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SQNNSW Innovation Hub

Australian farmers live the reality of a changing climate with sometimes devastating impacts on production and profit. What do they need to not just survive, but thrive into the future?

The UniSQ-led Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales (SQNNSW) Hub is one of eight national Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs, a flagship of the multi-billion-dollar Future Drought Fund. The Australian Government and Hub Members and Network Partners are investing in the University of Southern Queensland-led Innovation Hub.

Helping to drought-proof Southern Queensland & Northern New South Wales

The University of Southern Queensland leads the Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales (SQNNSW) Innovation Hub.

Connecting research expertise

Helping to empower primary producers to be more profitable and adaptable, as well as reduce community vulnerability.

Drought and resilience research leader

UniSQ is a key service centre supporting rural communities and farmers through highly relevant research and outreach throughout the region.

Supporting our communities

By working together, we can ensure the future growth and success of our regions and communities, in the face of the ever-present threat of drought.

Email: SQNNSWhub@unisq.edu.au
Hub Director: Professor Ben Lyons
Hub Knowledge Broker: Amanda Scott
Hub Knowledge Broker, First Nations Engagement: Dr Raelene Ward 
Hub Innovation Broker: Bruce McConnel

Industry and collaborators

This project received funding from the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund.