This grants program empowers local organisations to deliver events and initiatives tailored to their unique needs.

The focus is on activities that support mental wellbeing and bring farmers, farming families and others in rural communities together - whether through mental health capacity-building initiatives or other creative ideas - reflecting the diversity of the communities they serve.

Events may include:

Social and/or networking event: up to $5,000 is available for the delivery of social or networking events which increase community connection and promote mental health awareness and understanding, where farmers engage with like-minded people and health care professionals.

Mental health training or workshop: up to $5,000 is available to deliver a relevant health / mental health care focused workshop or training opportunity. 

There are no restrictions on how many applications can be submitted per applicant, however each event / activity must be submitted as a separate application.

Applications are open until the Program budget is fully expended. Events must be held by 31 December 2026.

Applicants must be a member of the agriculture industry or farming community or be able to demonstrate current links to a local farming community through activities such as supply and services, community support, healthcare providers. (Essential)

Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to:

• Community or farmer groups
• Sporting clubs
• Volunteer organisations
• Service providers
• Incorporated bodies
• Private businesses
• Local government organisations
• Healthcare providers.

• Phone: 03 5551 8533
• Email: lotfg@wdhs.net