Additional support programs
Support programs and other farm assistance options beyond the RIC.
Farm Relief Tool
A tool to connect farmers with Australian Government financial assistance and community support to help prepare for, and recover from drought, natural disaster or biosecurity events.
Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS)
The RFCS is an Australian Government program which provides free and independent financial counselling to eligible businesses experiencing, or at risk of, financial hardship.
Call 1300 771 741
Emergency assistance
If you need immediate help with household expenses or emergency assistance following a natural disaster, other forms of government financial assistance may be available.
Disaster Assist
Check to see if your local government area has been declared a disaster affected area at Disaster Assist.
Services Australia
Services Australia lists the natural disaster support programs available from the Australian Government and state or territory governments.
Australian Government assistance, services and programs
Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry
Information on government assistance measures for farmers and farm businesses.
Farm Household Allowance
This program offers assistance to commercial-scale farmers and their partners who are experiencing financial hardship. Call the Farmer Assistance Hotline on 13 23 16.
Grants and programs finder
Find grants, funding and support programs from across government at business.gov.au
State or territory government assistance, services and programs
Check with your state or territory government to discover the services and programs available to assist farm businesses.
Australian Capital Territory
Environment Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
New South Wales
NSW Rural Assistance Authority (RAA)
Queensland
Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA)
Northern Territory
South Australia
Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Tasmania
The Department of State Growth
Victoria
Western Australia
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Agricultural programs and services
Explore tools and information to strengthen your farm business against challenging conditions.
Learn more about the Future Drought Fund - Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
Social support and wellbeing
View a list of social support and wellbeing services available nationally.
Social support and wellbeing - Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry