chat to us, you can contact us on our dedicated disaster assistance line on 1800 888 888.

We also offer extensive information on how to prepare for a disaster on Telstra.com.

 

Areas eligible for disaster assistance

We have activated our disaster assistance measures in parts of Queensland.

Check our list of postcodes below, and interact with the maps to view the suburbs.

Please be mindful that it may take some time for us to access and restore connectivity due to ongoing flooding and adverse conditions.

 

Queensland

Postcodes eligible for disaster assistance

4854 4855 4856 4858
4859 4860 4861 4865
4868 4869 4870 4871
4872 4873 4877 4878
4879 4880 4881 4882
4883 4884 4885 4886
4887 4888 4895 4892