Australia is famously known for its beaches, wide open spaces, the bush, the outback and its beautiful natural wonders. With our unique wildlife and sunshine, we proudly attracted 8.8 million tourists in 2018 to our shores.

Like other countries we face our challenges and at the forefront on most Australian’s minds now is our drought affected areas, farmers and businesses doing it tough. The crisis is reported daily and heartbreaking images of dead cattle or defeated farmers on our tv screens see us city folk wondering what we can to help?

There are plenty of registered organizations that are doing an amazing job to try and alleviate some pressure and listed below is how you can help.

Australian red cross

Support In Disasters And Conflict. Care for Vulnerable People

https://www.redcross.org.au/news-and-media/news

Rural Aid/buy a bale

Rural Aid is proud of its support of farmers and rural communities. Our Buy a Bale program is our natural disaster assistance program for those suffering flood, fire or the effects of drought in rural communities.

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Drought Angels

A small charity run by people with big hearts, supporting Aussie farmers & rural communities with meaningful and personalized assistance.

Drought Angels – Supporting Aussie Farmers & Their Communities

Aussie helpers

Aussie Helpers stays in touch with 100’s of farming families to ensure their wellbeing and survival through good and bad times

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Lions need for feed Lions

Australia has a proud history of achievement in Disaster and Emergency Relief, Medical Research and Community Service. … We assist with local community fundraising for special causes and help with the development and building of local parks, community venues, and sporting centres.

http://www.needforfeed.org/

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is an evangelical Christian church. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ while helping others without discrimination

https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/about-us/news-and-stories/disasters-other-appeals/2018-droughts/

Foundation for rural and regional renewal

The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) is a not-for-profit organisation that harnesses the power of collective investment between government, business and philanthropy to improve the lives of those living in rural, regional and remote Australia.

https://www.frrr.org.au/