August 15, 2019
A Community Outreach event has been planned for Kingaroy to allow drought-affected farmers in the South Burnett to find out what assistance is available to them.
Drought Minister David Littleproud said farmers would be able to talk to representatives from Federal and State agencies as well as local service providers.
The Kingaroy get-together – part of a series of meetings planned in southern Queensland – will be held on Tuesday, September 24, but further details are yet to be confirmed.
“Drought assistance isn’t one size fits all, this will show people the options they have,” Mr Littleproud said.
“This will provide tailored advice to help communities through the drought and to build resilience for the next one.
“This could include financial assistance, water infrastructure rebates, business coaching, succession planning and mental health support services.
“We’ve also expanded some eligibility criteria making it easier to access assistance and mental health services.”
The outreach events are being co-ordinated by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development.
- More details are available online
