Victoria Drought Resilience Adoption & Innovation Hub

Message from the DirectorDroughts are a recurring feature of Australia’s highly variable environment and are exacerbated by a changing climate. The Vic Hub works to enhance the drought preparedness and resilience of Victoria’s agricultural industries, the environment and regional communities. Read more

The Vic Hub employs a unique model that utilises farming systems groups and delivery partners to ensure effective on-ground action, drawing strength from collaboration. We build connections between the best available research and the needs of the community and industry, which adds value and streamlines the delivery of crucial knowledge and information. By co-designing solutions with farmers, industry stakeholders and regional communities, we facilitate the adoption of innovations that improve economic, environmental and social resilience to drought.

Get in touch through the contact details or by engaging with our projects, grants or many “shopfronts” at our partner organisations.

Dr Sara Hely
Director, Vic Drought Resilience Adoption & Innovation Hub

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Fresh thinking in a challenging season10 farmers, 10 different approaches in 2026 – “…It sounds really simple and they are often only 10 minutes, but it made a massive difference to our communication and safety.”

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2025 Dry Season & Seasonal Conditions ResourcesHaving access to timely and trusted information is critical during challenging seasonal conditions. The Vic Hub is committed to connecting regional communities with up-to-date tools, resources and support — sourced from across our network of Nodes, Partners and stakeholders — to help with planning, decision-making and wellbeing throughout these dry times in 2025.

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ProjectsOn this page you will find many of the Vic Hub's projects. At the top are those still underway, in… Vic Drought Hub - Farmland 11

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Blog

Newsletters Vic Hub newsletters jam packed with information about drought preparedness

Events

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March 17 2026 • All DayMLA Carbon EDGE – EuroaMLA Carbon EDGE is a series of national events, with the next Victorian workshop to be held in Euroa. …

March 31 2026 • 7:30amSupporting Others Through Tough Times workshop – OuyenSupporting Others Through Tough Times GRDC Workshop The past few years have placed immense pressure on farming communities, and on…

Hub Partners

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