A charity supporting rural communities is offering immediate financial assistance to farmers impacted by recent floods.
Rural Aid is giving eligible, registered farmers across Victoria an opportunity to apply for a $500 pre-paid visa card from Rural Aid.
Charity chief executive John Warlters said many farmers were in an anxious state right now, with flood water putting livestock, crops and livelihoods at serious risk.
“When the flood water recedes and farmers survey the damage, the true extent of this flooding crisis will become clear,” Mr Warlters said.
“Rural Aid is standing with our farmers to help them work through what will be a lengthy, expensive and overwhelming recovery. This flood-specific financial assistance will help make the recovery that little bit easier.”
Mr Warlters welcomed donations by Agribusinesses GrainCorp and Elders, which have together given $250,000 to support Rural Aid’s flood response efforts.
Farmers can register at www.ruralaid.org.au or by calling 1300 327 624. Flood-affected farmers can apply for assistance here: www.ruralaid.org.au/services-provided/flood-assistance/
