Rural Aid Ready to Support WA Farmers After Recent Bushfires
Leading rural charity Rural Aid is encouraging farmers across Western Australia’s Wheatbelt and Great Southern regions to register for support following recent bushfires that have caused widespread damage to farms and rural communities.
Many producers are now beginning clean-up and recovery efforts as they assess the impact on crops, livestock, fencing, sheds and other essential infrastructure. With volatile fire conditions possible in coming weeks, Rural Aid is urging all primary producers in affected areas to ensure they are registered so assistance can be delivered quickly when required.
Rural Aid Chief Executive Officer John Warlters said the damage already visible across the region highlights the need for early registration.
“These bushfires have been both destructive and fast-moving, and many farmers are only just starting to understand the full impact on their properties,” Mr Warlters said. “Being registered with Rural Aid ensures we can contact farmers quickly and provide the right support at the right time. Registration only takes a few minutes and gives our team the information needed to respond promptly if a farmer is affected.”
Rural Aid provides a broad range of free services to registered farmers, including:
- Financial assistance for immediate or unexpected expenses
- Professional counselling and wellbeing support for farmers and their families
- Hay deliveries for livestock during recovery periods
- Water deliveries for drinking and household needs
- Volunteer support through the Farm Army program to assist with on-ground recovery tasks
The charity is also calling on the broader community to support bushfire-affected farmers. Donations made through the Rural Aid website help ensure producers can access relief quickly, rebuild their farms, and continue supplying Australia’s food and fibre.
Farmers are encouraged to register with Rural Aid at faa.ruralaid.org.au or by calling 1300 327 624 to ensure support can be delivered when it is needed most.
About Rural Aid:
Rural Aid is Australia’s leading rural charity, committed to supporting farmers and rural communities through good times and tough. Since 2015, Rural Aid has been a vital lifeline in times of hardship, delivering practical assistance such as mental health counselling, hay, drinking water, and community connection initiatives. Now celebrating 10 years of service, the organisation continues to stand shoulder to shoulder with rural Australians, helping them overcome hardship, build resilience, and create stronger, more sustainable futures.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Daniel Brown
Media and Communications Officer
0447 116 757
daniel.brown@ruralaid.org.au