Australian government drought assistance

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry page which includes links to information on drought assistance measures available and the areas eligible for full and interim exceptional circumstances assistance.

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

Regional Entry Point

The Regional Entry Point is an Australian Government portal providing links to programmes and services relevant to regional, rural and remote Australians. Features of the site include a directory of government programmes; a resource centre containing government news, discussion groups and a regional events calendar; and links to non-government web sites.

http://www.regionalaustralia.gov.au/

Australian government drought assistance (Centrelink)

Centrelink page provides links for income assistance for drought-affected communities in the form of Interim Income Support, Exceptional Circumstances Relief Payments, and Drought Force.

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

Australian Government Regional Information Service

The Australian Government Regional Information Service (AGRIS) can help you find information about a range of Australian Government programs, agencies and services for people living in rural, regional and remote Australia.

http://australia.gov.au/service/australian-government-regional-information-service

Commonwealth scholarships

The Commonwealth Scholarships Program was introduced to assist students from low socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those from rural and regional areas and Indigenous students, with costs associated with higher education. To be eligible applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas.

http://www.deewr.gov.au/HigherEducation/Programs/StudentSupport/CommonwealthScholarships/Pages/Home.aspx

Drought assistance

This Department of Human Services page links to information on small business support, tax relief for people affected by the drought, more rural financial and personal counselling, CWA emergency aid fund, professional advice and planning grants for farmers and drought assistance buses.

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

Regional (Regional Australia)

This index page links to the regional development information of the Department for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. Includes links to information on Regional Partnerships, Regional & Rural Development, Regional Communities, Indigenous Communities, Funding Programs, Councils & Advisory Bodies, Regional Business Development Analysis and Information & Services.

http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/regional/index.aspx

Rural Financial Counselling Service

The Rural Financial Counselling Program helps primary producers, fishers and small rural businesses who are suffering financial hardship and who have no alternative sources of impartial support.

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