The Federal Government has increased funding for Gippsland's Rural Financial Counselling Service.
Gippsland Nationals MP Darren Chester said the RFCS was vital for farmers trying to get their heads around the range of assistance programs available.
Mr Chester said he'd sought additional resources for the Gippsland Rural Financial Counselling Service to meet its increasing demand.
"When the priority is saving stock or water, working through assistance applications can add to the stress of local farmers," Mr Chester said.
"The service in Gippsland will get an extra $230,000 to hire an additional counsellor and continue helping the many farmers in need of its assistance.
"Rural Financial Counsellors can provide farmers with the exact information they require and also refer them other services and support programs where applicable."
The money is part of a further $3.7 million the Federal Government is putting towards the RFCS, to help meet increased demand from drought and flood-affected farmers.
The money will be used to extend contracts and hire additional staff, to meet demand.
There are 12 RFCs providers located across Australia with 165 client-facing staff, including the 20 positions funded by state and territory governments.
In February, the RFCS helped almost 4,100 farmers.
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said RFCS had given crucial support to farming families, during recent floods and drought.
"Rural Financial Counsellors are our angels on the ground," Minister Littleproud said.
"One of many things they do is fill out Farm Household Allowance applications for farmers - for free.
He said the RFCS itself would decide how best to use the extra $3.7 million.
"Since August the RFCS hotline has received more than 1,300 calls for assistance."
For more information on Rural Financial Counselling Services visit: agriculture.gov.au/rfcs