Drought Support
The State Government is investing $18 million to assist farming communities affected by drought across SA, including grants for on-farm drought infrastructure, mental health and community support, and funding to help donated fodder to reach more communities.
Visit www.pir.sa.gov.au/drought to learn more and apply for a grant.
Help in hard times
The new drought assistance package includes:
* $5 million for on-farm drought infrastructure grants (for rebates of up to 75% to a maximum of $5,000 excluding GST) for projects to manage drought conditions and strengthen preparedness.
* Grants of up to $5,000 for eligible groups to host community events that foster social connections and provide support.
It also includes $2 million to assist charities with transporting donated fodder, and an extra $1 million for additional health and wellbeing support through the Rural Financial Counselling Service and Family and Business Support Program.
Visit www.pir.sa.gov.au/drought to apply for a grant.
Ongoing hardship support
The new drought support package is in addition to a range of ongoing support programs that are available based on need.
Drought declarations aren't required to access these programs.
* Family and Business mentors
* Rural Financial Counselling Service
* Farm Household Allowance
* Taxation measures and support
* Low interest and concessional loans
* Farm debt mediation
* Farm management deposits
* Telecommunications bill assistance
* Industry-led support programs
* Small business support
For more information, visit www.pir.sa.gov.au/drought or www.drought.gov.au
PIRSA Recovery Hotline: 1800 931 314