EVERY 10 days, Australia loses a farmer to suicide.
Behind that number are families, communities and generations forever impacted.
As many farming families continue recovering from drought, floods, bushfires and other natural disasters while navigating increasing financial pressures, the need for support has never been greater.
This August, Australians are being urged to register, donate and throw on a flanno in support of Farm Angels’ annual Flanno for a Farmer campaign.
The official day takes place on Friday, 14 August, with workplaces, schools, sporting clubs and communities invited to ‘throw on a flanno’ and help raise vital funds for farmers in need.
Since launching Flanno for a Farmer, Australians have raised more than $1.269 million to help Farm Angels deliver practical assistance to farming families, including emergency financial relief, food hampers, care packs, financial assistance and ongoing mental health and wellbeing support when they need it most.
Founder of Farm Angels, Natasha Johnston, said Australians can make a real difference through one simple act.
“Farming families are facing enormous challenges right now, and many are carrying those burdens quietly,” Ms Johnston said.
“Throwing on a flanno is a simple way to show they’re not alone, but it’s the donations behind it that allow us to provide practical support when families need it most.
“Every registration, every donation and every person who throws on a flanno helps us continue supporting farming families through some of the toughest times of their lives.
“Together, we can remind them that someone cares.”
Farm Angels provides tailored support to farming families across Australia, helping them stay on the land through financial assistance, food and essential supplies, care packages and mental health and wellbeing support during times of crisis.
To register, donate, buy an official Farm Angels Flanno or find out more, visit flannoforafarmer.com.au ahead of Flanno for a Farmer Day on 14 August.
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