Regional Drought Resilience Overview

Western Australia has a history of drought and drying climate, and it is vital that effective, community identified solutions are developed to mitigate its effects.

Drought is a feature of current and future climate change impacts.

The Future Drought Fund (FDF) set up by the Australian Government invests $100 million annually into projects across Australia to strengthen regional drought resilience.

The Regional Drought Resilience Planning (RDRP) Program is one of eight foundational programs under the FDF and was delivered in three pilot regions (Mid West, Wheatbelt and Great Southern) in partnership with the WA State Government.

The program supported regional organisations, local government, communities and industry to partner to develop Regional Drought Resilience Plans.

To find out more visit Future Drought Fund - DAFF (agriculture.gov.au)

In the Mid West, two Regional Drought Resilience Planning programs are in action including:

1. Pilot Region encompassing the City of Greater Geraldton, Shire of Chapman Valley and the Shire of Northampton. The Pilot region has undertaken their planning process during 2022-2023, and is now in the implementation phase of their plan. To find out more, visit RDRP Mid West Pilot Region.
2. Extension Region encompassing Shires in the North Midlands region. The Extension region has commenced their planning process in late 2023 and are currently in the process of creating their plan. To find out more visit RDRP Mid West Extension Region.