After the 2022 Flood - Service Providers

After the floods, it can be hard to know where to start and where to find appropriate information. Below are links to service providers and funding opportunities for primary producers along with small business owners.

General Assistance and Advice

For those impacted the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE) has a variety of information such as:

• Floods and Farming Properties
• Animal Welfare During Floods
• Dam Emergencies
• Pollution Incidents
• Salvaging After Floods

Head to the website to learn more - NRE Flood Information.

• FarmPoint Helpline on 1300 292 292 or email farmpoint@nre.tas.gov.au
  
• Business Tasmania on 1800 440 026 or website www.business.tas.gov.au

Financial Assistance and Grants

• Financial hardship - Rural Business Tasmania on 1300 88 3276
• Natural disaster payments - Services Australia - Services Australia Payments
  
• Primary Producer Flood Recovery Grant up to $25,000 - NRE Flood Recovery Grants PDF FAQs
• Small Business Flood Grant up to $25,000 - Business Tasmania website

This article will be updated as further information comes to hand.

** Photo courtesy of Nigel Brock, TFGA Member