Alerts and support
If you are experiencing an emergency where you require immediate assistance, please call ‘000’.
If you suspect an emergency animal disease call the EAD hotline on 1800 675 888.
All suspect plant pests can be reported through the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline on 1800 084 881.
Active alerts
The current status of NSW emergencies impacting on agriculture and animals is available on the NSW DPIRD website.
Alerts that may be of particular impact to the dairy industry include:
For more information you can also visit the NSW Government’s Emergency website, the State Emergency Service (SES) website, or the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) website.
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Support
There are a network of organisations that provide valuable support for people battling emergencies, we encourage you to seek assistance whenever you need it.
Lifeline (13 11 14)
24 hour crisis support.
National Farmers Federation
Mental health resources for farmers.
RAMHP –Rural Adversity Mental Health Program
Inform, educate and connect regional, rural and remote people to mental health support.
NSW DroughtHub
A one-stop online destination for information and support available to primary producers to prepare for and manage drought.
Rural Assistance Authority
Provides tailored access to financial assistance to help regional and rural businesses and communities in NSW deal with challenges and change.
NSW Local Land Services
Helping landholders plan and prepare for, respond to, and recover from biosecurity emergencies and natural disasters.
Blaze Aid
Volunteer-based organisation that works with families and individuals in rural Australia after natural disasters such as fires, cyclones, droughts and floods.
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS)
Interpreting service provided by the Department of Home Affairs.