All information and documents available from
Farmpoint or
TFGA websites or call TFGA on
6332 1820 (dairy direct) or
1800 154 111 (TFGA general number)
TFGA Media Release - 26 October 2009
Farming Family Relief Program
Grants of up to $2000 per dairy farm family to assist with household bills and other family household expenses
Administered by CWA - application forms available
Telephone - 6231 3706
http://www.cwaintas.org.au/
Click here for an application form
Social and Community Events grants
Grants of up to $3000 available to community groups to support social and community events in dairy areas
Administered by TFGA - application forms available
Telephone - 6332 1820 or 1800 154 111
Click here for funding guidelines
Click here for an application form
Dairy Support Grants
Grants of up to $5000 per dairy business to assist with the costs of pasture improvement or access to fodder, agistment or transport of fodder/livestock.
Administered by TFGA
Telephone - 6332 1820 or 1800 154 111
Click here for funding guidelines
Click here for an application form
Taking Stock Program
Additional places available for dairy farmers to undertake the Taking Stock program.
Administered by Dairy Tas - application forms available
Telephone - 03 6432 2233
http://www.dairytas.com.au/
Click here for more information on the taking Stock Program
Review of the Drought Recovery Assistance Loans Program
Review with a view to adjusting eligibility criteria to allow access by dairy farmers
Administered by Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts
Telephone - Business Point: 1800 440 026
Expansion of dairy extension services
Additional extension services including discussion groups and field days delivered by TIAR Dairy Centre
Administered by TIAR Dairy Centre
Telephone - 6430 4901
Animal Welfare Helpline - 6421 7601
Support and advice by the Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research
Administered by TIAR Dairy Centre
Animal Welfare Helpline - 6421 7601
Professional veterinary advice subsidy
50% subsidy on eligible veterinary expenses
Administered by DPIPWE - application forms available
Telephone - Chief Veterinary Officer 1300 368 550
Click here for more information
Click here for an application form