We celebrate national media coverage with the launch of our new brand, we acknowledge with pride the growth in Bush Chaplaincy and our Outback Links Program, our collaboration with our corporate partners, and the positive impact we’re having in remote Australia.

“He didn’t know if he would ever see me again” – Just as her eldest son was leaving home for the first time to work interstate, Alison received devastating news. She had breast cancer. Can you imagine how hard it must have been to leave her family behind on the farm so she could have surgery and treatment? Your gift today will bring helping hands and hope to the bush, so farmers like Alison can get respite and be with family during difficult times.

As our Official National Mobility Partner, this year the NRMA sponsored two Outback Links trips that journeyed out to the small country town of Carinda, three hours north of Dubbo. As part of our partnership, the NRMA mechanics volunteered their time and skills to travel from Sydney to Carinda and lend a helping hand to those doing it tough out bush. These Outback Links trips also included some of our own dedicated volunteers and Frontier Services staff. Each trip saw the teams of mechanics and volunteers working on a range of properties, repairing their farm vehicles and equipment, delivering practical support, as well as building meaningful connections. While they worked on these eight farms, they stayed within the community at the Carinda Hotel, a local sweet spot, and hosted a Great Outback BBQ with those farmers involved in the trips.

The NRMA has teamed up with Frontier Services to provide mechanical services for drought affected farmers doing it tough around the small regional town of Carinda, New South Wales.

“It’s the worst drought I’ve ever experienced” – Robyn Russell has always been a country girl. This isn’t her first drought, but this time it’s really tough. You can make a real difference today and ensure year-round practical support is available to farmers like Robyn by donating to our drought appeal.

This year’s drought is considered the worst in over 70 years. Farmers across Australia have been attempting to keep their farms going. It’s dry out here, it’s relentless and can be heartbreaking seeing the devastation. This week our Bush Chaplain, Phill Matthew hit the road. Over four days of hard and dusty travel, Phill met with local families and identified their critical needs.

We’re calling on skilled Aussie workers to volunteer, to help those doing it tough in the bush. Take some time off and have a holiday of hope by joining our on-the-ground program, Outback Links. Sign up to be an Outback Links Volunteer. Outback Links provides skilled and experienced volunteers to help with day-to-day work on remote properties around Australia when families need an extra pair of hands which is especially needed now during the drought.

President of the Uniting Church, Dr. Deidre Palmer calls on members and friends of the Uniting Church to help those doing it tough in the drought. You and your congregation can make a REAL difference. Register your BBQ today at greatoutbackbbq.com.au to help support our Aussie Farmers in the bush.

Every September, people from all over Australia gather ’round the grill and host a BBQ event to show support for Aussie farmers doing it tough. It’s called mateship, and it’s what Aussies do best! Every dollar raised during the Great Outback BBQ can help provide critical care to those suffering from mental illness and social isolation. Every dollar means we will overcome the tyranny of distance. We are Aussie’s and we are #StandingWithAus! We’re kicking off our Great Outback BBQ Campaign from September 1 to 30, 2018. Register your BBQ now!