Drought Information
The following information has been provided to assist you in ‘dealing with the drought’ and ‘living with dryness’, it also aims to provide you with the tools for applying a risk management approach. Of critical importance during this time
General Drought Information
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Drought Support A Guide to Services – Department of Primary Industries (Victoria)
• It’s about people: Changing perspectives on dryness – Australian Government
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Climate Change Adaptation: A Framework for Local Action – Southern Grampians and Glenelg Primary Care Partnership
• From August 29, people affected by drought will have online access to the Drought Law Forum. For more information see Flyer and Media Release or click here to access Rural Law Online
•Steps to Financial Recovery (64kb)
•Animal Welfare / Veterinary Issues (2193kb)
Your Property/Your Stock
- Department of Primary Industries - Call 136 186 and press 0 to speak to an operator [Mon - Fri 8am - 8pm]
- Department of Primary Industries - Drought Information for Victoria
- Lessons from the NSW Drought
- Bureau of Meteorology Drought Statement
Your Finances
- Centrelink Drought Assistance - Ph: 132316
- Rural Financial Counsellors Contact Ph: 1800 686 175. They can help with planning your way through
- Australian Bankers Association - Drought Fact Sheet
- Salvation Army: drought relief assistance with household/farm bills
Your Health
- 24 hrs Mensline - Call 1300 78 99 78
- 24 hrs Lifeline - Call 13 11 14
- 24 hrs Kids Helpline - Call 1800 55 1800
- Parentline - Call 132 289 [For parents with children 0-18years][Mon - Fri 8am - 12midnight - Weekends 10am - 10pm]
- Beyond Blue - Call 1300 22 4636 [Information and referral only]