Disaster assistance is now available in Augusta-Margaret River, Ashburton, Busselton, Capel, Dardanup, Donnybrook-Balingup, Greater Geraldton, Harvey and Irwin to help communities recover after severe storms in May 2020. (more…)
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Farming communities hit hard by bushfires
As the bushfire crisis deepens across Australia, Minister for Agriculture Bridget McKenzie urged regional communities to continue to prioritise personal safety as concern for livestock grows. (more…)
Making smart farming ideas a reality
Landholders and community groups can now apply for up to $200,000 under round 2 of Smart Farms Small Grants. (more…)
Mental health support for farmers must extend to small business owners
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell welcomes the $5 billion Future Drought Fund to support farmers and communities in rural and regional Australia. (more…)
Helping farmers access the farm household allowance
It is now easier for farmers to apply for the fortnightly Farm Household Allowance hardship payment and farmers are being urged to apply. (more…)
Aurizon boosts cash grants to support drought impacted regions
From 17 September 2018, eligible community groups and charities located across Aurizon’s operations can apply for cash grants of up to $20,000 through the latest round of Aurizon’s Community Giving Fund. (more…)