Drought Support
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Drought Declaration Situation Map
RURAL FINANCIAL COUNSELLING SERVICE (SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND) (RFCSSQ)
The Rural Financial Counselling Service (Southern Queensland) (RFCSSQ) provides free financial counselling to farmers and other related businesses who are suffering financial hardship. It's a confidential, independent, mobile service.
Phone: 07 4622 5500
Website: www.rfcssq.org.au
FARMHUB
Funded by the federal government and led by the National Farmers Federation, FARMHUB is designed to provide farmers with a comprehensive range of resources, including news articles, expert opinions, and practical advice on everything from crop management to livestock care. Their purpose is that by sharing knowledge and expertise, FARMHUB can help farmers across the country to overcome the many challenges they face on a daily basis.
In particular, we are committed to providing the latest information on farmer relief packages from the government, ensuring that farmers have access to the financial assistance and other support they need to weather difficult times.
Visit farmhub.org.au for more information.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Texas and District Drought Support (TADDS)
Coordinated by a local group of concerns citizens and auspiced by the Texas Lions. TADDS coordinates offers of help and support for our border regions district. If you are a farmer that needs help to access support, or someone who wants to lend a hand to our local farmers, please contact the group.
Contact: Amanda, 0437 713 488 or join the facebook group TADDS - Texas and District Drought Support
Email: tadds.texasqld4385@gmail.com
Tie Up the Black Dog
Coordinated by local community not-for-profit group Tie Up The Black Dog Inc. The Tie Up the Black Dog Committee has worked across regional Queensland since 2007 to support initiatives addressing mental health issues across our rural communities.
Contact: Mary Woods on 07 4676 4145, or e-mail mwoods49@bigpond.com
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries -
Centrelink - website or call 132 316. Centrelink offers payments for farming families in financial hardship, subject to eligibility.
OTHER SUPPORT
If you are struggling or know of someone in need of help there is further assistance available. Many agencies and companies have policies in place to help reduce the pressures. Contact the organisation directly about payment plans and/or waiving of interest.
Lifeline - website or call 13 11 14
Lifeline offer crisis support and suicide prevention services. They have developed a tool kit to assist those living in drought affected areas to care for themselves and those around them.
Goondiwindi Regional Council - call 07 4671 7400 - Ask about the domestic water policy for farmers and payment plans.
Ergon Energy - website or call 1800 185 750
Ergon are offering drought relief in the form of waived charges and deferred payments.
Your chosen bank- talk to them as early as possible to come up with a plan.
Rural Aid - website or call 1300 327 624
Rural Aid provide a range of support services from provision of animal feed, cash handouts, holidays and mental health assistance to education assistance and technology.
Drought Angels - website or call 0409 548 414
Drought angels provide food hampers, care packs, prepaid visas, local store vouchers, stock feed and hay.