Australian farmers are among the most productive and innovative in the world. Across the 87,800 farm businesses in Australia, our farmers are constantly assessing and adapting to change.
Farm Household Allowance (FHA) provides help to eligible farmers, and their partners, experiencing financial hardship. It offers planning and training for long-term financial improvements.
FHA is a package of assistance available to cash-strapped farming families, regardless of the source of the hardship. The assistance includes up to 4 years of fortnightly income support in every 10-year period. The first 10-year period ran between 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2024. The second 10-year period is from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2034.
Claim status and assistance available
Information on claim status and assistance available as at 30 November 2024. Updated monthly.
- FHA has helped over 18,890 farmers and their partners.
- Around 2,830 farmers and their partners are still receiving assistance.
New South Wales
Around 740 farmers/farmers’ partners are currently receiving FHA
Around 70 farmers/farmers’ partners have been granted FHA since July 2024
In total over 6,800 farmers/farmers’ partners have been granted FHA since 2014
Victoria
Almost 710 farmers/farmers’ partners are currently receiving FHA
Over 130 farmers/farmers’ partners have been granted FHA since July 2024
In total over 4,480 farmers/farmers’ partners have been granted FHA since 2014
Queensland
Over 520 farmers/farmers’ partners are currently receiving FHA
Almost 40 farmers/farmers’ partners have been granted FHA since July 2024
In total over 4,590 farmers/farmers’ partners have been granted FHA since 2014
South Australia
Around 650 farmers/farmers’ partners are currently receiving FHA
Around 110 farmers/farmers’ partners have been granted FHA since July 2024
In total over 2,210 farmers/farmers’ partners have been granted FHA since 2014
Western Australia
Over 100 farmers/farmers’ partners are currently receiving FHA
Almost 20 farmers/farmers’ partners have been granted FHA since July 2024
In total around 450 farmers/farmers’ partners have been granted FHA since 2014
Tasmania
Around 90 farmers/farmers’ partners are currently receiving FHA
Over 20 farmers/farmers’ partners have been granted FHA since July 2024
In total around 300 farmers/farmers’ partners have been granted FHA since 2014
Due to the small number of farmers/farmers’ partners who have been granted FHA in the Northern Territory and in the Australian Capital Territory, no values are provided.
Farm business and recipient totals are sourced from Services Australia and the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Numbers are as of 30 November 2024. Note that some data is rounded and should not be totalled for national figures.
Apply for Farm Household Allowance
Find out if you are eligible for the FHA program or call the Farmer Assistance hotline (132 316). You don’t have to be in drought to apply for help.
Rural Financial Counsellors can also help you complete your application for FHA. It’s a free service.
Don’t have a Financial Counsellor? Find one near you: