Flood-Affected Farmers Urged to Register with Rural Aid for Support Services
Rural Aid is urging flood-affected farmers in Queensland, North West New South Wales, and Northern South Australia to register now for support, as access improves, and the true extent of losses is revealed.
Rural Aid has been providing assistance since the early days of the disaster, partnering with the Queensland Department of Primary Industries to deliver emergency hay drops by helicopter to isolated properties. With floodwaters now receding and roads reopening, hay is being delivered by truck in greater volumes to those still doing it tough.
“We’ve been there from the start” said Rural Aid CEO John Warlters. “That support doesn’t stop just because water has receded.”
While hay remains a key focus, it’s just one part of the broader support package available to registered farmers. Rural Aid provides:
- Free mental health counselling, delivered by accredited counsellors who understand rural life and its pressures. This service is confidential, compassionate, and designed to support farmers, their families, and communities through stress, grief, trauma, and uncertainty.
- Emergency water deliveries to support livestock and household needs
- Financial assistance to help with immediate recovery and longer-term resilience
- Community rebuilding programs that restore vital infrastructure and local morale
Rural Aid’s support is designed to meet both urgent and ongoing needs, helping farmers not only manage through disaster but rebuild stronger.
Farmers must be registered to receive support. Registration is free and quick via www.ruralaid.org.au/services-provided/ or by calling 1300 327 624.
As conditions change, Rural Aid will continue to adapt its response to ensure every farming family has access to the help they need — when and where it matters most.
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