Rural Recovery Support Services

Additional flood recovery resources can be found by visiting Local Land Services.

Regrouping after Natural Disasters

A 3-Part Webinar Series with Kim Deans, Business Coach

Workbook

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English - Natural Disaster Assistance Guide PDF

Chinese - Natural Disaster Assistance Guide PDF

初级生产者自然灾害援助指南（中文)

Chinese - Disaster Assistance Grants PDF

初级生产者特别灾后援助拨款项目简要介绍

To record damage to primary production and animals from natural disasters visit www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/damage

The damage survey allows you to record the number of crops, animals, infrastructure and other primary industries damaged in a single event. You can add photos to the assessment and see the severity of damage in your area. With the current floods, we are encouraging those impacted to submit to this survey.

Managing stock problems after a flood

Stock problems after a flood (nsw.gov.au)

Livestock welfare

Floodwaters and wet conditions can cause a wide range of livestock health issues. Monitor your livestock for signs of disease or injury, ensuring your livestock have access to adequate food and water.

Information on what to look out for can be found HERE.

If you observe any signs of disease or illness please contact your local district vet on 1300 795 299 or call the Agriculture and Animal Services Hotline on 1800 678 593.

Caring for horses after floods

If your horse has been directly affected by flooding, submerged or standing in floodwaters for long periods of time it can lead to several health issues, monitor your horses for any signs of illness or injury.

It is important to assess them as soon as possible, make sure they have clean water to drink and access to food and shelter. For more information on how to care for horses after floods, click HERE.

Pasture options after a coastal flood (nsw.gov.au)

It’s important that landholders understand where feed and fodder has come from, and what it is made up of so potential biosecurity risks can be managed. NSW Department of Primary Industries have produced this helpful handout for landholders and you can download a copy HERE.

For information about buying hay or silage after a flood, click HERE.

For information about biosecurity risks, like pests, weeds and diseases, visit Feed and Fodder (nsw.gov.au)

NSW Department of Primary Industries Drought Feed Calculator

After flood or storms, suspended solids such as soil, silt or clay, can clog filters or irrigation systems. Poor water quality can reduce the productivity of plants and pastures or compromise livestock and human health.

If you have any doubts about the quality of water you intend to use for irrigation, stock, human consumption or other domestic purpose, you should get it tested. For more information, click HERE or call (02) 6626 1103.

Recent flooding has devastated many horticulture businesses across our region. Financial assistance is available.

Click HERE for available assistance.

We also encourage you to seek specific advice on the impact of floodwaters to your enterprise given the unique needs of various tree crops, vegetables or berries.

Assessing and stabilising soil erosion earlier is best to prevent further damage following rain events. Please also be mindful that flood water can impact crop product simply by conveying health risks like leptospirosis or untreated sewerage.

Chat to a trusted advisor in your industry or reach out to resources including https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/horticulture or https://ausveg.com.au or https://www.horticulture.com.au

Please note the dedicated Bushfire Recovery Support Service finished at end of December 2021. If you require assistance, regardless of the disaster affecting you, please contact the Flood Recovery Support Service.