If you’ve been impacted by recent flood events, there are a number of services and resources available to help you, your family, and your property recover. Recovery can be a long process, and it’s important to take care of yourself and those around you.
Rural Assistance Authority
The Rural Assistance Authority $25,000 Natural Disaster Relief Grants are now available in local government areas impacted by the NSW East Coast severe weather event that began on 18 May 2025.
In addition, $10,000 Rural Landholder Grants are available to rural landholders and aquaculture producers in local government areas declared for the NSW East Coast severe weather event, however do not qualify for the Natural Disaster Relief Grant.
There are also concessional loans or transport subsidies available for primary producers. View the subsidies available here.
Agriculture and Animal Services Hotline
For urgent animal welfare needs, the Agriculture and Animal Services Hotline is available on 1800 814 647. This service provides animal assessment and welfare assistance, veterinary advice, and, where necessary, support with euthanasia or burial of impacted livestock.
Complete the Primary Industries Natural Disaster Damage Assessment (PinDDA) survey
Completing this survey helps the Department of Primary Industries understand the scale and location of damage. The data guides recovery efforts, funding, and support distribution across the region. Complete the survey.
Rural Aid
Rural Aid offers a range of services including financial assistance, fodder and water deliveries, free counselling, and volunteer support through the Farm Army program. Visit the Rural Aid website to access available services.
Local land services
Have specific advice on activities land managers can do to assist in the recovery of their property following a flood. View the flood recovery information here.