Drought in NSW
Information on how drought is managed in NSW and what you can do to help preserve our most precious resource – water.
How drought is managed
Learn about the NSW Government departments and agencies that collaborate on drought issues and response.
Help for farmers
Visit the DroughtHub for financial assistance and support services. Grants and loans are available for farmers, landholders and agribusinesses. Use the Drought Assistance Map to find services.
How you can help
NSW continues to struggle through one of the worst droughts on record. The effects are being felt by towns, cities, workers, families and businesses large and small, right across the state. Find out what you can do to help.
Help for businesses
Find services and training to help you prepare for and manage the impact of drought.
Health and wellbeing
Immediate and ongoing support is available to everyone in NSW to help them through difficult times.
What the NSW Government is doing
Learn about the NSW Government drought strategies, programs and packages to support drought relief and recovery.
Resources
Key facts about the drought
Learn about how drought is categorised, which areas are affected and who it impacts.
Land and livestock services
Farmers and landholders can get on-the-ground support and advice through Local Land Services.
Maps, data and research
Check drought maps, weather, water storage and learn about research into drought resilience.
Australian Government drought response
The Australian Government provides assistance to help farm families, farm businesses and rural communities to prepare for, manage through and recover from drought.
Stay up to date
Follow Regional NSW on Facebook for the latest news and drought updates from around the regions.
Bushfires in NSW
Information and support services for individuals, families and businesses about bushfires and recovery in NSW.