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

Supporting rural communities through mobile drought assistance servicing with 2 Mobile Offices travelling extensively throughout country Australia. In response to the diverse needs of rural customers, these Mobile Offices now provide a broader range of government payments and services, making it easier for people to conduct their business with Centrelink.

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

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

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