With farmers across the region struggling enough due to the drought, one man's family decided to step in and try and help save the property.
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The family of Simon Bowden decided to start a GoFundMe campaign in order to raise much needed money to feed his sheep as Mr Bowden is ineligible for a drought assistance package.
Mr Bowden approached St Vincents de Paul and the Salvation Army however was knocked back for a package due to his wife's employment and income.
"Because my partner earns more than what the farm makes, we're not eligible," he said.
"We had to provide a minimum of $3000 in invoices which is a bit odd because I try not to be in a debt situation. Why do you have to prove you have debt? It's a drought, that doesn't make sense to me."
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Mr Bowden also tried applying for a once off payment to buy sheep feed and get a load of water delivered, however he was rejected and instead was looking at a loan from the government.
"My whole idea is to be debt free," he said.
"There's a lot of people in the same boat which is why I wanted to... bring light to the fact that the government has offered this drought assistance and they've made it difficult and I think they need to be held a bit accountable for that."
Mr Bowden said he only found out about his daughter's fundraiser after conducting a TV interview.
He said he had "mixed feelings" about the campaign but was grateful for the help.
"I don't like asking for help and you felt like a bit of a failure because people have to step in," he said.
"She feels compelled to do something all the time... She's a very thoughtful kid."
He said he would like to see the process for applying for drought assistance streamlined and made easier for fellow farmers.
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"I think they should make it a bit easier for people to apply for and deal with it," he said.
"Every situation can be different. Maybe appoint a case manager for each district.
"I'm not looking for handouts but money is tight, they've offered this assistance, they've offered this help, so how about we streamline it a bit?"
