Vinnies WA
Vinnies are supporting local farmers across regional WA by offering a one off payment of up to $3000 to farmers experiencing hardship in drought affected areas.
This payment is funded by round 2 of the Australian Government’s Drought Community Support Initiative. Find out more about the payment here. But get in quick, payments only available till 30th April 2021.
FarmHub
FarmHub is your one stop shop for all available schemes and support to rural and regional landholders. Search their website, https://farmhub.org.au/ to find resources, and get connected to support for you.
This is a great tool for those in need, who just don’t know where to start. FarmHub can help you to find more opportunities you would never have known about, covering business assistance, climate guides, mental health and more,.
Regional Men’s Health
Financial hardship, drought and other issues affecting farmers take a serious toll on our mental health.
Reach out and become a part of the Regional Men’s Health community to check in with yourself and feel supported. It’s just like talking to a mate!
For help specific to the South Coast Region, reach out to one of our Landcare Facilitators to see who they can connect you with.
Esperance, Ravensthorpe & Surroundings Great Southern, Albany & Surroundings
Sophie Willsher - sophiew@southcoastnrm.com.au Letisha Newman - letishan@southcoastnrm.com.au