Provides details about Centrelink's services and available payments for farmers and the self-employed.

http://www.centrelink.gov.au...

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/individuals/sef_index.htm

The Australian Government is supporting drought affected farmers, rural communities and agriculture-dependent small businesses through income support, interest rate subsidies and free counselling.

http://www.daff.gov.au...

http://www.daff.gov.au/agriculture-food/drought

Centrelink is helping people in communities that have been affected by the drought in a number of ways. This assistance includes help for farmers, the wider community and help for farm hands.

http://www.centrelink.gov.au...

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/individuals/drought_assist.htm

The Department of Human Services continues to support communities affected by the prolonged period of drought.

http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/emergency/current-events/drought

The Australian Government has announced changes to drought assistance that mean more farmers and small businesses in more areas will now be eligible for drought support.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au...

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/dhs/initiatives/drought-assistance-campaign.html

Provides information about where and how to get drought assistance from the State Government.

http://www.ourwater.vic.gov.au...

http://www.ourwater.vic.gov.au/saving/farms/drought-assistance

As a result of legislation changes Farm Help Income Support (FHIS) has closed to new applicants effective 1 July 2008. Customers currently in receipt of FHIS will continue to receive a maximum of 12 months income support if eligible. The final date for income support payments is the 30 June 2009.

http://www.centrelink.gov.au...

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/services/farm_help.htm

Support for irrigators and dryland farmers in the Murray-Darling Basin affected by reduced water allocations.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au...

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/dhs/initiatives/murray-darling-basin.html