Every Dollar Doubled: Give Hope and Healing to Aussie Farmers
Rural Aid is inviting Australians to show their care for the bush this tax time, with a special opportunity to have donations doubled, thanks to the generosity of the Raine & Horne Foundation.
Starting on Friday 23 May, all donations made at taxtime.ruralaid.org.au will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000 per donation. The Raine & Horne Foundation will match donations until a $25,000 total is reached—a heartfelt gift helping bring comfort and support to farming families in need.
This giving initiative marks Raine & Horne’s 142nd anniversary and celebrates the renewal of a generous $100,000 partnership with Rural Aid.
Rural Aid CEO John Warlters said the support couldn’t come at a more meaningful time.
“Farming families across Australia continue to face extraordinary challenges—from extreme weather to emotional strain and isolation,” Mr Warlters said.
“Behind every donation is a message of care, and thanks to the Raine & Horne Foundation, that message will now reach twice as far.”
Donations to the Tax Appeal directly support Rural Aid’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, delivering:
- Free, confidential counselling for farmers and their families
- On-the-ground wellbeing visits in rural communities
- Community resilience programs that foster hope, connection, and recovery
“The power of a matched donation isn’t just in the dollars—it’s in the hope it brings,” Mr Warlters said.
“When you give, you’re letting a farmer know that someone is thinking of them, someone cares. That means the world.”
Australians are encouraged to take part in this special week of giving and help Rural Aid continue walking beside our farmers—through life’s toughest seasons.
To donate and have your kindness matched, visit https://taxtime.ruralaid.org.au before $25,000 is reached.
About Rural Aid:
Rural Aid is Australia’s leading rural charity, dedicated to providing practical support and vital services to farmers and rural communities. Since its establishment in 2015, the charity has been a lifeline during times of crisis, delivering essential services such as mental health support, hay, domestic water, and community engagement. As the organisation celebrates 10 years of service, it continues to partner with farmers to navigate challenges, recover from hardship, and build stronger, more resilient futures, shaping a brighter future for rural Australia.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Daniel Brown
Media and Communications Officer
0447 116 757
daniel.brown@ruralaid.org.au