Drought and rural support

We know that farmers and rural communities often deal with drought and other hardships.

We are here to help.

Support for farmers

Helping you find and apply for funds. With an extra $5 million to support increased demand for our free services.

Contact the RFCS

For farm households experiencing hardship. New assets threshold and lump sum payments up to $12,000.

Check if you are eligible

Services to give you mental and emotional support. Connecting you to the right people to help you.

Find a service

Funding measures to manage pest animals and weeds in farm communities. This is managed through state and territory governments.

Current funding priorities

For farmers to improve their water infrastructure. $1.5 million dollars across eligible states in the Murray–Darling Basin.

Look for funding

Loans for farmers and farm business owners in financial need. Limit increased to $2 million.

Find loan options

Funding local council projects. Helping rural communities manage through drought.

Giving farmers the data they need to assist on-farm decision making.

Check the Bureau of Meteorology

Special deductions and other tax support for primary producers. Managed by the Australian Taxation Office.

Check for updates

How we can help

If you are still looking for help, check our full list of drought and rural support measures.

Your local government plays an important role in drought relief. We share responsibilities and work together to help you.

Find more support in your state or territory:

We are working to get the right help to the right people.

To support this goal, we collaborate with: