Our loans are available to help eligible farm businesses achieve their business goals and return to viability over the long term.
If you're facing financial challenges making RIC loan repayments, please call 1800 875 675 or email info@ric.gov.au.
Immediate financial assistance
Find help if you're facing financial hardship or need to talk to someone about your RIC loan repayments.
RIC loan customers
Flood disaster assistance
The NSW, Victoria and Tasmania flood disaster has devastated entire communities.
If you’re seeking disaster or emergency support, please contact the Services Australia emergency information line on 180 22 66.
There may be state government disaster assistance for primary producers in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.
Financial assistance in emergencies
If you need immediate help with household expenses or emergency assistance following a natural disaster, other forms of government financial assistance may be available.
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Your local Rural Financial Counselling Service can provide information on the full range of government assistance programs for farmers and farm businesses.
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For information on the Farm Household Allowance or other social security payments, call the Farmer Assistance Hotline on 13 23 16.
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Information on other government assistance measures for farmers and farm businesses is available from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry or your state government primary industry department.