Drought-affected farming households are set to receive more payments from the federal Government’s Drought Community Support Initiative (DCSI) program. 

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Government is standing shoulder-to-shoulder with farmers as they deal with the impacts of drought – and has extended round 2 of the DCSI program until the end of this year.

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“Payments of up to $3,000 are already assisting farming families to meet urgent expenses, including for food, petrol and utilities,” Mr Hogan said.

“We are doing what it takes to support farming households through these extremely difficult financial times.”

“Since November 2019, almost $75 million has been paid to support more than 25,000 farming households.”

The Salvation Army and St Vincent de Paul Society are delivering Round 2 of DCSI to eligible farming households. For more information and to apply:

Lismore, Kyogle & Richmond Valley Council residents can find out more by visiting: https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/need-help/rural-support/drought-community-support-initiative/