Donations
If you are considering support for farmers or regional communities impacted by natural disasters, such as flood, fire and drought, there are several registered charities you can turn to. Some focus specifically on assisting farmers, while others provide broader support to rural communities.
While NFF does not specifically endorse any single charity, the links below are to registered charities involved in disaster relief efforts.
Rural Aid
A leading rural charity offering practical support such as hay, water, financial aid, and mental health counselling. They also run community resilience programs to help farmers recover and rebuild.
Farm Angels (formerly Drought Angels)
Provides financial assistance, food hampers, care packs, and mental wellbeing support to primary producers affected by natural disasters across Australia.
Aussie Helpers
Supports farming families and communities through tough times with services including fodder and water deliveries, financial aid, and mental health support.
Disaster Relief Australia
Deploys veteran-led volunteer teams to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts, including rebuilding infrastructure and providing community support.
Mates at the Gate
A not-for-profit organisation dedicated to assisting Australian farmers during challenging times, including droughts, floods, and fires. They aim to provide essential support when it is needed most.
Disaster.org.au
Operates the FarmHand Heroes program, providing targeted assistance to farmers dealing with flooding and drought, and organises events to boost local economies in disaster-affected areas.
Rapid Relief Team (RRT)
Offers immediate assistance to farmers during disasters, including delivering food, water, and other essential supplies.
Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal
FRRR provides funding and support to rural and regional communities for disaster preparedness and recovery initiatives.
Country Women’s Association (CWA)
The Disaster Relief Fund is used to assist Australians who have been adversely affected by a disaster.
BlazeAid
A volunteer-based organisation that works with families and individuals in rural Australia after natural disasters such as fires and floods, working alongside the rural families to rebuild fences and other structures that have been damaged or destroyed.
Mental Health Support
As farmers face the pressures of running a business, and withstand challenges like droughts, floods and bushfires, it is common to experience distress, including anxiety and depression.
Find out more about supports available here.
