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

Changes to Exceptional Circumstances (EC) declarations in Victoria - update March 2011.

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

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/agriculture/farming-management/fire-flood-other-emergencies/drought-information

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

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

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/agriculture/farming-management/fire-flood-other-emergencies/drought-information

Melbourne Water and Melbourne's three retail water companies have developed a Drought Response Plan.

http://www.melbournewater.com.au...

http://www.melbournewater.com.au/content/water_conservation/drought_management/drought_management.asp