The Future Drought Fund has invested in the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative delivered in partnership with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) and the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF).

The Initiative has 5 elements and builds on the work of the Networks to Build Drought Resilience and Drought Resilience Leaders programs.

Information about the national program can be accessed here

The SA Drought Hub initiative brings together key stakeholders related to primary production to strengthen drought resilience and preparedness of farming and regional communities in South Australia (SA Drought Hub, 2024). To aid their work, the present project investigates enablers and barriers to South Australian farmers implementing farming practice adaptations related to the impact of climate change on their operations.

The full report can be accessed here

ifarmwell is a free online tool kit to help farmers cope effectively with life’s challenges and get the most out of every day, regardless of the circumstances they face. The ifarmwell program is supported by the SA Drought Hub.

Information about the ifarmwell program can be accessed here

The Future Drought Fund is working with State and Territory Governments to support regions to develop drought resilience plans. In SA plans currently under development include Murraylands & Riverland, Mid North & Yorke, and the Far North & Outback.

All plans are accessible on the national website once they have been completed. 

Information about the national program can be accessed here

Resources from GPSA and partnering rural health providers to support general health and wellbeing.

Rural Health & Wellbeing | Grain Producers SA

The FRRR Expertise Pool offers a range of professional skills, sector expertise, specialist advice and support to enable community organisations to deliver place-based projects.

FRRR Expertise Pool – Specialist Experts to Drive Local Action — Social Impact Hub