Support Hub – Resources for managing tough times
Welcome to our Support Hub, where you will find a range of mental health resources and information tailored for Australian farmers and agricultural communities. Farming can be both rewarding and challenging, with unique pressures tied to the seasons and unexpected events like natural disasters.
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This hub is here to support you with practical tools and guidance to help you prepare for and manage tough times, whether you’re navigating the demands of the farming calendar or facing extreme challenges.
This is not a crisis support page. If you, or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000 immediately or access crisis support.
Use the buttons below to find out information specific to each state and territory
Mental health support for farmers
If you, or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000 immediately.
Rural Aid
Counselling on phone or on farm for farmers and their families. May also provide financial assistance, fodder or domestic water to those impacted by natural disaster or drought.
1300 175 594
https://ruralaid.org.au/services-providedRural Health Connect
Provides video and phone access to psychologists for persons living in rural and regional areas.
0493 432 144
https://ruralhealthconnect.com.auifarmwell
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.auTIACS (This is a conversation starter)
A free phone and text counselling service offering mental health support to Australia’s blue collar workers, including farmers.
0488 846 988
https://tiacs.orgFarm Angels
Supports primary producers impacted by natural disasters, offering financial aid, food, care packs, and mental health support.
07 4662 7371
https://farmangels.org.auAdditional support and resources are available for each state and territory.
Managing Stress on the Farm
View or order the Managing Stress on the Farm publication for practical guidance.
Learn MoreCampfire Podcast
Engaging, solution-focused podcasts on work-related risks to mental health on the farm.
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A new step-by-step guide to plan mental health and wellbeing events in farming communities, coming soon!
Crisis support
If you, or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000 immediately.
1800RESPECT
Sexual assault and domestic family violence counselling service.
1800 737 732
https://1800respect.org.auSuicide Call Back Service
24/7 telephone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.
1300 659 467
https://suicidecallbackservice.org.auSuicide Line
A 24/7 telehealth service that offers free professional phone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide and anyone experiencing mental health issues.
1300 651 251
https://suicideline.org.auLifeline
A 24/7 telephone service that offers confidential support and advice to help you deal with stress and personal challenges.
131 114
https://lifeline.org.au13YARN
The first national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. Confidential one on one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter. Crisis support 24/7.
139 276
https://13yarn.org.auMensLine Australia
Telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime.
1300 789 978
https://mensline.org.auSupport and information for specific groups
Children, youth, parents and families
Emerging minds
Resources, fact sheets and podcasts about children and young people’s mental health following natural disasters.
https://emergingminds.com.au/familiesKids Helpline
Free confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for children and young people aged 5-25 years.
1800 551 800
https://kidshelpline.com.auPANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia)
Supports the mental health and wellbeing of expecting, new and growing families.
1300 726 306
https://panda.org.auGamblers Help
24/7 support for individuals and families affected by gambling harm.
1800 858 858
https://gamblershelp.com.auFamily relationship service
Range of services to assist families manage relationship issues.
1800 737 732
https://familyrelationships.gov.auHeadspace
Online and phone counselling service for young people aged 12-25 years.
1800 650 890
https://headspace.org.auParentline
Free confidential online and phone counselling service for parents with children. 8am to 9pm, 7 days per week.
1300 301 300
https://parentline.com.au/issues/coping-crisis-or-disasterReachOUT
Online mental health service for young people and their parents.
https://about.au.reachout.comRelationships Australia
Relationship support services for individuals, families and communities.
1300 364 277
https://relationships.org.auMen
Men’s Referral Service
Counselling, information and referral service for men who use violence and abuse to change their behaviour. Available 24/7.
1300 766 491
https://ntv.org.auMensLine Australia
Telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime.
1300 789 978
https://mensline.org.auAlcohol and drug issues
Family Drug Support
Help dealing with drug and alchohol use in your family.
1300 368 186
https://fds.org.auGrief
GriefLine
Free telephone support and resources for those dealing with grief and loss.
1300 845 745
https://griefline.org.au/resources/natural-disastersCALD Communities
Embrace
Multicultural mental health resources for the CALD community available in over 30 languages.
https://embracementalhealth.org.au/Other mental health support
Head to Health
Find online and phone mental health services, information and resources.
1800 595 212
https://headtohealth.gov.auSANE Australia
Support and fact sheets on dealing with a crisis or natural disaster for those with complex mental health issues.
1800 187 263
https://sane.orgMindspot
Supports adults with free, confidential psychological assessments and treatments, and access to qualified therapists.
1800 614 434
https://mindspot.org.auAdditional support and resources are available for each state and territory.
Online resources for disaster recovery
Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience
Resources for disaster recovery.
https://knowledge.aidr.org.au/resources/floodPhoenix Australia
Information, training and resources for professionals who support individuals and communities experiencing the mental health impacts of disasters.
https://phoenixaustralia.org/disaster-hub/recoverNational Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
Helping communities in times of emergency while preparing Australia for future disasters.
https://nema.gov.auRecovery Connect
Brings together services and supports from charities, organisations and government to help people prepare for and recover from disasters and major natural events.
https://recovery.serviceconnect.gov.auAustralian Red Cross
Mental health resources and education.
1800 560 760
https://emv.vic.gov.au/emergency-recovery-resource-portalAdditional support and resources are available for each state and territory.
Business support
Rural Financial Counselling Service
Provides free and independent financial counselling to eligible farmers, fishers, foresters and small related businesses experiencing, or at risk of, financial hardship.
1300 771 741
https://rfcsnetwork.com.auRural Aid
Counselling on phone or on farm for farmers and their families. May also provide financial assistance, fodder or domestic water to those impacted by natural disaster or drought.
1300 175 594
https://ruralaid.org.au/services-providedAdditional support and resources are available for each state and territory.
Learn more about mental health
Mental Health First Aid
Course teaches participants how to provide initial support to someone who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
https://mhfa.com.auR U OK?
A harm prevention charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives.
https://ruok.org.auBlack Dog Institute
Black Dog Institute is a medical research institute focussed on mental health (UNSW).
https://blackdoginstitute.org.auAdditional support and resources are available for each state and territory.
Useful resources
Department of Agriculture & Water Resources
Drought assistance information.
https://agriculture.gov.au/agriculture-land/farm-food-drought/droughtReachOut Australia
Resources for young people dealing with stress from the drought.
https://au.reachout.com/collections/dealing-with-stress-from-the-droughtAdditional support and resources are available for each state and territory.
Dealing with a stressful season
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DOWNLOAD NOWFunded through the Victorian Government’s Farming Safe and Well Program
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