The Future Drought Fund (FDF) is supported by a range of committees, boards and advisory groups. Together, they provide advice, oversight and expertise to support the delivery of the Fund and its long-term objectives.
Consultative committee
The FDF Consultative Committee is an independent advisory group. They advise the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry on the Drought Resilience Funding Plan. The Committee ensures FDF programs are consistent with the Plan.
The Committee comprises experts in:
- sustainability
- drought resilience
- economics
- climate change
- innovation
- rural and regional development.
Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) Board
The RIC Board advises the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The Board ensures that before grants and agreements are entered into, they align with the Drought Resilience Funding Plan.
First Nations Advisory Group
The FDF First Nations Advisory Group members are engaged for their individual skills and expertise including:
- environmental, economic, social resilience development and reform
- First Nations engagement
- drought and climate resilience
- water and land management
- agriculture, fisheries and forestry.
The group advises on the design and delivery of FDF activities.
Read the Terms of Reference for more information about the role of the First Nations Advisory Group.
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The FDF is part of a broader range of programs for farmers and rural communities. These programs help to prepare for, navigate and recover from drought.
See all Australian Government drought programs.
Contact us
We’d love to hear from you, email droughtresilience@aff.gov.au.