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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. Search here>>

New South Wales

Find your local council in New South Wales. Search here>>

State level

Queensland

Business 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. Read more>>

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

Drought situation map - current Queensland drought situation map. Read more>>

The Long Paddock - climate risk information for rural Queensland. Read more>>

New South Wales

NSW Drought Hub - 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. Read more>>

Interactive Combined Drought Indicator map - this interactive tool provides a snapshot of current seasonal conditions for NSW. Read more>>

Seasonal Conditions and Drought - from NSW DPI, information to prepare for, monitor, and manage seasonal conditions. Includes a seasonal update. Read more>>

National level

Ag360.com.au - 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. Read more>>

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - information on drought, disaster and rural support, including loans, allowances, tax concessions etc. Read more>>

Rural Financial Counsellors - find your local RFC service via this list from DAFF. Read more>>

Drought outlook - from the Bureau of Meteorology, this regular report provides details of rainfall deficiencies and water availability. Read more>>

Long range forecast - from the Bureau of Meteorology, this overview is issues on Thursdays. Read more>>

My Climate View - supported by the Future Drought Fund, this tool provides farmers with tailored insights into their changing climate. Read more>>

Northern Australia Climate Program - the NACP drought monitor maps are national. Read more>>

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>>

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Find support

DAFF maintains a list of social support and wellbeing services for all states. Find out more>>

Service providers