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Drought resources

Do you have farmers as clients or members of your organisation? These resources have been developed for you to share so they know what support is available now. 

If you’re a farmer, check what drought and rural support we provide .

Support before, during and after drought

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Prepare for drought

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Manage through drought

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Future Drought Fund resources

Farm Business Resilience Program

This program is supported by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund. It’s delivered by all state and territory governments.

Explore cases studies of farmers who have benefitted from the program.

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My Climate View

Explore this free climate tool. Supported by our Future Drought Fund. Developed by the Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO.

Watch the video about My Climate View. 

Financial support

RIC concessional loans

Explore RIC’s stakeholder resources. These include loan products flyers, webinars and case studies.

Farm Household Allowance

Farm Household Allowance (FHA) assists commercial scale farmers and their partners in financial hardship.

For guidance see our Farm Household Allowance factsheets.

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Tax measures

Find out more on Farm management deposits and other tax measures.

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Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS)

The RFCS provides free and independent financial counselling. It’s available to eligible farmers, fishers, foresters and small related businesses.

Watch this video case study  to see how rural financial counselling can help.

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Social support

We fund local governments and community organisations to provide support.

Find out how to access free social support services.

See advice on how to support others during hard times.

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Page last updated: 17 January 2025

We acknowledge the continuous connection of First Nations Traditional Owners and Custodians to the lands, seas and waters of Australia. We recognise their care for and cultivation of Country. We pay respect to Elders past and present, and recognise their knowledge and contribution to the productivity, innovation and sustainability of Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries.

Artwork: Protecting our Country, Growing our Future
© Amy Allerton, contemporary Aboriginal Artist of the Gumbaynggirr, Bundjalung and Gamilaroi nations.

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