Australian Government resources

Drought, disaster and rural support: Programs are available to help prepare for, manage and recover from events such as drought.

Future Drought Fund: Provides secure, continuous funding for drought resilience initiatives. It will help Australian farmers and communities prepare for the impacts of drought.

On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme: The scheme provides rebates to farm businesses to purchase and install critical on-farm water infrastructure.

Regional Investment Corporation: Help to prepare for, manage through, and recover from drought. Australian Tax Office: Help for primary producers, individuals and businesses affected by drought.

Foundation for Regional Renewal: Small Network Grants for initiatives that assist local people and communities to strengthen social capital and capability to prepare for future droughts.

• National Farmers’ Federation: Mental Health Resources
• Rural Aid