Department of Primary Industries disaster declarations outside an activated area.
Eligible primary producers can access the below disaster assistance with an approved Individual Disaster Stricken Property (IDSP) application. To apply for an IDSP, producers can complete the online form HERE.
Disaster Freight Subsidies (up to $5,000 per disaster event)
This program offers assistance with moving:
- emergency fodder for livestock to the primary producer's home property
- building, fencing materials, machinery and equipment
- animals purchased for restocking as a result of the disaster.
For further information on the Disaster Freight Subsidies, please contact DPI on 13 25 23. Disaster Freight Subsidy forms and guidelines are available HERE.
Disaster Assistance Loans (up to $250,000, up to 10 years)
This program offers assistance with activities to re-establish normal operations of your primary production enterprise by covering costs such as:
repairing or replacing damaged plant and equipment
repairing or replacing farm buildings
purchasing livestock to replace those lost in the disaster event
meeting carry-on requirements including:
- re-planting, restoring or re-establishing areas affected by the disaster event
- sustenance
- essential property operations
- paying rent and rates
For further information on the Disaster Assistance Loans, please contact QRIDA on free-call number 1800 623 946. Forms and guidelines are available via their website at QRIDA Disaster Assistance Loans.
For direct contact, Kate Dunk is the QRIDA Regional Area Manager based in Toowoomba supporting the Darling Downs and surrounding areas.
Kate Dunk (QRIDA)
Mobile: 0427 690 448
Email: kate.dunk@qrida.qld.gov.au
Rural Financial Counselling Service
The Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) provides free, impartial, and confidential planning and support services to help primary producers and farm businesses recover from a range of disaster events including flood, bushfire, hail, and cyclones. For further information, please contact RFCS on 0746 225 500 or visit their website at RFCSSQ. For direct contact, Warren Ryan is the Regional Area Manager supporting Southern Downs, Scenic Rim, and surrounding areas.
Warren Ryan (Rural Financial Counsellor)
Mobile: 0419 732 591
Email: warren.ryan@rfcssq.org.au
The RFCS also offer free and confidential emotional coaching and wellbeing support. RFCS Business Wellness Coaches are qualified mental health and wellbeing professionals with a background in business. Sit down and have a chat with a locally based Business Wellness Coach and work through your unique, personal business challenges, needs and opportunities in an understanding environment. For direct contact, Katherine Watson is the Business Wellness Coach supporting all Southern Queensland areas, based in Toowoomba offering in-person support, telephone and video calls.
Katherine Watson (Business Wellness Coach)
Mobile: 0429 370 116
Email: katherine.watson@rfcssq.org.au
Southern Queensland Country Landscapes
Your local Natural Resource Management (NRM) group (Southern Queensland Landscapes), run workshops/field days and can also help you access the right training, support, and expertise to:
Improve your productivity and profitability
- Upskill in the areas you need
- Access industry expert advice
- Build your support networks
Southern Queensland Landscapes has offices located in Toowoomba, Roma, and Charleville.
Farmer to Lifeline Farmer
The Farmer to Lifeline Farmer support line is for farmers, their families and anyone who may be experiencing the pressures of life on the farm. They provide support when you’re feeling overwhelmed.
The support line is for farmers by farmers. That means you’ll speak to a fellow farmer who understands what you’re going through.
If you’re doing it tough, don’t go it alone. Call Farmer to Lifeline Farmer on 1800 936 229 (business hours).