Outback Links Important Update – 17-March-2020

Frontier Services have been in Birdsville for decades and in 2020, we will be showing up again to this iconic Outback event!

Our Fundraising Team are working on the exciting details , however if you would like to take this opportunity to be a part of the team, support our Bush Chaplain in the Cunnamulla Burke & Wills Remote Area, Cain Hartigan and his wife Jackie, and attend this ‘bucket list’ Aussie event at the turn of the decade, then this is your chance! Express your interest today! Please note – accommodation is BYO and self sufficient.

Check out the event website at www.birdsvilleraces.com/

When: 2nd – 6th of September 2020

Duration: 5 days

Accommodation: BYO Required – unfortunately we have no accommodation options available to us anymore

The female in this couple has to go overseas to look after her elderly parents and her husband will be left looking after the place with two young grandchildren. Please shout if you can lend some meaningful hands at this one. They have a nature refuge as well for those interested in learning more about that.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: Up to 4 weeks

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

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This young family are looking for back up support with domestic cleaning, garden, assisting in the school room and general light house maintenance to help them get on top of things. Can you lend a hand?

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2-4 weeks

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

This couple has reached out for back up support with some pressing property maintenance in which that have asked for some lending hands.

Jobs include some carpentry work including windows installation, repairing some guttering, fitting fibro sheets, some plumbing work including drainage pipes and PVC piping to put together and some repairs and then lastly some painting inside and out of the homestead.

If you have the time and the skills, we would love to hear from you!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2-4 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

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This couple would be incredibly grateful for your support to help relieve the relentless pressure of the drought. They have been drought declared for 12 years, but this year they feel the conditions are worsening. They are spending all their time on feeding cattle, trucking feed in their own truck, which is a nine hour drive from the coast. They have zero time or energy for the vitally important maintenance jobs such as fencing and yard repairs and they certainly can’t afford the mechanical work they need. General support with whatever skills you have would be amazing here. They would be full of gratitude! Shout if you can head here!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2-4 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

This couple are looking for expertise to help them build a deck out the front of their house. It is something they have wanted to do for 15 years but haven’t been able to get it done as yet! Your support with fencing would also be a massive help. They had originally planned on going away but their plans have had to be changed so later in the year, there may be a farm sitting opportunity at this one.

When: TBC – please let us know if you are interested in this one and we can keep you updated

Duration: 2-4 weeks – flexible

Accommodation – BYO

This couple are very grateful for the support they have received from Outback Links to date. They run a massive property and can always do with some helping hands to help relieve some of the pressure and reduce the isolation of living in remote Australia. Would you  like to lend a hand and experience what life is like on the land? This may be the opportunity for you!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: Flexible

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

Two sisters and are custodians of a sandstone property from 1862. They are both almost 90 and run things between them. To say they work hard, would be an understatement. Their family are working on a long-term solution with them so have reached out to Outback Links volunteers in the interim to assist in relieving some of the relentless pressure. Tasks would include gardening, some cooking, some cleaning and some valuable assistance running their small tourism operation to the property. If you are willing to put your hand to anything and everything and go with the flow, this would be a very rewarding placement.

When: Now

Duration: 2 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: Plenty of room for caravan parking and access to water and power. Access to shower facilities can be arranged if necessary.

This couple have been on the land their whole lives. They are looking for back up support on their adjoining property with a vast array of duties. Please shout if you are in the area and can lend any hands. We will find you the jobs that suit your interest and skills!

When: April 2020

Duration: 1-2 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO or provided

This couple always have a long list of things to get done. Some jobs may include fencing, gardening, perhaps some painting. This family also feels the isolation and they enjoy the company of others so if you would like to lend a hand at this one, please shout out!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 1-2 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO Preferred

This couple are asking for back up support while some of their family have to go off droving to earn an income. They are looking for some caretaking support on the eastern side of the property which will provide them with the peace of mind of knowing someone is there. Your duties would include checking waters, some feeding and there are many other maintenance duties available if your skill sets match.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2-4 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO preferred

