A directory of resources

for small scale farmers and producers

— we will attempt to keep this page as up to date as possible and will be following resources and support allocations as they unfold —

Emergency Assistance

Agricultural and Animal Services Hotline Line | 1800 814 647

Disaster Welfare Assistance Line | 1800 018 444

General Advice

NSW Rural Financial Counselling Service

Northern Region - (02) 6662 5055
Southern Region - (02) 6452 5850

Central Region - 1800 940 404

Southern QLD Rural Financial COUNSELLING SERvice

- 07 4622 5500 (farm business enquiries)
- 1300 732 777 (small business enquiries)

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Farm Household Allowance Program: Support for farmers experiencing financial hardship

Agricultural and Animal Services Hotline Line | 1800 814 647

Emergency assistance for land and livestock and reporting natural disaster damage. Call the Hotline to report damage and stock losses and request assistance with emergency fodder and stock water, veterinary assistance, stock destruction and burial, livestock feeding and management advice and assistance for companion animals, pets and wildlife.

This includes all primary producers including but not limited to assistance for beekeepers, horticulture, aquaculture, oyster growers & forestry. Also includes all animals including pets, wildlife and fisheries.

Disaster Welfare Assistance Line | 1800 018 444

Evacuation centres, disaster welfare points, register to find & reunite with family, other household assistance.

NSW

Download the Department of Primary Industries: Natural disaster assistance guide for primary producers

Disaster Relief Grant for individuals

Financial assistance to eligible individuals and families whose homes have been damaged by a natural disaster.

Local Land Services 1300 795 299

LLS is able to help you get back on your feet with technical assistance for primary producers

Rural Resilience Program 0437497555 or email

rural.recovery@dpi.nsw.gov.au

RRP staff provide information on support available for farmers and their families or workers recovering from natural disasters and can connect them with relevant support services and assistance packages

Rural Assistance Authority 1800 678 593

NSW disaster assistance for primary producers

Check declared natural disasters zones

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Natural disaster transport subsidy

A full list of current Animal Evacuation Centres is located at https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/emergencies/floods/current- situation .

Animal owners are reminded that care of your animals including adequate food and water supply, any toys and medication, as well as full time supervision remains your responsibility once you arrive at the animal evacuation centres.

Owners are also asked to bring appropriate identification for their animals.

QLD

Community Recovery QLD: Emergency Hardship payments – $900 per family 5 or more, $180 per person www.communityrecovery.qld.gov.au or hotline 1800 173 349

Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority :

- Flooding FEB - funding to be announced

Disaster Assistance Loans are available to assist primary producers, small businesses and non-profit organisations with re-establishing normal operations. https://www.qrida.qld.gov.au/program/disaster-assistance-loans#-Primary-producer