Drought assistance information

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Last Updated: Thursday, 25 May 2023 14:06

There are a number of government initiatives, community drought-assistance and financial support programs available to residents, property owners and businesses who are adversely affected by ongoing drought.

Support services are available through the following businesses, charities and government agencies:

Financial assistance

• AgForce Queensland
• Aussie Helpers
  
• Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - Drought and rural support
• Buy a Bale
• Centrelink - Farm Household Allowance
• Drought Angels
• Ergon Energy - Drought relief
• Farmer Disaster Support
• FarmHub
• Lions Club Need for Feed Disaster Relief
• Queensland Country Women's Association
• Queensland Government Department of Agriculture and Fisheries - Drought assistance programs
• Queensland Government Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy - Support and assistance for drought declared areas
• Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority
• Rural Aid

Mental health and wellbeing

• Are you bogged mate?
• Aussie Helpers
• Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - Drought and rural support
• Beyond Blue
• Buy a Bale
• FarmHub
• Flying Doctors
• ifarmwell
• Lifeline
• Momentum Mental Health
• Rural Aid
• Salvation Army

Where to donate

• Aussie Helpers
• Buy a Bale
• Drought Angels
• GIVIT
• Red Cross
• Rural Aid
• Salvation Army

Drought support services information Toowoomba Region (Printable PDF)

This article was created with the assistance of Southern Downs Regional Council.