One school in the Highlands has taken the drought issue in to its own hands.
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Instead of waiting for the rain to come, children at Exeter Public School have done something about it; a rain dance.
The kids danced up a storm in an effort to bust the dust and learn more about the drought.
Exeter Public School teacher Wendy Howard said that the bust the dust rain dance was about hope.
"If it doesn't bring rain at least it will bring hope and happiness," she said.
"The dance was choreographed by St John's Parish Primary School in Trangie for 'Bust The Dust'.
"A number of students learnt the dance [from the RuralAid website] during the week to teach to the other students."
Students from Exeter Public School have also been busy writing Pen Pal letters to students at Tullibigeal Central School in NSW.
Ms Howard said that she made contact with the principal and deputy principal of Tullibigeal Central School to help educate and raise drought awareness among students.
"It was to help students understand the concept of the drought and what it's like for other students in Western NSW who are in the grip of the drought.
"They have loved the exchanging of letters and have put together 'Hope' packages as a Christmas cheer for the students of Tullibigeal.
The hope packages is about giving to someone else, especially at this time of the year, showing gratitude for what they have and bringing happiness. We've already sent one, this is our second one.
The hope packages included notebooks, glitter pens, pencil cases, books, highlighters and more.
