Together With Farmers, Every Step of the Way
This summer has brought severe flooding across north-west Queensland, destructive fires in Victoria and Western Australia, cyclones causing damage across parts of northern Australia, while drought continues to affect much of southern Australia. For many farmers, the impacts of these events will be felt long after the immediate damage is done.
Rural Aid is providing assistance to farmers affected by these disasters, including financial support, mental health counselling, hay, water and hands-on assistance. This support will remain available as farmers work through the long and complex process of recovery, which can take multiple seasons or years.
As a charity, Rural Aid relies on the support from the community to help to provide practical assistance like hay, water, financial relief, and counselling, while also funding volunteer farm recovery events that bring real help and real hope to communities in times of adversity.
By standing with Rural Aid, you help ensure farmers get the support they need, not just in times of disaster, but throughout the long journey of recovery.
“Recovery doesn’t have an end date,” said Rural Aid Chief Executive Officer John Warlters.
“Farmers and rural communities may still be dealing with damage, debt and emotional strain years after a flood, fire or drought. Donations from the community allow Rural Aid to keep supporting them for as long as it takes.”
Third-generation farmer Heather Green from Peak Hill in central west New South Wales said the hardest part is what comes after the disaster.
“The floods and droughts come and go, but it’s everything that follows,” Ms Green said.
“It’s the clean-up, the rebuilding and finding the strength to keep going year after year.”
Rural Aid is calling on Australians to support farmers through the lasting impacts of disasters and the extended recovery period that follows.
“Your support ensures we can stay beside farming families not just through disasters, but through the long road back to stability,” Mr Warlters said.
To donate today visit www.everystep.ruralaid.org.au.
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