This young family, with four young children, are being badly impacted by the drought. There is a long list of things that need doing around the house and the farm so if you have awesome advanced handyman skills, this is the opportunity for you! Your jobs may include stove installation, enclose a garage, install toilets to name just a few. Depending on your skill set, there will be a job for you! Shout out if you can make a difference at this one!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 1-2 weeks

Accommodation: BYO required

This young family are being badly impacted by the drought. They are currently all living in their 3 bedroom house but they have a cottage nearby that needs some work. They are seeking someone with building skills to make this cottage usable and liveable for the kids. This would mean so much to them all so the kids can gain some independence. Shout out if you can make a difference at this one!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2-4 weeks

Accommodation: BYO required

This couple are really struggling to move forward in this drought. They are losing stock rapidly due to lack of fencing so if you have these skills, or willing to be shown, then you can make a real difference at this opportunity. Or perhaps you have mechanical skills, those would be more then welcome here too!

Looking for some beautiful volunteers who are happy to be 100% self sufficient.

When: TBC – please let us know if you are interested in this one and we can keep you updated

Duration: 2 weeks

Accommodation: BYO Caravan – Option 1 – Book yourself in at the caravan park in town 30km away (which is what the farmer is currently doing) or Option 2 – Park caravan on the farm where there will be access to water only.

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This family are looking for back up support with general farm duties. Shout if you would like to get involved!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2 weeks

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

The female in this couple has recently undergone unexpected major surgery back in September and is still not well enough to assist with drought feeding cattle and sheep and other farm jobs. They have had friends helping on and off but they have had to now return to their own families. They would be most grateful for any available assistance as it is difficult for her husband to do on his own. There is also clearing from fence lines and rebuilding of fences to do.

When: ASAP

Duration: 2-4 weeks

Accommodation: BYO is preferred

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The drought has been hard on this single farmer and her daughter. She has had to take work off the farm to make ends meet. She would love some volunteers who could help with fencing and some general farm maintenance which has been neglected because of circumstances over the last few years. They would also love caretakers for a week in Sept as she goes to her sons wedding.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2-4 weeks

Accommodation: BYO is preferred

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This single male farmer is looking for some assistance with mechanical, welding and plumbing tasks. If you have these skills and can lend them here to someone doing it tough in the bush, then we would love to hear from you!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO is preferred

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This young family have called out for help for their first muster of the upcoming year. Their youngest child is too young to go out mustering with the rest of the family so they are looking for some back up support to help inside the home during this time. If you are planning ahead and can head to Monto during the summer, we would love to hear from you!

When: January 2020

Duration: 2 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO is preferred

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This couple are foster parents as well as trying to run a property in this drought. They have reached out to you for support with a wide variety of duties.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO – Power available

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This couple have a unique farming operation which presents a great opportunity to learn lots while lending a hand and providing comradery. They are not able to leave the property at all and have a butcher shop in town to support themselves. Your duties would be varied according to your skills and abilities and there would be plenty to do! Reach out if you can lend a hand at this one!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 1-2 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO preferred

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This farming couple have called out for support as the drought has taken its toll on them and our stock. They would love some help with drought feeding animals and general help around the property that match you skill set. Anyone prepared to do some work around the house and the farm would be a great help and encouragement to them both.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2-4 weeks

Accommodation: BYO Preferred.

This family would be grateful for any support you can offer. They are looking for help to pull down a fence along the main road that joins our property. It is not a huge job but we simply do not have the time. If you can help, please shout!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 1 week

Accommodation: BYO please

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This family have been in drought so long, they are running low on funds and they can’t afford the time or the money to do any maintenance. Whatever time they take off to do something else means it takes away from feeding animals. They are run off their feet just keeping animals alive so some to help do some odd jobs would just make the world of difference.

Are you an all rounder? There are plenty of odd jobs to do like fixing holes in fences, machinery maintenance, feeding animals, general building maintenance, lighting repairs and the list goes on! Shout if you can make a meaningful difference at this one!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 4 weeks or more

Accommodation: “Bring Your Own” Accommodation is preferred but we could make arrangements if really needed

This single farmer is going the drought alone which makes life on the land very hard. On a small property, she would love your support with some work around the farm including feeding stock. Your support in keeping the garden alive would be great too.

When: ASAP

Duration: 2-4 weeks

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

This young family has reached our for back up support as they are doing it tough up in Augathella. Recent storm damage has left them with many repairs needing to be done. If you have some very valuable handyman skills, or perhaps a trade background and would love to get involved in some truly lasting drought relief volunteering, we would love to hear from you!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2-4 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

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This beautiful couple is looking for back up support to enable them to get away. Could you caretake for a couple of weeks? Duties would include feeding the dogs and looking after the garden.

When: 15-April-2020 – going away on the 17th

Duration: 2 weeks

Accommodation: BYO

This family are really struggling in this relentless drought and are reaching out for your support. They haven’t been able to plant feed crops in 7 years and had to recently sell all their weaners for half the price they should be getting. The relentless pressure is getting them down.

They are looking for help with mechanical tasks, auto electrical tasks as well as some external house painting which is weatherboard so there is some stripping back to do before repainting.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2-4 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

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This single farmer is still in need of people to help her continue the work on the wild dog boundary fencing so she can get it done. She runs a sheep property and these wild dogs are a major threat to her livelihood. If you are able to offer any support to help her on her way, we would love to hear from you!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2-4 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: Provided or BYO

This young family, parents and their 3 kids, would love your help in making their house a home and helping them move along some maintenance jobs that have been going on for 5 years. They are looking for help with some internal and external painting, some sanding as well as no-more gaping all the tongue and groove walls and ceilings. This will have a massive impact as the gaps are letting dust inside which is far from ideal. There is also some work in the garden to be done to prepare for a vegetable garden and orchard. This will include some digging. If you would like to get in and get dirty, this could be the placement for you!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2-4 weeks – depending on your skill sets

Accommodation: BYO please

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The female in this couple has lost both her mother and father in the 18 months and this is her late mothers property. She is trying to keep it looking neat and tidy until such time the family can make decisions regarding the future. This would be a very simple placement of caretaking and some gardening if you would like to escape the city for a short while.

Duration: 2-4 weeks – is flexible

Accommodation: BYO is preferred

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This elderly couple have reached out to you to ask for your help with getting a fresh coat of paint on their house. They both have terrible arthritis in their hands which leaves them unable to do this themselves, which they have done their entire lives. Please shout if you can lend a hand, even to get them started!

When: Anytime now

Duration: 2 weeks but can be flexible

Accommodation: Provided or BYO

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This couple would be incredibly grateful for your support to help relieve the relentless pressure of the drought. They have shared it is hitting them hard and they are finding it really difficult to keep up. He has an ongoing back injury and so daily stock feeding is very challenging and his wife has had to pick up casual work to even have an income.

Your duties will be varied based on your skills and abilities but anything you can do to help this couple, they would be full of gratitude. Shout if you can head here!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2-4 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO preferred

This couple are struggling with the impact of the drought. He has recently injured his knee and is limiting his abilities to get things done. They are seeking help with a large array of tasks but if you can weld, we would love to hear from you!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 1-2 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO preferred

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This couple are looking for some experienced volunteers that know the ropes when it comes to cattle, some machinery and general farm work tasks. We are just awaiting further confirmation on this but if it is of interest to you, please let us know!

When: Now

Duration: 1-2 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO or provided

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This couple operate a farmstay in an attempt to earn some sort of income, any income, in this horrendous drought. She is looking for back up support with their farmstay operations including some cooking, preparing the rooms and some cleaning duties. This would be of massive support with the day-to-day operations of their property.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: Varied

Accommodation: TBC

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This couple  would love some assistance with a general farm clean up along with some fencing and other general farm duties, including a little help with live stock.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 1-2 weeks

Accommodation: BYO Preferred. Shower and toilet available.

This couple is looking for back up support to look after their property for short time. Your jobs would include checking stock and stock water, maybe feeding poddy calves and generally keeping an eye on things around the station to make sure all is ok.

When: January 2020

Duration: 2-4 weeks

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

This couple is looking for back up support because of the very dry weather the last few years has meant they have not got a very good crop so there has been very little income. She is in need of some pruning and fruit thinning at present and some help with domestic duties would assist greatly.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 1-2 weeks

Accommodation: BYO is preferred

This couple are in their seventies and she runs a Folk Festival in the community every September. They have recently acquired a grant for water tanks and generators so they all need installing and ongoing maintenance. There is landscaping and gardening to do as well as cleaning up dead trees and weeds.

They are dedicated Landcare members so have many trees, wildlife corridors, we protect our Koala families and birdlife etc

There is always plenty to do around here all year round! Please shout if you would like to lend a hand at this one!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2-4 weeks

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

This mother and son are struggling to keep afloat in this drought. They would love some help with stock feeding and general help around the farm. Book work and domestic duties are also piling up as they both do 14 hour days. Another meaningful opportunity for you to make a practical difference in the lives of those in the bush.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: Up to 2 weeks

Accommodation: BYO only

This couple have called for your help to relieve some of pressure of this relentless drought. They could use some hands specifically around welding and plumbing – he has all the machinery, just needs the help and is currently nursing injuries which is limiting his ability to move forward.

Can you head out and give them a hand up by spending some time with them on their property?

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2-4 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

This farmer needs help around the house and with stock feeding. She would love someone who could put some new guttering around the house – she has all the materials ready to go. There are also some fence repairs needing to be done. Your support at this one would make a massive difference. Shout if you can head here!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 1-2 weeks

Accommodation: BYO

This couple are in need of some back up support whilst he recovers from surgery. Your tasks will include building some shade areas, gardening, mechanical assistance and general farm assistance.

When: TBC – please let us know if you are interested in this one and we can keep you updated

Duration: 2-4 weeks

Accommodation: BYO or could be provided

This family has been referred to us by a friend who has just had some amazing Outback Links volunteers. They are struggling with the relentless drought and there is a huge work load on their son who has been feeding stock for the past 2 years. Your support could allow him to get away for a few days for some much needed respite.

If you have the general handyman skills and can provide emotional support and encouragement, then this will most definitely provide you an opportunity to change lives.

When: TBC – please let us know if you are interested in this one and we can keep you updated

Duration: 1-4 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

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This couple would love your support as they battle on through this terrible drought. There is livestock feeding every day to do as well as many other chores to do around the farm. They would also love some company at home as well as church on Sunday if you would like. Please shout if you can head out to this one.

When: Anytime

Duration: 1-2 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

This couple and her elderly mother live on this property and are being hit hard by drought. As are the whole community. Her husband has had to go off the farm to keep some sort of income coming in. They would love some help with fencing, painting and general farm work. If you would like to lend a helping hand, give us a shout!

When: TBC – please let us know if you are interested in this one and we can keep you updated

Duration: 1-2 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

This couple have reached out for back up support as the wife has just finished medical treatment and continues her recovery now at home. Her husband has too been in hospital. He is a lot more frail now than before and they are now looking for assistance around the farm and house and that all important company.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2-4 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

This couple are being hit by drought, health challenges, financial stress as well as looking after her elderly mother in addition. The female in the couple is feeding their stock twice daily, often in the dark before or after work. She is in desperate need of some extra pairs of supportive hands to encourage her to stay strong as she carries the burden of her whole family and the property. Your main duties would be to be her sidekick, to help relieve the severe pressure that she and her family is experiencing right now and just know, what an outback angel you would be! Shout if you can head to this one ASAP!

When: ASAP

Duration: 2-4 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

This beautiful couple are looking for some company to help them get through the daily chores of running a property in this horrendous drought. Your duties will be varied and there will be something for everyone depending on your skills and abilities. Specifically, there is joining water poly pipes, building some new fencing, putting gates on the hay shed to list just a few as some examples. Just know, you will be making a meaningful difference here. Shout if you can head out there!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2-4 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

This single farmer needs some kind, helping hands to help her tidy up the place. She lives by herself and your support here would let her know she is not alone and there are people that care.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 1-2 weeks

Accommodation: BYO preferred

This single farmer is in need of some company and support as she struggles on in the drought. Her husband has to work off the farm to make ends meet. To have someone there to ensure her safety while working and assist in doing some farm jobs, and to have company would be very welcome. Your jobs would include some fencing, gardening, small maintenance jobs, as well as feeding calves, checking waters and feeders.

