There are many different resources and tools available from just as many different organisations and websites and here on the Castlereagh Country Drought Hub, we want to make things easier for you.
So to help you access the right tool for the right stage, we have grouped the tools according to the drought stages, plus added in a general resources section.
How to use this page?
- Look for the stage of drought you are in or want to explore.
- When you click on that stage you will find links to relevant resources
- You can download or access from there
Just remember, this list isn’t exhaustive, so broaden your exploration and let us know if you find something we should include.
Normal / non drought
focus on preparing for drought
Agriculture
- Groundwater assessment tool
- Rural Assistance Authority
– for information on loans, grants and assistance - NSW Seasonal Update
- NSW Combined Drought Interactive map
– check the drought status for your location - Developing a drought plan
- Drought Plan Template
- Local Land Services
- Coonabarabran
89 John Street, PO Box 108,
Coonabarabran, NSW 2357
Office hours: open by appointment - Gilgandra
23 Warren Road, PO Box 181,
Gilgandra, NSW 2827
Office hours: open by appointment - Dubbo
209 Cobra Street, PO Box 1048,
Dubbo, NSW 2830
Office hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Local offices:
Business
- NSW Small Business Commissioner
- Get ready business: Five step guide to preparing for disasters
- Prepare for the unexpected
– build a business continuity plan
Community
- Rural Adversity Mental Health Program
- Community led Resilience Program
- access tools, see what other communities have done, get the resilience handbook
Drying / Drought
Agriculture
- On-farm drought management guide
– including guidance on feed, water requirements, de-stock and containment - Rural Financial Counselling Service
- Managing Drought, fire and flood
Business
- Buy From the Bush
- Destination NSW
- Business support
Community
- Foundation For Rural Regional Renewal
– for funding to support vibrant, resilient, sustainable communities. - Australian Red Cross Preparing for emergencies and community disaster resilience
