Drought Resilience, Planned by the Mid West.
The community-owned home of the Mid West's Regional Drought Resilience Plans. Explore each plan's priorities and actions, find verified resources, ask questions in plain language, and connect with the people turning plans into projects.
Two plans, one region
Under the Future Drought Fund, the Mid West has developed two Regional Drought Resilience Plans — community-owned, evidence-based, and built to inform investment.
Four ways to use this platform
Pick whichever feels right — there is no wrong place to start.
Explore by topic
Everything on the platform fits one of four areas, mapped to the plan themes and the program's economic, environmental and social resilience domains.
Water Security
Storage, efficiency, recycling, and planning for farms and communities.
Agriculture
Cropping strategies, livestock management, soil health, and seasonal forecasting.
Community & Wellbeing
Mental health, social connection, grants, and support networks.
Environment & Landscape
Land management, biodiversity, native vegetation, and landscape restoration.
Popular resources
Biodiversity Credits for Drought Resilience
How biodiversity credit schemes can fund landscape restoration in drought-affected areas. Explains the credit framework, eligible activities…
Water Storage Options for Mid West Properties
Practical guide to dam construction, tank sizing, and catchment assessment for Mid West farming properties. Covers regulatory requirements, …
Community Grants Program Guidelines
Up to $15,000 for projects that strengthen drought resilience across the North Midlands subregion. Covers eligibility, application process, …
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