Rural Aid has released its 2026 Farm Recovery Event (FRE) program, delivering practical, hands-on support to farming communities impacted by floods, fires, cyclones and ongoing drought.
These week-long events bring together volunteers from across the country to help restore damaged farm infrastructure, improve productivity and support the wellbeing of farming families doing it tough. From fencing and repairs to property clean-ups and gardening, volunteers play a vital role in helping farmers get back on their feet.
The 2026 program will deliver six events across disaster-affected regions including two that are neighbours of Sunraysia:
8–13 March, Natimuk, VIC, supporting farmers recovering from recent fires, along with repeated floods, storms and prolonged dry conditions.
And
31 May – 5 June, Loxton, SA, providing targeted assistance in the Riverland region as drought continues to impact farm viability and livestock management.
To learn more or sign up to volunteer, visit www.ruralaid.org.au/volunteers
To donate and stand together with our farmers, visit www.everystep.ruralaid.org.au
