General Information
Project description
The Australian Government has a range of programs available to assist those experiencing drought. But despite help being available, many do not reach out. The Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government (BETA) worked with the Joint Agency Drought Taskforce to research the barriers preventing people from seeking help.
We sought to:
• understand the most effective forms of communication about available forms of assistance, and incentives to take up assistance; and
• understand the barriers and drivers to farmers accessing government assistance during drought.
Detailed information
Final report: Is there a final report presenting the results and conclusions of this project?
Yes
Final report
Who is behind the project?
Institution:
Prime Minister and Cabinet (PMC)
Team:
Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government (BETA)
Project status:
Completed
Methods
Methodology:
Qualitative
Could you self-grade the strength of the evidence generated by this study?:
1
What is the project about?
Policy area(s):
Agriculture, Small businesses, Natural Hazards, Social Welfare
Topic(s):
Financial Aids
Date published:
6 December 2021