Financial services for rural and regional areas

A range of financial services are available for Australians in rural and regional areas, including:

• Farmer Assistance Line
• Farm Help
• Remote Area Allowance

Farmer Assistance Line

Centrelink provides a special service to farmers through the Farmer Assistance Line. These calls are directed to the rural call centres and staff can provide advice on a range of payments including farm help as well as explaining how farmers may be eligible for other Centrelink payments and services.

For more information, telephone the Farmer Assistance Line on FreeCALL 1800 050 585.

Farm Help

There are a range of services available through Farm Help, which can be accessed
In a number of ways including:

• Phone:1800 050 585 (Farmer Assistance Line)
• Centrelink
• Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Remote Area Allowance

If you live in a nominated Remote Tax Zone you may qualify for a Remote Area Allowance. You do not need to make a claim for this allowance. If you receive income support, such as an Age Pension, from Centrelink you will automatically receive it in your fortnightly payment.