Coonamble Drought-Buster Dollars is an initiative of various local charities ensuring that drought-affected people get the help they need while still keeping money circulating through our businesses. If your income has been affected by this drought or you know someone who has, financial support is available. All you need to do is complete a nomination form or contact one of the people below.
Drought Buster-Dollars can be spent in any business with an ABN in the Coonamble Shire.
Amanda Glasson Tracey Harvey Anita Murray
DPI Rural Resilience Officer Coonamble Rotary Club Coonamble Chambers of Commerce
amanda.glasson@dpi.nsw.gov.au 0427 484 180 0428 221 001
0438 082 731
Drought Busters - What is it?
Letter to Residents
Nomination Form
If you would like to make a generous donation please use the bank details below - thank you!
Account Name: Coonamble Shire Council Drought Busters
BSB: 062525
Account Number: 10124936
During this difficult period of drought, residents and businesses of Coonamble can access support through government and non-government agencies. These are listed below;
Lifeline - 13 11 14
24/7 confidential telephone line for crisis support
Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467
24/7 telephone line for anyone affected by suicide
ramhp Rural Adversity Mental Health Program - 02 6363 8444
NSW Mental Health Line - 1800 011 511
24/7 telephone line providing advice and referral
Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline - 1800 250 015
24/7 confidential telephone line providing advice, referral and support
Rural Financial Counselling Service - Regional Office Dubbo - 1800 940 404
CWA Country Women's Association - (02) 8337 0200 (8am-4pm, Monday to Friday)
Coonamble Rain Dance Donate Here
headspace and eheadspace - 1800 650 890
Rural Assistance Authority - 1800 678 593
Rural Resilience Program - 0438 082 731
Australian Government Drought Package
