Drought relief funding of up to $3000 available for the following Wheatbelt NRM shires from the federal government:
Shire |
Apply through: |
Beverley |
The Salvation Army |
Brookton |
The Salvation Army |
Bruce Rock |
St Vincent de Paul Society |
Corrigin |
The Salvation Army |
Kulin |
The Salvation Army |
Lake Grace |
The Salvation Army |
Kellerberrin |
St Vincent de Paul Society |
Kent |
St Vincent de Paul Society |
Pingelly |
The Salvation Army |
Quairading |
The Salvation Army |
Narembeen |
St Vincent de Paul Society |
Wickepin |
The Salvation Army |
The Salvation Army: www.salvationarmy.org.au/need-help/rural-support/drought-community-support-initiative/
Eligibility:
- Over 18 years of age and a:
- Farmer
- Farmworker
- Farm supplier/contractor
Are you doing it tough because of the drought? You may be entitled to receive a one-off payment of up to $3,000 funded by the Drought Community Support Initiative (DCSI). You may apply again under Round 2 if you applied and/or received funding under Round 1. Each eligible household is entitled to one payment under DCSI 1 and DCSI 2 only.
Tax Implications:
- The payment is not considered to be taxable income.