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title: "Farm Household Allowance, Australia-wide · unclaimd"
description: "A fortnightly payment and a case officer for farmers and their partners in financial hardship. A fortnightly payment for up to 4 years in each 10. Check the conditions and apply on…"
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# Farm Household Allowance

A fortnightly payment and a case officer for farmers and their partners in financial hardship.

- Support available: A fortnightly payment for up to 4 years in each 10
- Type of support: Regular payment

[Visit official site](https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/farm-household-allowance)

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## What you need to check

This is for farmers, and their partners, in financial hardship for any reason, such as drought. You must work on and invest in an Australian farm run as a real business. You must be 16 or older, be an Australian resident and pass an income and assets test. You get a fortnightly payment, a Health Care Card and a case officer. You can also get up to $10,000 over your life for training and advice. You can get it for up to 4 years in each 10-year period. It is taxed.

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## About this source

We last reviewed this listing on 5 Nov 2026. We last checked the official page on 5 Nov 2026.

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## How to apply

Claim online through myGov, or phone the Farmer Assistance Hotline on 132 316 (Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm) for help or a paper form.

[Visit official site](https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/farm-household-allowance)

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