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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Newsletter: May-June 2026Explore the stories in our latest edition

VIC HUB RELEASES IMPACT SNAPSHOT 2021–25This publication highlights the practical outcomes, partnerships and region-led activities helping strengthen drought resilience across Victoria.

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Impact FrameworkThe Impact Framework will help to better understand and measure our contribution to drought resilience.

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Scholarship awardee highly commended2024 Drought-Resilience Scholarship awardee receives Highly Commended in the Volunteer-run Project of The Year category at the 2026 Victorian Museums and Galleries Awards.

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RIC DROUGHT HARDSHIP LOAN NOW AVAILABLEThe new Drought Hardshipn Loan could help farmers who have been in drought. Learn more.

Stages of DroughtOn this page you will find an in-depth description of the drought cycle. However, should you need in-drought support, please… Vic Drought Hub - Farmland 4

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

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… 2025 Dry Season Resources 2000px

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Blog

Newsletters Vic Hub newsletters jam packed with information about drought preparedness

Events

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June 10 2026 • All DaySmart Decisions Pt2 – Strategic & Tactical Farm Planning, Harrow (SW Node event)

June 11 2026 • All DaySmart Decisions Pt2 – Strategic & Tactical Farm Planning, Hamilton (SW Node event)

Hub Partners

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