Australia Day is the perfect chance to help a mate
Australia’s leading rural charity has today launched its 2021 fundraising efforts on a day that embodies the essence of being a mate – Australia Day.
Rural Aid is encouraging the nation to dig deep to help our farmers who are still bravely battling the effects of bushfires and drought.
CEO of Rural Aid, John Warlters, said the Mates Helping Mates campaign is a great chance to show our appreciation for those on the land.
“A donation to the Mates Helping Mates campaign is the perfect way to lend a helping hand to a farmer,” he said.
“Unfortunately, drought and bushfires create long-term challenges for rural communities, which aren’t always fixed by decent rain. Rural Aid helps farmers and townships that are struggling to get back on their feet, after some of the toughest years in history.”
The money donated to the Mates Helping Mates campaign will contribute to Rural Aid’s Stronger Futures program.
The multi-faceted initiative provides farmers with wellbeing through Rural Aid’s team of resilience building counsellors and rural communities with the ideas, resources and volunteers they need to reinvigorate their town.
Last financial year, Rural Aid provided assistance to the tune of $28 million dollars to farmers and their communities, in the form of fodder, drinking water, counselling and financial support.
“As we mark Australia Day, and celebrate the great parts of our country, consider helping out a mate you’ve never met,” Mr Warlters said.
“The assistance Rural Aid provides helps change the lives of everyday Aussie farmers.”
Rural Aid’s Mates Helping Mates campaign continues into February. To make a donation, visit www.ruralaid.org.au/mates-helping-mates
For more information contact Rural Aid media on 0447 116 757 or media@ruralaid.org.au
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