Community groups and service organisations

Not-for-profit community-based groups and registered charities are actively supporting drought-affected farmers across the state with fodder and other practical assistance including vouchers.

If you need their support or want to support the work they do, contact them today.

Aussie Hay Runners

Aussie Hay Runners deliver donated hay to farmers who have been impacted by natural disasters like fire, flood and drought. Fodder is transported to impacted communities using volunteer truck drivers.

Call: 0421 972 332
Email: aussiehayrunners@gmail.com

Blaze Aid

BlazeAid is a volunteer-based organisation that works with families and individuals in rural Australia after natural disasters. Their current drought program is Give a Farmer a Break, to raise money for fodder.

Call 0418 990 267
Email: admin@blazeaid.com.au
Web: www.blazeaid.com.au

Farm Angels

Farm Angels delivers targeted practical, financial and ongoing support to Australian primary producers affected by natural disasters such as droughts, floods and fires.

As a registered charity, it also provides mental health and wellbeing support for farming families during crises and recovery.

Call: 0407 396 587
Email: support@farmangels.org.au
Web: www.farmangels.org.au

Need for Feed

Need for Feed is a volunteer organisation coordinated by the Lions Club. They provide emergency fodder at a state and national level to support farmers and rural communities. The organisation welcomes all fodder donations from hay, non-perishable household goods to dog food and other types of animal feed, as well as financial donations.

Email: contact@needforfeed.org
Web: www.needforfeed.org

Rotary

Rotary clubs in Victoria support farmers, particularly in times of drought and other emergencies. They provide various forms of assistance, including financial aid, practical support like fodder provision and mental health resources.

Contact the Rotary Club in your local community.

Rural Aid

Rural Aid provides critical support to farmers affected by natural disaster including drought. Eligible primary producers, including livestock, produce, and beekeeping farmers can register with Rural Aid to start receiving support including fodder, domestic water, financial assistance and counselling and wellbeing services.

Call: 1300 327 624
Email: contact@ruralaid.org.au
Web: www.ruralaid.org.au