Farmers Urged to Register with Rural Aid as Storm Season Intensifies
Leading agricultural charity Rural Aid is urging farmers across Australia to register for support as the summer storm season continues to deliver destructive and unpredictable weather.
In recent weeks, severe hailstorms have battered the rich agricultural lands of Queensland’s Darling Downs and Western Australia’s Wheatbelt, causing extensive damage to crops and farm infrastructure. Tropical Cyclone Fina has also brought significant impacts to northern parts of the country, leaving many producers facing clean up and recovery efforts. With more volatile conditions forecast, Rural Aid is encouraging all primary producers to ensure they are registered so assistance can be delivered quickly and efficiently when required.
The charity is also urging the community to lend their support. Donations made through the Rural Aid website help ensure farmers impacted by storms and the challenges of 2025 can access relief quickly, rebuild their farms, and keep Australia’s food supply strong.
Rural Aid Chief Executive Officer John Warlters said the early impacts serve as a timely reminder of how disruptive the summer period can be.
“We are seeing significant damage already, from flattened crops to structural losses on properties,” Mr Warlters said. “The storm season is proving unpredictable and fast moving. Being registered with Rural Aid ensures we can make contact quickly and provide the right support when farmers need it most.”
Rural Aid provides a broad range of free services to registered farmers, including:
- Financial assistance to help with immediate or unexpected expenses
- Professional counselling and wellbeing support to assist 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 help with on ground recovery tasks
- Mr Warlters said that early registration plays an important role in improving the speed and coordination of Rural Aid’s response.
“Registration only takes a few minutes and it means our team has the information needed to reach out promptly if a farmer is affected,” he said. “We encourage all primary producers, regardless of their current circumstances, to make sure they are registered. It is a simple step that helps us deliver meaningful support as quickly as possible.
Farmers are encouraged to register with Rural Aid today 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