When: TBC – please let us know if you are interested in this one and we can keep you updated

Duration: 2-4 weeks – Flexible

Accommodation: Provided or BYO

This farmer has had a fire go through and has lost stock. He needs your support to move debris, fix fences, water and feed what stock he has left. In the midst of such drought, and now fire, your support here would be life changing.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2-4 weeks – Flexible

Accommodation: BYO

This single farmer, with her son and family near by, is in need of your support with house maintenance. And the list is long as she has had to go off the farm to earn an income. Jobs include some carpentry work to replace some termite damage, finish some fencing, and install some water troughs. There is painting and cleaning up after the constant dust storms as well as gardening and helping create a small area in this horrid landscape that is a space for her to embrace some quiet time. The garden beds need weeding and cutting back, boundaries reinstated and repaired, trees pruned.

Your support at this time would make a massive difference to her outlook on a very current, desolate and dry landscape.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2-3 weeks

Accommodation: BYO or could be provided

This single farmer is looking for your back up support as this drought continues. The drought can have multiple effects and as this farmer is now on his own, he would love your support. He is spending a lot of time feeding stock each day, while other jobs are being neglected because of time pressures. He would love some assistance and some mateship at the same time.

When: Sooner rather than later

Duration: 2-4 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

The recent rains have been welcome however it is not over yet. There has been a growing number of tasks that have had to take second place whilst this couple sought to keep their stock alive. They would love someone who is mechanical or who can weld. There are many other practical jobs around the farm that they need help with, including some fence repairs. Shout if you can lend a hand at this one!

When: Anytime now

Duration: 1-2 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

This single farmer is looking for back up support during this peak time of vineyard work. There is also other jobs on the property such as helping clean up the bush and your jobs could vary depending on the time of year. Shout if you are in the area and would like to lend a hand at this one.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2-4 weeks

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

This couple are looking for support to finish off some building jobs that haven’t been completed due to the drought such as finishing off the back room of the house. There are also farm work to do for those who can drive a tractor or who understands irrigation.

When: Anytime

Duration: 2-4 weeks

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

This mother and daughter have reached out for your support with getting some highway fencing completed. You will need to have done it before and have the skills and experience to lend on this one.

Your help here will ensure she is able to utilise this paddock and keep her stock safe.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO

This young family, with 4 primary aged children, are in need of back up support particularly around fencing. Back in March, they had 116mm in 4 hours and that destroyed many fences and this is causing many issues with controlling what stock they have left. Her husband has had to take a job off the farm for income, so she is left managing the farm and the kids. This would be an extremely rewarding placement standing with those in the bush doing it tough. Please shout if you can lend a hand!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: Up to 2 weeks

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

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This couple and his 93 year old father are on this property and are looking for general practical support and the company. As they are drought feeding their stock full time, they have got behind on basic maintenance jobs like fencing, repairing/laying new water pipe lines to troughs, repairs to house and yard, burr spraying etc. Any help you could offer while the drought continues would be very much appreciated here.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2-4 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO please

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Single farmer looking for back up support as she struggles to keep up. Looking for general hands just to help with workload as she battles the drought and feeding stock daily.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 1-2 weeks

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

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Drought creates a multitude of hardships. Working off the farm has meant the household has become rather chaotic. This farmer would love some domestic assistance to get the house back in order. There would be an opportunity to do some gardening and some general farm assistance.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 1-2 weeks

Accommodation: BYO Required

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The drought has had a big impact on this family’s farm finances. They are in need of some help with maintenance around the two houses on the property. The impact of the ongoing drought has meant all of their time, energy and finances goes into keeping stock alive. Compounded by the fact there is not rain in sight. Your company and encouragement would go a long way at this one.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 1-2 weeks

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

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This couple are about to embark on a significant Landcare project to rehydrate our landscape and would love some help with gully planting and restoration works. In addition, there is always interesting “stuff” to do – moving cattle if there has been rain, gardening/yard work etc for those wanting to get involved in that side of things also. Please shout if you would like to lend a hand at this one!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 1-2 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

This single farmer along with his mother, are going through unimaginably hard times due to these horrible drought conditions. Can you head out and give them a hand up by spending some time with them on their property? Your duties could include a variety of things according to your skill set and interests. If you are an auto-electrician, mechanic or a builder, we could keep you busy at this one!

