Changes to the DPI Rural Recovery Support

As of 30 April 2024, The Department of Primary Industries Rural Recovery Support Service (DPI RRSS) will no longer operate as 1:1 case management support services to individuals. Instead, they have moved to a “group delivery model” of recovery support, to ensure they meet the evolving needs of primary producers and industries impacted by disaster. This pilot models will allow the RRSS to work alongside primary industry groups and representatives to identify and address ongoing industry-specific barriers to recovery. This new model aims to help primary producers also become more resilient for future challenges, including flood, fire and drought.

For primary producers needing individual supports

Current RRSS clients are transitioning from DPI to other Recovery Support Services. For further information around this transition, please contact the DPI general line on 0448 077 684 or email them at flood.recovery@dpi.nsw.gov.au.

For any farmer and rural landholder impacted by the 2022 natural disaster that needs support with any recovery issues, please reach out to the organisations on the ground continuing to provide those supports, the RSS, please see this factsheet with their contact details.