Lismore City Council will receive a grant of $1 million from the Federal Government to complete local infrastructure and other drought-relief projects. 

The Drought Communities Programme grant was announced by Member for Page Kevin Hogan, along with other payments for local farmers, to help with drought assistance in the Lismore community.

“While we have had recent rain the recovery from drought will take time,” Mr Hogan said.

The Farm Household Allowance (FHA), is also there to help our farmers through periods of hardship, providing four years of income assistance. 

Payments of $30,000 per annum for couples are available now, you can check your eligibility by calling 132 316 or online at: http://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/farm-household-allowance

Alternatively, you can contact The Rural Financial Counselling Service, which is a free confidential service. 

The local Rural Financial Counselling Service at Casino can be contacted on 6662 5055. 

As part of their service, they can help farmers complete paperwork, identify financial and business options, negotiate with lenders and identify other assistance schemes.