The flood crisis, gripping communities along the east coast is expected to take years to recover from and efforts to support those affected are being ramped up.

Rural Aid is re-launching its Buy A Bale campaign to raise critical funds.

The program raised $100 million for drought relief between 2015 and 2020.

Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with Rural Aid chief executive John Warlters to find out more about the initiative.

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