Disaster assistance for beekeepers

Have you been adversely affected by fire or drought?

a range of services is available to people who have suffered loss or hardship

Who is eligible?

Whilst some programs are only offered to primary producers, other assistance is also available to households, small business and not-for-profit organisations. Please review the information provided, and phone the relevant agency for advice on eligibility.

For example, if you derive more than 50% of your income from a small business which has been affected by bushfire in northern NSW, you may be eligible to apply for a Natural Disaster Grant.

HiveAid

The Australian Honey Bee Industry Council has been working with Hive and Wellness and Rural Aid to develop Hive Aid - a campaign to raise money to support beekeepers affected by recent drought and fires, particularly in NSW and Queensland. This assistance has been designed to support registered primary producers running full-time beekeeping operations.

Disaster Recovery Grants

Northern NSW Bushfires - Disaster recovery grants are available to primary producers, small businesses and not-for-profit organisations in LGAs affected by bushfires that have occurred from 31 August 2019. To find out if you are eligible and to apply click here.

More assistance

The Primary Producers Assistance Guide for Beekeepers has been compiled by the DPI, and provides information on how to seek assistance with:

• mental health

• potable water replacement

• insurance claims

• financial counselling

• disaster relief grants

• drought assistance loans

• disaster recovery payments

• emergency drought relief transport subsidy

• natural disaster transport grants

• public bee site permit fee waivers

• tax assistance

• legal assistance

• fencing repairs

• CWA drought aid grants