Government Assistance and Support

Fact Sheet

South Australia's Guide to Drought Assistance Measures (Nov 2007) (.PDF) 263kb
This document compiles a current list of national, statewide, and locally available grants and other assistance measures those individuals and communities may be able to access.

Web Links

SA Drought Link (Service SA) web [External Site]
Provides information, contacts and links to programs and support mechanisms to assist producers, small businesses, families and rural communities through the drought and into recovery.

Drought Conditions (PIRSA) web
Provides technical information and support for individuals, businesses and communities affected by drought conditions including:

  • information on primary producer and small business support programs
  • technical support on managing dryland and irrigated properties through drought
  • links to climatic information and more
  • details of the current drought response activities including the community support grants
    and planning for recovery

Contacts

Drought Link Hotline phone 1802020
Phone this hotline for information including support services, local rural financial counsellors, Centrelink payments and the condition of the River Murray and Murray-Darling Basin.

Rural Financial Counselling Service SA  [External Site] phone 1800 836 211 web
Applying for drought assistance, rural financial counsellors locations and contacts

Rural Solutions SA [External Site] phone 08 8595 9100

  • Planning for Recovery from water restrictions grants
  • Farm management and irrigation technical support
  • Drought Discussion Groups (Ag Bureau, CGSA)