Today Chris Iffland tells us first hand what life is like as a 5th generation farmer, Neil McWhannell talks about the Rotary Club of Wahroonga initiative to support the farmers, Hugh Burne our second farmer tells us about some of the infrastructure he has put in place that is supporting both his farm and his neighbours premises. Lastly United Tradies Chris Saville will be sharing his new project and helping our farmer Chris on the farm!
Further Resources
The Rotary fundraising initiative
Interview with Caroline Lyons AM
Support networks and resources
- Rural Assistance Authority
- Rural Resilience Program with a drought preparedness survey
- Lifeline – Family Relationship Problems
- Aussie Helpers
- NSW Farmers - Growing the Best
- Rural Mental Health – 1300 515 915
- National Drought help
- Family and Relationship Advice Line - 1800 050 321
- Relationships Australia – 1300 364 277
- Lifeline - 1300 13 11 14
- Salvation Army - Drought assistance
- Mission Australia
Articles
Drought Aid Not Helping - The New Daily