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Drought response

The Drought response section provides you with information, contacts and links to programs and support mechanisms to assist producers, small businesses, families and rural communities through the drought and into recovery.

In seeking drought related information on this site, there are a number of options to help you find the information and answers to your queries:

  • There is a range of information and assistance on the links below. You will find a broad range of drought assistance for producers and small businesses, including answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
  • Droughtlink Hotline - free call 180 20 20 for direct assistance in making contact with the most appropriate service provider.
  • Within the website content below, you will find numerous links to take you to specific drought program information and tools, located on other related websites.
  • There are a range of contacts for further detail on any of the programs.
  • If you're looking for more technical information, PIRSA's Drought Conditions page can assist producers and communities affected by drought conditions.

If you are unable to find an answer to your question, you can submit it directly to us. We will have answers to most enquiries; however, some may be a little more complex which we will work through with you. Either way, we will endeavour to respond within 10 working days to let you know how your query will be handled.