Other duties could include some household support with cooking and cleaning, gardening as well as vast of farm work tasks, so if you are generally handy and want to get in and make a practical difference, this could be the opportunity for you!

When: TBC – please let us know if you are interested in this one and we can keep you updated

Duration: 2-4 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

This couple is looking for support with various mechanical repairs on farm vehicles that he is no longer confident of being able to do. In addition if you have handyman/general maintenance, carpentry, welding or fencing skills, this could be the placement for you to make a real and lasting difference.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: Up to 2 weeks

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

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This single farmer is in need of your general handyman maintenance skills. The conditions of life on the land are really tough and she has a lot of work to be done. She recently had some volunteer building assistance for some of the larger jobs. Now that they are sorted, would love some support on the list of small tasks. There will be something for your skill set for sure!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 1-2 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO

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This single farmer has called out for your support with a range of skilled tasks. Most duties have to do with the homestead needing building and carpentry skills so if that’s you, we would love to hear from you!

Would best suit a couple with strong emotional intelligence to provide the necessary practical support as well as the emotional support for this farmer doing it real tough in the drought.

When: Sooner rather than later

Duration: 2-4 weeks although very flexible

Accommodation: BYO

These farmers like so many, are doing it tough in the ongoing drought. He has sustained a serious back injury which is impacting his ability to get things done around the farm. If you know your way around operating farm machinery eg tractor and front end loader we would love to hear from you!

When: Sooner rather than later

Duration: 2-4 weeks –  flexible

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

This couple are looking for back up general property support as the intensity of this drought continues. Please shout if you are heading this way!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 1-2 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO is necessary

This couple have reached out for your support to assist with general house maintenance to help them get their house in a more liveable condition. Tasks include fixing old doors that don’t open and shut properly, jetting race boards need fixing, trying to restore some of the garden that has been badly affected by the drought, and some general cleaning to try and combat the constant dust storms.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 1-2 weeks

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

This couple have been a part of our Outback Links program for many years and have been blessed by the generosity of our beautiful volunteers. That is the reason she has reached out for much needed helping hands again because she knows how they help her get back on top of things. Feeding their cattle is taking up every inch of energy and resource, so anything you can do to lift some of the unrelenting pressure would be gratefully received.

Support with household chores including cooking, cleaning, gardening would be top of the list. Looking for a couple/male with experience on a property to assist with those tasks out on the land would be great as well.

When: Now

Duration: 2 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO

Father and son have reached out for support as the son tries to run the property alone at the moment. His dad is dealing with many health challenges and has been away off the farm dealing with those for quite some time now. In this horrendous drought, his priority is keeping what stock he has left alive, however there is always a very long list of things to do and he needs the emotional support which Outback Links volunteers can provide in spades. This would be a super meaningful placement for you to make a practical difference. Shout if your interested!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 1-2 weeks

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

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This single farmer has been referred on to you and Outback Links from our Bush Chaplain in the area. Your duties here would be showing you care, lending a hand with tasks that suits your skills and reducing the effects of isolation. Please let us know if you want to make a practical difference at this one!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2-4 weeks although very flexible

Accommodation: BYO

This couple would love you support with their home. It is an older house and due to the drought, those maintenance jobs never seem to get done nor can they afford it. They would be eternally grateful if you had general handyman skills and willing to have a go. There would farm work tasks as well.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 1-4 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

This couple have a young child and are being hit by this drought hard. They are looking for fencing support to be able to utilise the whole property for stock use and to make it easier to look after them in this horrible drought. If there is someone with welding/mechanical skills to assist in fixing a bulldozer that would be great too! Any assistance would be gratefully received.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2-4 weeks

Accommodation: BYO required

V-001907

This couple have called for your help to relieve some of pressure of this severe drought. They would love a hand with basic farm work and feeding the animals and would love your encouragement.

Can you head out and give them a hand up by spending some time with them on their property?

