Page Contents
- Emergency/Bushfire/Climate Information
- Emotional and Social Wellbeing Support
- Farm Business Support Services
- Information for Rural & Health Professionals
- Rural Support Organisations
- Victorian Emergency Water Supply Points Map
Steering Straight: My plan to stay on track
Steering Straight is a resource that has been developed in collaboration with members of the farming community. It aims to help farmers look beyond the endless cycle of tasks to do, and help with reflection, planning for the challenges ahead, and preparing for action, with a focus on wellbeing. Steering Straight will help you to:
- Know what activities are helpful and keep you feeling positive during tough times
- Achieve future goals, and break them down into manageable steps
- Know who you can call on for support when tackling a goal or a challenge
Steering Straight is available as a standalone resource and as part of the Managing Stress on the Farm booklet.
The Steering Straight plan can be downloaded and printed, or filled in online before being saved, downloaded, and/or printed.
Managing Stress on the Farm
Staying healthy and well is important in good times and trying times. Drought, flood, bushfires and change in prices can be a trying time for many farmers. We have compiled this list of resources as an easy reference for you to seek the required support.
The times when we least feel like looking after ourselves are when we need to do it the most.
If you would like to order copies or view the PDF version of our publication “Managing Stress on the Farm”
Emotional and Social Wellbeing Support
Helpline Contact Numbers
Online Support Service
Emergency/Bushfire/Climate Information
National
Emergency+ App
For Apple/iPhone
national app to help people call the right number at the right time anywhere in Australia—uses GPS so location is ascertained
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/emergency-+/id691814685?mt=8National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
Helping communities in times of emergency while preparing Australia for future disasters.
https://nema.gov.au/Emergency+ App
For Android national app to help people call the right number at the right time anywhere in Australia—uses GPS so location is ascertained
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.threesixtyentertainment.nesn&hl=enNational Farmers Federation
Farm Hub – Enter your location to find local services & support
https://nff.org.au/GoodSAM
GoodSAM provides the ability for those calling emergency services to instantly share their location and live video from their mobile device, without an app, dramatically improving dispatch efficiency for Police, Fire & Ambulance agencies worldwide.
https://www.goodsamapp.org/Victoria
New South Wales
NSW Government Relief
Assistance for bush fire affected communities
https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/assistance-bushfire-affected-communitiesQLD
QLD Rural Fire Service
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/about-us/frontline-services/rural-fire-serviceQLD SES
State Emergency Service
https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/about-us/frontline-services/state-emergency-serviceSouth Australia
Western Australia
My Fire Watch
MyFireWatch allows you to interactively browse satellite observed hotspots
https://myfirewatch.landgate.wa.gov.au/State Emergency Management Committee
List of financial, welfare and health support options and resources.
https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/state-emergency-management-committeeNorthern Territory
ACT
Tasmania
Resources
A NSW Farmers Blueprint for Maintaining the Mental Health and Wellbeing of the People on NSW farms
NSW Farmers Mental Health Network
https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/3795267iFarmwell
Growing farmers’ wellbeing – University of South Australia & Partners
https://ifarmwell.com.au/aboutRecognising and Responding to Stress
PDF – National Centre for Farmer Health
/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/RecognisingRespondingToStress.pdfResources for Young People Dealing with Stress from the Drought
ReachOut Australia
https://au.reachout.com/collections/dealing-with-stress-from-the-droughtTrauma: Reaction and Recovery Fact Sheet
National Centre for Farmer Health
/page/health-centre/trauma-reaction-and-recoveryRecovering after a natural disaster
Lifeline
https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/topics/recovering-after-a-natural-disasterRelationships and Communication Fact Sheet
National Centre for Farmer Health
/page/health-centre/relationships-and-communicationStress and Farming: Coping Tips Fact Sheet
National Centre for Farmer Health
/page/health-centre/stress-and-farming-coping-tipsThe Ripple Effect
Online intervention to reduce the stigma associated with suicide – National Centre for Farmer Health
https://therippleeffect.com.au/Links for Keeping Well
Beyond Now App
Beyondblue – If you or someone close to you is experiencing suicidal thought or feelings, having a safety plan can help you get through the tough moments
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/beyondnow-suicide-safety-plan/id1059270058?mt=8Truama: Supporting Others Fact Sheet
National Centre for Farmer Health
/page/health-centre/trauma-supporting-othersHeat Stress and Heat Stroke
National Centre for Farmer Health
/page/health-centre/heat-stress-and-heat-strokeStaying Healthy in the Heat
PDF Download – Department of Health, Victoria
https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/Api/downloadmedia/%7B035019FA-106E-4C67-AC83-52C21C752270%7DInformation for Rural & Health Professionals
Victorian Emergency Water Supply Points Map
Victoria has a network of about 300 emergency water supply points
https://www.water.vic.gov.au/groundwater/emergency-water-supply-pointsRecognising and Responding to Stress
PDF – National Centre for Farmer Health
/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/20180320-Recognising-and-responding-to-stress-in-challenging-times.pdfTemplate – Support and Assistance Contacts
DOC – Use our template to create your own regional support contact list – National Centre for Farmer Health
/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20160624-Support-and-Assistance-Contacts-V2.doc
Farm Business Support Services
Dairy Farmer Centralhttps://www.gardinerfoundation.com.au/central-support-directory-launches-for-dairy-farmers/
Drought Assistance Information
Department of Agriculture & Water Resources
http://www.agriculture.gov.au/ag-farm-food/drought/drought-assistance-contactsFarm Household Allowance
Department of Human Services
13 23 16
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/farm-household-allowanceFind a Rural Financial Counsellor
Department of Agriculture
http://www.agriculture.gov.au/ag-farm-food/drought/assistance/rural-financial-counselling-serviceTaxation Measures
The Australian Taxation Office can help people affected by drought
http://www.agriculture.gov.au/ag-farm-food/drought/assistance/tax-reliefYour Bank’s Financial Difficulty Team Contact Details
Australian Banking Association
https://www.ausbanking.org.au/for-customers/financial-difficulty/Farmer Assistance Line
8am-8pm Monday – Friday
13 23 16
Farm Management Deposits (FMD)
How to access your FMD’s after a natural disasted – Australian Taxation Office
13 28 66
https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/Primary-producers/In-detail/Farm-management-deposits-scheme/?=redirected_farmmanagementdepositsTax Office – Support in difficult times
Taxpayers experience financial difficulties.
https://www.ato.gov.au/general/support-in-difficult-times/Victorian Drought Concessional Loans
administered by Rural Bank
http://www.ruralfinance.com.au/industry-programs/drought-concessional-loans-schemeDrought Angels
Provide financial support to primary producers across Australia affected by disaster.
07 4662 7371
admin@droughtangels.org.auhttps://droughtangels.org.au/Rural Support Organisations
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