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Thank you for your commitment as one of our most valued supporters. Today we have a special opportunity for you to go even further — a gift which will inspire others to contribute more by providing a match towards our next appeal.

By joining our matched giving fund, your donation will be used to match gifts from other donors, doubling their impact and encouraging even more people to give.

With your leadership, we can inspire our community to come together and achieve something remarkable.

Donations of $2 and over are tax deductible. Your donation to Rural Aid is secure. We are committed to ensuring that your donation is used to aid farmers and rural communities.

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The need for mental health support is greater than ever.

Farmers are facing mental health challenges due to a combination of financial stress, natural disasters, isolation, and stigma surrounding mental health.

59%

The average suicide rate in Australian farmers is 59% higher than the general population.

51%

51% of farmers agree that mental health is a problem or concern in their local community.

75%

75% of farmers would reach out to a counsellor for support... but 38% have identified barriers accessing services.

“When you get into a hole and you're wondering where the ray of hope is... Being around people who care really means something.”

For many farmers, the daily demands of running a property leave little time or energy for recovery. Nancy and Gary know this all too well.

In 2019, during a crippling drought, a fire tore through their property, destroying fences and adding to their already overwhelming stress. Then in 2023, it happened again: another fire, more devastation.

With their future on the line, support from Rural Aid became their lifeline.

“We wouldn’t have been able to continue without that help. It got the farm back up and running—it was a game changer.”

Your support can change everything for farmers like Nancy and Gary.

“When you get into a hole and you're wondering where the ray of hope is... Being around people who care really means something.”

For many farmers, the daily demands of running a property leave little time or energy for recovery. Nancy and Gary know this all too well.

In 2019, during a crippling drought, a fire tore through their property, destroying fences and adding to their already overwhelming stress. Then in 2023, it happened again: another fire, more devastation.

With their future on the line, support from Rural Aid became their lifeline.

“We wouldn’t have been able to continue without that help. It got the farm back up and running—it was a game changer.”

Your support can change everything for farmers like Nancy and Gary.

Every dollar supports better mental health in the bush.

Your contribution can make a real, tangible difference to the lives of those who feed our nation, helping us to provide mental health support, and long-term well-being programs.

Free support with experienced counsellors

One-on-one support through on-property visits, and check-in calls. 

Community mental health workshops and events

Community workshops that open up conversations about mental health.

School mental health programs for rural kids

Programs that nurture emotional growth and build resilience in children in rural communities.

“You don’t want to admit that you’re struggling. Farmers are strong, but sometimes we need support, too.”

Life on the farm hasn't been easy for Carol and her husband in recent years. They've weathered a series of tough times: drought, devastating fires, and floods. These challenges have taken a toll on her farm, her cattle, and her mental health.

“I was really thankful for Rural Aid for reaching out and going, "Hey, do you need help? Let's talk about it." And I think without them, I probably would have gone under.”

Carol’s experience is far from unique. The mental toll on farmers in rural Australia is real, and often goes unnoticed.

Your support can change everything for a farmer like Carol.

“You don’t want to admit that you’re struggling. Farmers are strong, but sometimes we need support, too.”

Life on the farm hasn't been easy for Carol and her husband in recent years. They've weathered a series of tough times: drought, devastating fires, and floods. These challenges have taken a toll on her farm, her cattle, and her mental health.

“I was really thankful for Rural Aid for reaching out and going, "Hey, do you need help? Let's talk about it." And I think without them, I probably would have gone under.”

Carol’s experience is far from unique. The mental toll on farmers in rural Australia is real, and often goes unnoticed.

Your support can change everything for a farmer like Carol.

Thank you for your continued generosity and for being such an integral part of our mission.

With your support, we can ensure rural communities have the resources they need to thrive once again.

Australian farmers need your support

Rural Aid is Australia’s leading charity supporting rural communities, seeking to create a stronger and more sustainable future for our mates in the bush.

All donations received by Rural Aid ensure the ongoing provision of critical assistance to farmers, including the expansion of our national mental health and wellbeing program.