National Drought and North Queensland Flood Response and Recovery Agency

National Drought and North Queensland Flood Response and Recovery Agency

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The National Drought and North Queensland Flood Response and Recovery Agency is responsible for implementing the National Drought Response Plan and leading recovery and reconstruction activities in flood affected areas in North and Far North Queensland. Facebook user policy

Our page is for information sharing, to help farmers and rural and regional communities impacted by drought and the

12/04/2021

The Agency and Rotary Australia's Community Outreach Events are coming to Tanunda and Angaston, SA on 20-21 April to provide support and advice on the drought and challenges like COVID-19.

These events bring together all levels of government, charities, not-for-profit and agricultural organisations to support farmers and rural and regional communities living through the immediate and longer-term effects of drought.

Farmers, farm workers and farm contractors can apply for the St Vincent De Paul $3000 drought assistance payments (available until 30 April 2021) and Rotary $500 debit cards, which also provide a welcome cash injection back into the community.

It is an excellent opportunity for farmers, families and rural communities to grab a sausage sandwich, catch up with friends and neighbours and find out what support is available during drought and tough times.

Come down and say hello!
More info: www.droughtandflood.gov.au/events/outreach
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Drought and Flood Response & Recovery | National Drought and North Queensland Flood Response and Recovery Agency Country towns and communities are the heart of this nation – a healthy, viable farming industry benefits all Australians. Led by Coordinator-General the Hon Shane L Stone AC QC, the National Drought and North Queensland Floo...

12/04/2021

The Agency and Rotary Australia's Community Outreach Events are coming to Gin Gin, Childers, Gayndah and Kingaroy QLD from 19-22 April to provide support and advice on the drought, flood and challenges like COVID-19.

These events bring together all levels of government, charities, not-for-profit and agricultural organisations to support farmers and rural and regional communities living through the immediate and longer-term effects of drought.

It is an excellent opportunity for farmers, families and rural communities to catch up with friends and neighbours and find out what support is available during drought and tough times.

Come on down and say hello!

More details here: www.droughtandflood.gov.au/events/outreach

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Drought and Flood Response & Recovery | National Drought and North Queensland Flood Response and Recovery Agency Country towns and communities are the heart of this nation – a healthy, viable farming industry benefits all Australians. Led by Coordinator-General the Hon Shane L Stone AC QC, the National Drought and North Queensland Floo...

11/04/2021

The Agency and Rotary Australia's Community Outreach Events are coming to Cascade, Salmon Gums and Norseman, WA on 19-20 April to provide support and advice on the drought and challenges like COVID-19.

These events bring together all levels of government, charities, not-for-profit and agricultural organisations to support farmers and rural and regional communities living through the immediate and longer-term effects of drought.

Farmers, farm workers and farm contractors can apply for the St Vincent De Paul $3000 drought assistance payments (available until 30 April 2021) and Rotary $500 debit cards, which also provide a welcome cash injection back into the community.

It is an excellent opportunity for farmers, families and rural communities to grab a sausage sandwich, catch up with friends and neighbours and find out what support is available during drought and tough times.

Come down and say hello!
More info: www.droughtandflood.gov.au/events/outreach

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Drought and Flood Response & Recovery | National Drought and North Queensland Flood Response and Recovery Agency Country towns and communities are the heart of this nation – a healthy, viable farming industry benefits all Australians. Led by Coordinator-General the Hon Shane L Stone AC QC, the National Drought and North Queensland Floo...

10/04/2021

Finding a pathway into agriculture can be difficult if you’re just starting out.

Check out the great work Hay Inc Rural Education are doing in Hay Shire Council to help young Aussies become part of Australia’s future of growing food and fibre for the world.

Hay Inc is a community-driven program that offers young people an educational experience and a pathway into the ag industry – it’s an opportunity for them to network, to be mentored and to work with their peers.

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Hay Inc Welcome to Hay Inc.We offer an opportunity for young people to gain new agricultural skills, education and experience.The courses provide hands on training m...

07/04/2021

The Agency and Rotary Australia's Community Outreach Events are coming to Cambrai, SA on Thursday 15 April to provide support and advice on the drought and challenges like COVID-19.

These events bring together all levels of government, charities, not-for-profit and agricultural organisations to support farmers and rural and regional communities living through the immediate and longer-term effects of drought.

Farmers, farm workers and farm contractors can apply for Rotary $500 debit cards, which also provide a welcome cash injection back into the community.

It is an excellent opportunity for farmers, families and rural communities to grab a sausage sandwich, catch up with friends and neighbours and find out what support is available during drought and tough times.

Come down to Cambrai Sports Ground, Sports Ground Rd, Cambrai between 12pm - 4pm and say hello!

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Drought and Flood Response & Recovery | National Drought and North Queensland Flood Response and Recovery Agency Country towns and communities are the heart of this nation – a healthy, viable farming industry benefits all Australians. Led by Coordinator-General the Hon Shane L Stone AC QC, the National Drought and North Queensland Floo...

05/04/2021

Liston, Bonalbo, Mallanganee, Ewingar, Lawrence and Copmanhurst, NSW – the Agency's What a Relief! tour is coming to town!

Communities across northern NSW who have grappled with the crippling impacts of drought, flood, fire and COVID-19, will receive a dose of much-needed comic relief this April, along with access to health and rural financial advice, at free community events.

The events will feature multi-award-winning comedian, actor, screenwriter and storyteller, Damian Callinan. Damian is no stranger to the north west, following his successful tour in February 2020.

In addition to a dose of comedy, the events will include access to counsellors from the Rural Financial Counselling Service, co-ordinators from the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program, primary healthcare nurses from Healthwise,and mental health clinicians from Northern NSW Local Health District.

Local RRO for North NSW Sandy McNaughton will also be on hand to discuss drought and other Government support, including applications for $500 Rotary debit cards.

Find your free local What a Relief! event here: www.droughtandflood.gov.au/events/other-events

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Drought and Flood Response & Recovery | National Drought and North Queensland Flood Response and Recovery Agency Country towns and communities are the heart of this nation – a healthy, viable farming industry benefits all Australians. Led by Coordinator-General the Hon Shane L Stone AC QC, the National Drought and North Queensland Floo...

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