Rodney Stevens
Businesses, Primary Producers, sporting and not-for profit organisations across the Clarence Valley who were impacted by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred have access to a variety of financial support measures from the state government.
The Clarence Valley Local Government Area LGA was one of 17 LGA’s across the north of the state that had been severely impacted by the disaster, with the natural disaster declaration opening access to a range of special assistance measures.
Small business owners, Primary Producers, sporting and recreation clubs and associations, and non-profit organisations can apply for a concessional loan to support their rapid recovery.
Directly affected Primary Producers from the Clarence Valley LGA may be able to apply for a low interest loan of up to $130,000 to support their recovery.
With a 2-year interest and repayment free period, the concessional loans may be used for essential working capital for up to 12 months from the date of the disaster, to replace or repair property damaged as a result of the disaster, or to continue farming operations until normal income resumes.
Primary Producers can also apply for the Natural Disaster Transport Subsidy of up to $15,000 for the transport of fodder and/or water to a property, stock to or from agistment, stock to sale or slaughter, or bee or oyster movements following a natural disaster.
Applications for the Primary Producer Transport Subsidy close on December 6, 2025.
Small business operators directly impacted by the natural disaster may also be eligible for a low interest loan of up to $130,000 to support recovery.
As with the Primary Producer concessional loans, small business operators can take advantage of the 2-year interest and repayment free period and use the loan for working capital for up to 12 months from the date of the disaster, to undertake repairs to damage caused to the business, or to continue trading until normal income resumes.
Sporting and recreation clubs and associations directly affected by the disaster may be eligible for a loan of up to $10,000 to support their recovery.
The low interest concessional loan can be used to restore essential facilities, equipment or other assets that have been damaged or destroyed and assist with clean up and removal of debris following the disaster.
Depending on the amount borrowed and the club’s repayment capacity, the loan can be for up to 5 years.
Non-profit organisations impacted by the disaster are also eligible for concessional Natural Disaster Relief Loans.
The loans can be used for the temporary storage or leasing of an alternate premises, or to restore essential facilities that have been damaged or destroyed by the disaster.
A maximum of $25,000 can be applied for and repaid over a term of up to 5 years.
Applications for all concessional loans close on September 6, 2025.
For more information visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/recovery/financial-support-for-businesses