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As South Australian livestock producers face ongoing challenges due to uncertain times, it's essential to access the right support. This page offers a range of resources to help you navigate financial, mental health, and government assistance options. Whether you're seeking guidance or need immediate help, explore the links here to connect with valuable tools and services that can provide the support you need during these tough times.

Life can sometimes be overwhelming. Times of isolation, lockdown, drought and other challenges can cause people to experience distress, including anxiety and depression. In times like these, it's important to know that you're not alone.

With a little help, you can employ tools and strategies to work through tough times and build stronger mental health and wellbeing – making you, your family and your business more resilient.

Here is a range of services available to help strengthen your mental wellbeing.

PIRSA - Drought

PIRSA have developed a dry times website with key information and links to documents with a range of information on livestock and crop management options and strategies, tools, information, and advice that is available, support services, and key contacts.

Drought - PIRSA


DAFF - Drought, disaster and rural support

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) have resources available.

Drought, disaster and rural support - DAFF


Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) Loans

Funded by the Australian Government, RIC offers low-interest loans to farm businesses to strengthen Australian agriculture and build thriving regional communities.

Regional Investment Corporation - Australian Government (ric.gov.au)


Rural Aid Australia

Rural Aid offers essential services to support farmers, including financial assistance, mental health and wellbeing programs, water and fodder supplies, and volunteer support through community initiatives. Their holistic approach helps farmers and rural communities thrive during challenging times.

Rural Aid - Supporting Rural Communities


FaB Mentors

The PIRSA led FaBS program runs state wide, with mentors located in every region. Find the FaBS mentor in your area and get help living with drought.

Family and Business Mentors (pir.sa.gov.au)


SA Drought Hub - Livestock and Fodder Management

The resources through the SA Drought Hub are of relevance to SA farmers and regional communities. They assist in decision making and potential practice change to build drought preparedness and resilience.

Livestock and fodder management - SA Drought Hub


Rural Business Support

Rural Business Support (RBS) is an organisation committed to building a profitable, sustainable and resilient rural sector by supporting businesses, farmers, landowners and communities in rural and regional South Australia and the Northern Territory.

Rural Business Support - Supporting a profitable, sustainable and resilient primary industries sector