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In Drought Resources

Help is available from a variety of agencies and organisations for farmers and communities during drought, and other hard times.

On this page: links to local, state and national resources, including services, outlooks, grants, loans and wellbeing services.

 

Local

Queensland

Find your local council in Queensland.

New South Wales

Find your local council in New South Wales.

State level

Queensland

- an information hub, including information on developing Farm Business Resilience Plans, the Farm Business Resilience Program, grant information, and information on various support measures. 

- the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) is a specialist provider of government financial assistance programs, including loans, grants and rebates.  (On the QRIDA site, be sure to check out the Sustainability Loan; drought preparedness activities are one of the eligible activities.)

- current Queensland drought situation map.

 - climate risk information for rural Queensland.

New South Wales

 - this hub is your source of information for preparing for and managing drought in NSW. Includes drought support loans & grant details, and tools and information. 

 - this interactive tool provides a snapshot of current seasonal conditions for NSW. 

 - from NSW DPI, information to prepare for, monitor, and manage seasonal conditions. Includes a seasonal update. 

National level

- supported via the Armidale Node of the SQNNSW Innovation Hub, is a free decision-making tool that provides a rainfall and soil moisture predictions for up to 6 months in advance.

 - information on drought, disaster and rural support, including loans, allowances, tax concessions etc.

- find your local RFC service via this list from DAFF.

 - from the Bureau of Meteorology, this regular report provides details of rainfall deficiencies and water availability.

- from the Bureau of Meteorology, this overview is issues on Thursdays. 

 - supported by the Future Drought Fund, this tool provides farmers with tailored insights into their changing climate.

 - the NACP drought monitor maps are national. 

Health and Wellbeing

Rural Wellbeing Toolkit - developed by the SQNNSW Innovation Hub, the toolkit provides ideas and tips for anyone supporting the wellbeing of others in their rural community. Read more>>

Need help now?

  •  13 11 14
  •  1300 22 46 36
  •  1300 78 99 78
  •  1800 55 18 00
  •  1300 659 467

Find support

DAFF maintains a list of social support and wellbeing services for all states.

Service providers

  • (Queensland)