agricultural support

iFarmWell

ifarmwell is a free online tool kit to help farmers cope effectively with life’s challenges and get the most out of every day, regardless of the circumstances they face.

https://ifarmwell.com.au/

Sober in the Country

A not-for-profit changing the narrative around booze in the bush.

https://www.soberinthecountry.org/

The Ripple Effect

The Ripple Effect is an online intervention designed to investigate what works to reduce the self-stigma (negative attitudes you have towards yourself) and perceived-stigma (negative attitudes you believe others have about you) among males from the farming community, aged 30-64 years, who have been bereaved by suicide, attempted suicide, cared for someone who attempted suicide, have had thoughts of suicide, or been touched by suicide in some other way.

https://therippleeffect.com.au/about-us/

Taking Stock

Being a farmer is both joyous and challenging. Climate disasters, unpredictable weather, fair price fight for product, swings in commodity markets and the pandemic are just some challenges causing distress. In response, rural communities have come together to set up wellbeing networks and suicide prevention groups to support each other and build farmer wellbeing. We invite you to use and adapt our library of resources to start or develop a group for suicide prevention and wellbeing and to create tools that foster good mental health for farmers.

https://takingstock.community/

Ability Agriculture

Enabling awareness & opportunity for people with disability in agriculture.

https://abilityagriculture.com/

Rural Aid

Rural Aid offers free, confidential counselling to Rural Aid registered farmers and their family. Rural Aid counsellors catch up with their farmers where they're most comfortable; whether it’s on farm, in town, or over the phone.

https://www.ruralaid.org.au/

Reach Out

If you are stressed about the drought, our Digital Drought Care Package will help you cope and stay hopeful.

https://au.reachout.com/collections/dealing-with-stress-from-the-drought

Rural Financial Counselling Service

Free confidential financial coaching to primary producers.

https://rfcssq.org.au/

National Rural Women's Coalition

Builds capacity in women living in rural, regional, and remote Australia through a broad range of programs and webinars. Working to acknowledge and celebrate the wonderful diversity that is the cohort of our members by breaking down stereotypes, promoting positive and inclusive profiles of rural women living and working and doing the ordinary to the extraordinary.

https://www.nrwc.com.au/

Farmer to Lifeline Farmer

Support line for farmers

Monday - Friday 1800 936 229

https://www.lifelineqld.org.au/get-help/farmer-to-farmer-crisis-support

Farmsafe Australia

Farmsafe Australia is here to provide the awareness and resources that will help farmers to be proactive with their safe work practices and inform them on how to make better decisions on a day-to-day basis.

https://farmsafe.org.au/

FarmHub

Our website is designed to provide farmers with a comprehensive range of resources, including news articles, expert opinions, and practical advice on everything from crop management to livestock care.

In particular, we are committed to providing the latest information on farmer relief packages from the government, ensuring that farmers have access to the financial assistance and other support they need to weather difficult times.

https://farmhub.org.au/

Drought Angels

Responding to the needs of primary producers impacted by environmental disasters, including droughts. Providing financial assistance, food hampers, care packs, and mental wellbeing support via telephone and farm visits.

https://droughtangels.org.au/get-support/assistance-application/

Fat Farmers Rural Health Initiative

Our groups encourage farmers and those living in rural communities to get active, connect with others and have some fun! We welcome farmers and friends of all ages and fitness levels.
Check the website map for your nearest group. Or contact us to start a new one!

https://www.fatfarmers.com/

Downs & West Community Support

Support and assistance to individuals and farming families living in the Darling Downs South West and the South Burnett regions who are severely affected by drought, floods, fire, wild dog attacks or family matters beyond their control.

https://www.downsandwestcommunitysupport.org/

AgHealth Australia

Templates, guides, and prompts for safety planning and fatigue management

https://aghealth.sydney.edu.au/resources/resources-for-farmers/

Are You Bogged Mate?

Aims to boost awareness and start a conversation with the broader community about the rising issue of depression and suicide rates among men in rural areas. Confronting the challenges that country men face on a daily basis, talking about mental health, and lighting the path to support.

https://areyouboggedmate.com.au/

Australian Red Cross - Drought Resilience Program

Focuses on wellbeing and is led by communities themselves. The program recognises that people who have been living through dry times know what they need, and how best to manage their wellbeing. The program currently runs across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia.

It offers:

Workshops and training for organisations and service providers about communicating in times of stress, ‘supporting the supporters’ and psychological first aid.
Training for community members on Farm First Aid, becoming resilient leaders and supporting others through psychological first aid.
Linking community leaders and members with specialist support, guidance and resources, as well as a mentor program for those looking for further guidance on supporting their community.
Wellbeing support and practical assistance at community events, gatherings and meetings, as well as outreach direct to homes and properties.

https://www.redcross.org.au/emergencies/drought-resilience-program/

Act for Ag

A psychologist, farmer, wife and mother aka Steph - a passionate human on a mission to improve the wellbeing and resilience of Rural Australia from the ground up. Created the Navigate For Her Community to allow other rural women to gain access to easy to apply tools to help them stay on track, show up as the person they truly want to be, and have healthy relationships.

https://actforag.com.au/

TIACS

TIACS is a professional mental health counselling service for tradies, truckies, farmers and blue collar workers.

After successfully launching their social enterprise workwear company TradeMutt, founders Ed and Dan saw a great need to remove the barriers that prevented hard working Australians from accessing professional mental health counselling.

0488 846 988

8am - 10pm Monday - Friday

https://www.tiacs.org/how-it-works/