There is a range of financial assistance available for farmers affected by drought. Call the Farmer Assistance Hotline 132 316 or see a rural financial counsellor to assess your eligibility today. This is a free service. Call 1800 686 175 or visit the ‘Drought Hub’ online for details on drought relief loans, subsidies and rebates. 

Farm Household Allowance (FHA) –  The second lump sum payment is now available for farmers who qualify for FHA.  This installment will provide couples in a household with up to an additional $6,000 (if both people are receiving FHA).  FHA recipients between 2 December 2018 and 1 June 2019 will automatically receive the additional payment.

Drought Transport Subsidy-   The NSW Government is offering  transport subsidy of up to $30,000 per eligible farm business over 18 months from 1 January 2018 to 30 June 2019.  The subsidy can be applied for the cost of transporting fodder, water to a property for stock or domestic use, stock to and from agistment, and stock to sale or slaughter. The subsidy covers 50% of the full cost of freight up to a maximum of $5 per kilometre and 1,500 kilometres per journey.  Applications close June this year.