Australia is currently experiencing one of its worst drought’s in recent history. The South Australian Wine Industry Association has some useful information on how the drought has affected the wine industry.

The following resources provide information on drought relief, and the assistance provided to those within the wine industry that have been affected by the drought:

National / Murray Darling Basin
Centrelink
Australian Government Drought Assistance
Centrelink Farm Help
Drought resources for livestock producers

NSW
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Rural Assistance Authority

Victoria
Victorian Department of Primary Industries

South Australia
The South Australian Country Women’s Association

The following organisations can assist grape growers to buy and sell water across the major irrigated wine regions in Australia:

Waterfind
Percat Water