For any vineyard owner operators, if you are struggling to put food on your table or pay your bills this message is for you!

It been brought to my attention that so many farmers are missing out on a grant that can help support your family through these hard time.

Farm Household Allowance is money allocated to our Agricultural Industry, payments of up to $693.90 per fortnight/per person. Farmers are eligible to receive this payment for 4 years out of a 10 year period.

If you have received this payment in the past, please know that the clock is scheduled to be reset on the 1st of July 2024.

The application process to receive Farm Household Allowance can be very daunting and it does take a lot of time to fill out correctly.

I encourage any farmer, that is currently struggling (EVERYONE) to see our Rural Financial Councillors in Berri, they are able to help with the application process, making it simple, and having someone that knows how to get through the paperwork is very helpful.

Do not self assess! 

Talk to Llyod and the team at Rural Business Support, you’ll be amazed you may be eligible, even if you don’t think so, even if you haven’t been in the past!

I can’t stress this enough, if we are not making use of the current government allocation, and showing them we are in financial difficulties, they do not know and no other supports will be given!

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Rural Business Support for Wine Grape Growing Communities

Rural Business Support (RBS) provides free, confidential, and independent support.

As a wine grape grower, RBS Business Financial Counsellors can work with you to get your head around the challenges you are facing and plan your next steps by supporting you to: 

Understand your financial position
Navigate financial issues
Consider long and short-term implications of market changes 
Identify options for your business 
Develop plans to manage cash flow and creditor payments 
Access dispute resolution services 
Consider succession pathways 
Seek broader professional advice and support 
Access government and community grants, programs, or schemes 
 

You can contact them on 

FREE CALL 1800 836 211 or visit their website at ruralbusinesssupport.org.au.

Calling 1800836211 will take 5minutes of your time. 

It will get one of the local Rural Financial councillors to give you a call back and help with all the next steps, help give you some breathing room back.

Money to do the groceries and keep the power on!