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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

New South Wales

 

State level

Queensland

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

Business Queensland community support - information on disaster support and recovery is found via Business Queensland's community support section,

- the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) is a specialist provider of , 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.

 (RFC) - find your local RFC service . In Southern Queensland, the local RFC service also provides

New South Wales

 - this NSW online 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 information site includes:

  • preparing for drought (tools, guides, risk planning, training opportunities)
  • managing during drought (livestock management, wellbeing, financial support including links to current support from the NSW Rural Assistance Authority. Regional Investment Corporation & Australian Government programs)
  • recovering after drought (guides, financial and community support).

 - 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.

 - find your local RFC service .

 

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, 

Australian Taxation Office - drought support information (deep link via the financial difficulties, disaster and vulnerabilities support for individuals/families)

  • DAFF has , regarding drought support and tax (what could be available, and taxation issues).

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

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

- from the Bureau of Meteorology, this overview is issued 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)