Drought Assistance - Financial Assistance Options

Please click on the below links to seek information on financial assistance:

• Future Drought Fund: The Australian Government has announced $100 million will be available annually for drought resilience projects with programs starting to roll out from July 2020. The eight programs totalling $89.5 million, are:

- Climate Services for Agriculture Program
- Drought Resilience Self-Assessment Tool
- Drought Resilience Research and Adoption
- Natural Resource Management (NRM) Drought Resilience Program
- Networks for Building Drought Resilience Program
- Drought Resilience Leaders Program
- Regional Drought Resilience Planning
- Farm Business Resilience Program

• The Salvation Army - Drought Community Support Initiative Round 2. Up to $3000 for eligible farmers, farm workers, farm suppliers and farm contractors. To be eligible you need to be over 18, an Australian Citizen or permanent resident and live/work in an eligible Local Government Area (Southern Downs is eligible). Those who received a payment prior to the 21 November are eligible to apply for round 2. There are two ways to apply. Either call the application line on 1300 551 030 or click here for the online application form. 
• Lifeline Darling Downs & South West Queensland Ltd can support individuals and families impacted by the drought who are struggling to pay for household expenses and for fuel to travel for personal matters. Applicants can seek up to $500 and eligibility criteria applies. Information on the program plus the application form can be found here (DOCX 313.3KB).
• Queensland Country Women's Association - The Public Rural Crisis Fund is available for women and their families in crisis.
• St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland has support available for struggling Queenslanders. To find out how they can help you can call their free Helpline on 1800VINNIES (1800 846 643) or go to www.qld.vinnies.org.au to access a live chat. They also have an online help form available. Vinnies can support people by paying household bills, providing food parcels, household items, transport and pharmacy assistance. 
• Drought Angels - Supporting our Aussie Farmers
  
• Queensland Government Department of Agriculture and Fisheries - Drought assistance program
• Centrelink - Farm Household Allowance
• Ergon Energy Drought Relief
• Rural Aid
• Department of Natural Mines and Resources - support and assistance for drought declared areas
• AgForce Queensland
• Farmer Disaster Support
• Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority
• Buy A Bale
• Aussie Helpers - Farm aid
• Lions Club Need for Feed Disaster Relief
• Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources
• FarmHub Online Portal - Covering all assistance options in one easy-to-access place.

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