Support available for flood-affected landholders
Local Land Services is encouraging landholders impacted by the recent floods to access the wide range of support, services and expert advice available to help them recover.
Andrew Mulligan, Recovery Coordinator for Local Land Services, said recovery is a process, but landholders don’t have to face it alone.
“Recovery doesn’t happen overnight — but support is available, and landholders don’t have to do it alone,” Andrew said.
“Our team of experts is on hand to assist with advice on animal assessment and veterinary advice, livestock feeding and management, pasture and cropping recovery, horticulture support, biosecurity surveillance, and erosion control and riverbank restoration.
“Now is the time to make informed decisions - whether it’s checking livestock health, restoring paddocks, or stabilising damaged land, Local Land Services is here to help,” Andrew said.
“Our staff live and work in these communities. They understand the local landscape and are committed to helping landholders through recovery and beyond.”
To help landholders in navigating recovery, Local Land Services has compiled a range of practical online flood recovery resources.
These flood recovery resources provide targeted, step-by-step advice on managing livestock after floods, including animal stress, disease risks, water and feed quality, and when to return animals to paddocks.
Landholders will also find information on assessing pasture damage, understanding soil condition, pasture re-establishment and reseeding options. For those dealing with waterlogged crops, there is guidance on drainage, salvage and minimising longer-term crop losses. Properties affected by erosion can access support for managing riverbank damage, repairing fencing, and stabilising land.
Andrew continued, “These practical, relevant resources are the first step to making confident,informed decisions on the ground.
“If you’re not sure where to start, just call 1300 795 299 to speak with someone from your nearest Local Land Services office.”
Flood-affected primary producers are also encouraged to complete the Primary Industries Natural Disaster Damage Assessment (PiNDDA). This online survey captures critical information on losses to livestock, crops, fencing and infrastructure, helping government and industry better direct support and plan recovery efforts.
In addition to flood recovery, Local Land Services continues to provide core services to help landholders improve productivity, manage invasive pests and weeds, and care for their land and natural resources.
“We’re here for the long term — to support recovery and help landholders build resilience into the future,” Andrew concluded.
For the latest updates, local advice and flood recovery resources, visit the LLS flood page.
Media Contact
For more information, please contact Michelle Gapes, Regional Communications Advisor, North Coast/Hunter via email michelle.gapes@lls.nsw.gov.au or 0467 291 890