Support for farmers experiencing financial hardship

Farm Household Allowance Program

The farm household allowance program provides farming families experiencing financial hardship with assistance through planning and training for long-term financial improvements as well as income support for up to 4 years.

What do you get?

Various financial support programs and services are available.

Who is this for?

Farmers experiencing financial hardship.

Overview

Farm household allowance (FHA) provides assistance to farming families experiencing financial hardship. This program focuses on helping farmers make important decisions to improve their long-term financial situation.

The support available includes:

• a fortnightly payment for up to 4 years in each specific 10-year period
• individual case support with a farm household case officer
• up to $10,000 in activity supplements that gives farmers an opportunity to develop skills, access training and pay for professional advice to better manage their business into the future.

The amount of FHA payable depends on your individual circumstances.