Rural aid Australia

Have you been disaster impacted?

Are you a farmer who has been negatively impacted by a declared natural disaster or other exceptional industry-specific occurrence? If so, you may be eligible for a pre-paid Visa from Rural Aid to assist with your recovery.

Please read each question carefully to make sure you meet the criteria and are eligible for financial assistance under this Rural Aid initiative. If you meet the criteria, you can then fill in the short application form below.

(NB applications will remain open for each recognised disaster for four months from the date of the disaster or until funding is exhausted)

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Are you primary producer?

Yes

You have not met the criteria and are unable to receive financial assistance from Rural Aid. We recommend contacting your local council for more assistance options available in your area.

Are you registered with Rural Aid?

Yes

You will need to register at https://faa.ruralaid.org.au/ Once you have registered, you must return to this page to finalise your assistance application.

Have a current ABN?

Yes

All farmers operating a primary production business are required to hold an ABN as per the ATO guidelines.

Have property located in a federal, state or locally recognised disaster area or be in an industry that has been impacted by an exceptional occurrence? (NB: This does not include industry events such as pricing fluctuations.)

Yes

You have not met the criteria and are unable to apply for assistance under this initiative. Please visit our services page for information other assistance available. https://www.ruralaid.org.au/services-provided/

Have not already received financial assistance from Rural Aid for the disaster or exceptional, industry specific event for which you are applying? (Please note that only one applicant per property, business entity or family member may apply.)

Yes

You have not met the criteria and are unable to receive additional financial assistance from Rural Aid for this disaster or industry specific event. We recommend contacting your local council or rural financial counselling service for more assistance options.

Have been significantly impacted by the natural disaster in your area or by an extraordinary event impacting your specific industry? (NB: This does not include industry events such as pricing fluctuations.)

Yes

You have not met the criteria and are unable to receive financial assistance from Rural Aid for this disaster or industry specific event. We recommend contacting your local council or rural financial counselling service for more assistance options.

Please note, for this payment:

Your property is defined as your principal place of residence, which is the main place where you have a right or license to normally live. It doesn’t include holiday homes or investment properties. Your property is also defined as your principal place of primary production and where you operate your business. You cannot claim on behalf of a person who has died or their estate.

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Name*

First Last

Email*

Type of Farmer*

Vegetable Growing

Fruit and Tree Nut Growing

Sheep

Horticulture

Beef cattle

Dairy cattle

Aquaculture

Livestock

Viticulture

Beekeeping

Poultry

Broadscale Cropping

Other

Other:*

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Type of Farmer

Other Livestock:*

Other:*

Phone (A mobile phone number is required to activate the pre-paid Visa)*

ABN Number*

Business Name*

(Do not enter any special characters like $/#@({[~!;<&*)

PIC Number: (if applicable)

Property Address (Must be the address on the PPD and rates notice)*

Street or Road Name Suburb / Town State Postcode

Is your postal address different to your property address?

Yes

Postal Address (where the pre-paid VISA card will be dispatched to)*

Street or Road Name Suburb / Town State Postcode

The name of the recognised natural disaster or extraordinary industry specific event for this application.

A brief impact statement on how you have been affected by this natural disaster or industry specific event.*

(Do not enter any special characters like $/#@({[~!;<&*)

Please upload non-triggering photos of the damage.

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Max. file size: 100 MB.

If the file is too large, please email it to disasterassistance@ruralaid.org.au

Current Drivers Licence or Government issued photo ID**

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Max. file size: 100 MB.

*unreadable/blurry documents will not be accepted. All licence details including name and address must be received.
If the file is too large, please email it to disasterassistance@ruralaid.org.au

Rates Bill**

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Max. file size: 100 MB.

*must be in the name of the applicant
If the file is too large, please email it to disasterassistance@ruralaid.org.au

Primary Producer Declaration*

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Max. file size: 100 MB.

If the file is too large, please email it to disasterassistance@ruralaid.org.au

Examples for acceptable Primary Producer Declaration document include:
A current Government Vehicle Registration notice in the applicant’s name showing the usage of the vehicle is for Primary Production or Produce Carrying.

OR

A current Australian Tax Notice of Assessment in the applicant’s name showing on the first or second page the term Primary Production averaging income.

OR

A letter from your accountant, which is on their letterhead with their contact details and is signed and dated within the last twelve (12) months. The letter must include your name or applicant’s business name, ABN and address in which you undertake your Primary Production business.

OR

If your accountant is using a Declaration of Eligibility for a Registration concession form or any other form, please ensure that it has you and your accountant’s signature, both dated within the last twelve (12) months

NB: Please note we do not accept quarterly rates notices, or other documents as not outlined above as proof of primary production.

In submitting this application, I declare that:

All information and documents provided to Rural Aid, in this form, are my own.

I declare that I have been adversely affected by the current disaster event or industry specific event as described.

I acknowledge that if any of the information provided in this form is false or misleading that my application will be rejected.

I confirm that I have not previously received from Rural Aid, the current disaster or industry specific event financial support as described within this form.

I understand that only one application for support can be requested per ABN and/or household. Please note: A household can be defined as a shared dwelling, ABN, PIC or joint family entity. It can also be defined as married/de-facto couples with separate dwellings and/or ABN, PIC or joint family entity.

I understand Rural Aid will store my application and details for future reference.

I acknowledge these funds distributed by Rural Aid have generously been donated.

I understand Rural Aid may require more documentation if further clarification is required.

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