Farmers across Australia, particularly those in disaster-impacted regions, are strongly encouraged to register with Rural Aid.
Large areas of Victoria are currently battling bushfires, while North Queensland continues to experience flooding and cyclone impacts, and parts of NSW face storms which are continuing to place additional strain on farmers already under pressure
Rural Aid is urging farmers to register immediately to ensure support can be delivered as quickly as possible when it is needed most.
Rural Aid chief executive officer John Warlters said disasters don’t wait, and neither should farmers.
“Registering with Rural Aid now means we can act fast when conditions worsen, whether that’s financial relief, counselling, or delivering hay and water to farmers who need it most,” John said.
Rural Aid is already responding in disaster-affected regions, providing direct financial assistance to farmers in north-west Queensland and Victoria to help cover urgent and unexpected expenses as they recover from floods, fires and severe weather events.
“Our teams are already working in disaster zones, supporting farmers who are exhausted, overwhelmed and facing enormous uncertainty,” he said.
“By registering early, farmers ensure critical support can be delivered as quickly as possible when disasters strike.”
Rural Aid provides free support to registered farmers and their families, including:
- Financial assistance for urgent and unexpected expenses
- Professional counselling and wellbeing support
- Hay deliveries to feed livestock
- Water deliveries for household needs
- Volunteer assistance through Farm Army and Farm Recovery Event programs.
“Farmers are incredibly resilient, but they shouldn’t have to face disasters alone,” John said.
“We strongly encourage every farmer, especially those in high-risk areas, to register now so help can be mobilised immediately when it’s needed.”
Farmers should register for free at faa.ruralaid.org.au or by calling 1300 327 624.
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.
The organisation continues to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with rural Australians, helping them overcome hardship, build resilience, and create stronger, more sustainable futures.