Flood Support

Support for South Australia's flood-affected businesses

To help support our communities along the River Murray, the state and federal government have released several programs for local businesses.

These programs give financial assistance to support small businesses, primary producers, and increase tourism to the region.

Financial support for businesses

River Murray Flood Primary Producer Recovery Grants: Up to $75,000 to support primary producers with the costs of flood clean-up and recovery. Learn more

Small Business Flood Recovery Grants: Up to $50,000 for small businesses to assist with re-instatement, clean-up and repair flood damaged assets. Learn more

Levee Embankments Remediation and Construction Grant: Up to $50,000 (with 50% cost share) for the remediation or construction of levees to protect assets. Learn more

Business Early Closure Grant: Support for businesses forced to close due to the flood. Up to $20,000 for employers with a payroll up to $10 million and up to $10,000 for non-employing businesses. Learn more

Small Business Industry Support Grant: Up to $10,000 to help small businesses and not-for-profits trade through the River Murray flood emergency. Learn more

Generator Grant: Up to $4,000 for businesses and primary producers (who were cut off from power during the flood emergency) to cover the cost of buying a power generator. Learn more

Financial Counselling Support: Up to 30 hours of financial counselling for small businesses. Learn more

The Disaster Recovery Allowance is an income support that assists employees and sole traders who experience a loss of income as a direct result of a major disaster. People can receive this taxable payment for a maximum of 13 weeks.

Find out more on the Services Australia website: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/disasterevents

Tourism support for the region

Tourism Voucher Program: $3 million in $200 vouchers for visitors to use on tourism experiences and accommodation in Murray River communities.

Tourism Marketing Campaign: A $1.1 million #BookThemOut style marketing campaign to encourage people to come to the region.

Fees and charges waiver: A waiver of state government fees and charges for houseboat and tourism operators impacted by the floods.

Lastly, Brand SA has created an online Spend Your Support marketplace to help small businesses in the region keep trading. Set-up fees for businesses (as well as commission rates) will be waived until Friday 10 March 2023.

For further support, read more about the additional flood funding assistance package.