We are still pushing for more applicants from your region/s.  If you could push this material as far and wide as you can to ensure all residents have the opportunity to see it and apply that would be fantastic.  Thank you all for any time you have spent on this project and all efforts to spread the word!

DROUGHT COMMUNITY SUPPORT INITIATIVE (DCSI) ROUND 2 IS STILL OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

The Australian Government have awarded the St Vincent De Paul Society National Council of Australia and The Salvation Army $15 million each in drought relief funding under the Drought Community Support Initiative – Round 2 (DCSI). 

The Government has identified eligible Local Government Areas (LGAs) across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria.  These have been divided between the Society and The Salvation Army so that there will only be one provider in each LGA.  A list of LGAs by provider is attached for your reference.  The eligible LGAs have been specified by the Australian Government, based on information provided by the Bureau of Meteorology.

Eligible applicants to the DCSI can receive a one-off cash payment of $3,000 into their bank account.  To be eligible, an applicant must:

• Derive their primary income from being a farmer, farm worker or farm supplier/contractor
• Live or work in an eligible LGA
• Be experiencing hardship as a result of the drought
• Be over 18 years of age
• Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

If you think you may be eligible, and fall within the LGA assigned to St Vincent De Paul, please apply by going to our online application form, which can be found at www.vinnies.org.au/droughthelp.

The application form is easy to complete and should take approximately 10-15 minutes using a computer, tablet or mobile phone.  You will receive a confirmation email telling you when you can expect to see payment.  

We also invite farming community members to call us on 1300 846 643 (1300 VINNIES) if you need assistance with the form or are unable to apply online.

For those of you who are located in LGAs serviced by The Salvation Army, please go to www.salvationarmy.org.au/drought or call 1300 551 030.

The current drought has been impacting some communities now for 8 years, and we are thankful that the DCSI funding will continue the work that the Society has been delivering for drought affected communities.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, I am more than happy to help where I can.

Kind Regards,

Amanda Cowan  I  Administration Manager  I  St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland

P.07 4430 4002  M: 0429 448 290 E amanda.cowan@svdpqld.org.au www.vinnies.org.au
22 – 26 Echlin St, West End – Townsville QLD 4810  / PO Box 5692, Townsville QLD 4810