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 1-2 weeks

Accommodation: BYO is preferred

V-001707

Are you handy and want to lend someone in the bush your skills? Then this is the one for you! This young family have unfinished house renovations, and with the drought continuing and worsening, these are due to never to be completed. You would sure make an impact at this one. There would be opportunity to do other general farm maintenance as well if you have the skills.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2-4 weeks

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

V-001725

The drought has made things really tough for this couple. Her husband works off the farm to bring in an income. There is so much to do on the property and around the house that she just can’t keep up. She would really enjoy the company of some volunteers. Shout if you can lend a hand at this one!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 1-2 weeks

Accommodation: BYO

V-001993

Do you have electrical skills, travelling through SA and want to make a meaningful difference to the small town of Andamooka? If so, we want to hear from you!

They have reached out for back up support to assist them in removing quite a number of ceiling fans safely from their community hall so they can install some air conditioners ahead of the coming summer. There has been some fire damage to the electrical work and so they need someone who knows what the doing. All the equipment will be provided, they just need your skills!

Please reach out if this is you or you know someone who can help this remote community.

When: Now

Duration: Flexible – works will need to be completed on a Mon/Tues to access the hall when there are no people around

Accommodation: BYO

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This couple have big plans for their two properties and are looking for any help, support and expertise you can offer. They are wanting to work on a Woolshed Museum, conservation projects amongst many other things. He is also looking for mechanical expertise on some vehicles he has at one of the properties. Or perhaps you have other skills in marketing or grant writing? He would love you to share those too! If you are in the area, I’m sure we can utilise your unique skills. Shout out if you are interested!

http://www.igawarta.com/

When: Anytime, all year round

Duration: 2-4 weeks

Accommodation: BYO or could be provided

V-001784

This farming couple are recent participants into the Outback Links program and have found massive benefits from the friendships they have had the opportunity to create. As many of you know, the job list is always very long on a property and you would be welcome here to lend you hands and skills accordingly. Please shout if you are in the area and have some spare time to lend it to this couple.

When: Flexible

Duration: 1-2 weeks

Accommodation: Spare room available or BYO

V-000064

This family have reached out for your support of a hand up during these tough times of drought. They have been so flat out feeding stock that other jobs have simply got away from them. Your duties would include general farm duties, some fencing, setting up some troughs and there will of course be plenty more depending on your skills and abilities.

When: Anytime from Mid February

Duration: 2-4 weeks

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

V-001921

These brothers have been doing it tough for a number of years. They have several farms but the seasons are really testing them. They would love some assistance to get some neglected jobs completed. There is some fence maintenance need, mechanical help, and other jobs. Shout out if you think you can help at this one!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO Preferred

V-001956

This couple have provided education support to their overseer’s family (2 school aged children aged 4 and 6 years). Up until now, we have funded a home tutor/governess position to assist with the distance education program provided through the South Australian School of the Air program to educate these 2 children.

Due to severe drought conditions, they will not be in a position to fund this position in 2020. We would like to explore other options to assist and wondered if there was anyone interested (preferably a retired teacher) to take on this position on a voluntary basis during school term time in 2020. Accommodation and all meals will be supplied plus travel to and from the Station at the beginning and end of each of the 4 school terms.

Your tasks would include support with children – making lunches, school pick up and drop off, supervising school work, home tutoring and you would need to have good IT skills as well as previous teaching experience.

Please shout if you know of anyone who may be interested in this one!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 4 week plus

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

This elderly couple have several health challenges and would love your company and some assistance around the farm. Your duties would include small maintenance jobs around the house and garden. If you are in the area and some time, please let us know!

When: Anytime

Duration: 1-2 weeks

Accommodation: BYO

This young family are seeking back up support for some homestead repairs and maintenance. Jobs include repairing horse yards, cleaning up house yard and garden, cleaning up homestead. There are three young children as well as I’m sure there are things you could support them with there too.

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2-4 weeks

Accommodation: BYO Preferred

This farmer would love some company for a cuppa and a chat, along with someone who can help with odd jobs around the farm and around the house. Shout if you can make a difference at this one!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 1-2 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

This farmer would love some company for a cuppa and a chat, along with someone who can help with odd jobs around the farm and around the house. Shout if you can make a difference at this one!

When: Anytime from now

Duration: 2 weeks – flexible

Accommodation: BYO or Provided

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