If you are affected by natural disaster and are seeking emergency assistance, visit Disaster Assist or Services Australia for support.
Support programs and other farm assistance options beyond RIC.
If you need immediate help with household expenses or emergency assistance following a natural disaster, other forms of government financial assistance may be available.
Check to see if your local government area has been declared a disaster affected area at Disaster Assist.
Services Australia lists the natural disaster support programs available from the Australian Government and state or territory governments.
The Farm Household Allowance program offers assistance to commercial-scale farmers and their partners who are experiencing financial hardship.
Call the Farmer Assistance Hotline on 13 23 16.
The RFCS is an Australian Government program which provides free and independent financial counselling to eligible businesses experiencing, or at risk of, financial hardship.
Call 1300 771 741
For information on commodities, farming and resources management and biosecurity
For an overview of drought programs, click here.
Find grants, funding and support programs from across government at business.gov.au
Learn more about the Future Drought Fund.
Check with your state or territory government to discover the services and programs available to assist farm businesses.
Explore tools and information to strengthen your farm business against challenging conditions.
Social and wellbeing support
There are several social support and wellbeing services available nationally.
View list here