Murray-Darling Basin Support
If you have been affected by reduced water allocations and the drought, you're not alone.
Support is available for irrigators and dryland farmers in the Murray-Darling Basin who have been affected by reduced water allocations.
All farmers, including irrigators, living in Exceptional Circumstances (EC) declared areas are eligible to apply for a range of assistance measures, including income support and interest rate subsidies.
For a comprehensive list of financial, personal and business assistance available to farmers and effected small business, visit the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry website.
A dedicated unit has been set up in the Murray-Darling Basin to provide additional support to those living in the Region. There are also additional Rural Financial Counsellors, Centrelink Rural Service Officers and social workers available in the Basin. To find out more about the additional assistance visit the Centrelink website or call the Murray-Darling Basin Assistance and Referral Line on 1800 050 015.
More Information
For more information call the Murray-Darling Basin Assistance and Referral Line on 1800 050 015, between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday.
Related Websites
- Centrelink - information on how to apply for Drought Assistance, the Murray-Darling Basin Initiative and the Drought Bus schedules
- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - for more information about Drought Assistance
- Drought Force - information about the Drought Force programme which aims to help farmers with their workforce needs
- Australian Taxation Office - for information on tax relief for people affected by the drought
- Department of Environment and Water Resources - information on the National Plan for Water Security and Murray-Darling Basin dry inflow contingency planning.