The following support services are available for those affected by drought, flood, fires, storms and other emergencies and rurally isolated people.

Drought Support Worker

Drought support workers provide immediate personal basic information and referral to other appropriate services.

Rural Support Workers provide support for families during drought and other emergencies, such as floods, fires and storms. This often involves supplying information on what support and assistance is available and who may be eligible, along with help in filling out the multitude of forms.  Rural Support Workers can also provide personal support to people who just want to talk. This can involve talking to farmers and their families on the phone, visiting on their farms or talking to small groups of neighbours.

Rural Support Worker: Don Burrowes
Mobile: 0427 324 033
Office Phone: 02 6033 3746
Email: don.burrowes@industry.nsw.gov.au

Department of Primary Industries Service Centre 13 61 86

Websites: www.industry.nsw.gov.au      www.dpi.nsw.gov.au 

Murray Rural Lands Protection Board

31 Mahonga Street
PO Box 117
Jeriderie NSW 2716
Phone: 03 5886 1203
Fax: 03 5886 1410
Email: murray@rlpb.com.au

Hume Rural Lands Protection Board

Lavington Office
462 Wagga Road
Lavington NSW 2641
Phone: 02 6040 4210
Fax: 02 6025 6431
Email: hume_rlpb@bigpond.com

Holbrook Office
74 Albury Street
Holbrook NSW 2644
Phone: 02 6036 2733
Fax: 02 6036 2618
Email: rlpbholb@bigpond.com

WHERE TO GET ASSISTANCE

The document below provides up to date information about where you may be able to get assistance for finance, health, education etc.  following drought, flood, fire, storms and other emergencies.

Assistance Guide April 2011 (528 KB)