Drought Directory

Rural Financial Counselling Service

The Rural Financial Counselling Service program is a free service for farmers experiencing financial hardship.

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Drought Angels

We are the little charity with big hearts, making a difference to every farming family we assist

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Rural Aid

Rural Aid provides support to drought, flood and fire affected rural communities.

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DroughtHub

Details and links to the wide range of measures being delivered by the NSW Government to support farmers impacted by drought conditions.

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The Rural Adversity Mental Health Program

RAMHP has 14 Coordinators based across NSW who inform, educate and connect individuals, communities and workplaces with services and programs

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Reach Out

Are you feeling stressed, worried or upset about the drought?

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Headspace

Online and telephone support services can help by providing instant access to support.

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Virtual Psychologist

This service offers 24/7 psychological support to drought affected farmers in remote areas via sms, email, phone, online chat.

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Are You Bogged Mate?

Are you bogged mate? is all about helping country blokes talk about mental health and suicide while spreading awareness about depression in the bush.

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ifarmwell

Our mission is to equip farmers with new tools so they have more time and energy to focus on the things that make them happy.

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Farm Hosuehold Allowance - Australian Government

Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) Talk to a rural financial counsellor. It is a free service.

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Salvation Army

Drought community support initiative Supporting families and communities affected by drought.

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Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health

CRRMH (NSW) is an organisation that is committed to improving the mental health, wellbeing and resilience of rural and remote residents.

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Queensland Mental Health access line

This is a confidential mental health telephone triage service that provides the first point of contact to public mental health services to Queenslanders.

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Country Call Back

Country Callback is a 24/7 telephone support service for drought affected and isolated communities in rural Australia.

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Royal Flying Doctors

Drought Wellbeing Service. This program offers counselling and support to people living and working in areas impacted by drought

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Western Australia - Rurallink

Mental health telephone service for people in rural communities of Western Australia.

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Victorian Government Assistance

The VIC Government provides a number of programs to help. Check out the financial support available as well as family and personal support.

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Rural Alive & Well (RAW) Tasmania

We provide outreach support to rural Tasmania, as well as working with the community to undertake well-being initiatives.

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Mobile Service Centres (Australian Government)

Our staff travel in Mobile Services Centres to rural and regional areas to help people with our services and payments.

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Primary Health Networks

Primary Health Networks partner directly with general practitioners, etc.

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Regional Investment Corporation

Australian Government Farm investment loans. For farm businesses in Australia.

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Farm management deposits scheme

Australian Government The scheme is a risk-management tool to help primary producers deal with uneven cash flows

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Accelerated depreciation for fodder and water infrastructure

Accelerated depreciation arrangements are available to help farmers prepare for drought, assist with their cash flow and encourage on-farm investment

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Australian Taxation Office advice

The ATO is providing tailored assistance to drought-affected communities to help you manage your tax affairs and obligations

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Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme

Drought-affected livestock farmers in NSW can claim up to 25 per cent on new farm water infrastructure costs

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Tactics for Tight Times

The program provides support to dairy farmers by way of 1-on1 business support, workshops, discussion group activities and various on-farm days.

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Queensland Government

Drought Relief from Electricity Charges Scheme (DRECS)

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Queensland Government.

Drought Relief Assistance Scheme QLD

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Queensland Country Womens Association

QCWA offer this type of support to the women and their families suffering in this drought, an uncontrollable element of their daily lives.

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Country Womens Association of NSW Drought Aid

Assistance to help household expenses for drought affected families .

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Country Womens Association of Western Australia Drought Aid

Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis as long as the need exists and the funds are available.

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Thirsty Cow

Drought & bush fire appeal provides financial support as well as fodder delivery, fencing, vehicle maintenance and animal care services.

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Lifeline

Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.

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Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue provides information and support to achieve your best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live

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St Vincent de Paul Society

Vinnies offers support to farmers and farming communities who are experiencing the full force of the current drought

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Country Womens Association (CWA) NSW

Assistance to help meet household expenses for drought affected families

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Agriculture Victoria - Farm Extension Services

Agriculture Victoria has the following dry seasonally focused farmer workshops scheduled in the approaching months

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Victorian Better Health Channel

Provides health and medical information that is quality assured, reliable, up to date, easy to understand, regularly reviewed and locally relevant.

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South Australian Government PIRSA

A number of services and avenues for assistance are available to support farm families, farm businesses and rural communities

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Farm Hub

FarmHub connects Australian farmers with services and support during tough times, such as drought.

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Rotary

Rotary in Australia established an appeal on 1 August 2018 to work together to raise much needed funds from the very generous Australian public.

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The Regional Men's Health Initative

The Regional Men's Health Initiative raises awareness of men’s wellbeing in regional, rural and remote WA.

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Kids Help Line

kids Helpline is Australia’s only free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

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Suicide Call Back Service Referral Service

Nationwide service that provides professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide.

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Foodbank

Foodbank drought relief hampers are currently available in NSW and Queensland through frontline charities and Foodbank partners

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The Family Relationship Advice Line

You will be able to talk to someone who can help you work out what information, support and services you need.

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