Mental Health

Mental Health

Looking for information on mental wellbeing? Growers can access helpful resources and links to support services on this page.

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1 in 5 people in rural Australia are currently experiencing mental health issues.

GRDC supports the mental wellbeing of Australian grain growers and their communities.

Are you ok? If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health issues call beyondblue or Lifeline for 24/7 crisis support.

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Looking for information on mental wellbeing? Information and support resources are available.

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Black Dog Institute

The Black Dog Institute is a medical research institute that focuses on the identification, prevention and treatment of mental illness. Its website aims to lead you through the logical steps in seeking help for mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder, and to provide you with information, resources and assessment tools.

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CORES

CORES™ (Community Response to Eliminating Suicide) is a community-based program that educates members of a local community on how to intervene when they encounter a person they believe may be suicidal.

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Grain Producers Australia

In partnership with Nufarm, Rural Aid, and the GRDC, Grain Producers Australia’s Farmer Mates Mental Health program hosts a series of field days led by its National Ambassador, focused on breaking down stigma and raising awareness around mental health and suicide prevention.

In 2025, it launched The Mates Mental Health Toolbox Podcast a new series designed to provide practical insights and support for rural communities.

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ifarmwell

ifarmwell, an online toolkit specifically tailored to help growers cope with challenges, particularly things beyond their control (such as weather), and get the most out of every day.

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National Centre for Farmer Health

The National Centre for Farmer Health provides leadership to improve the health, wellbeing and safety of farm workers, their families and communities across Australia and serves to increase knowledge transfer between farmers, medical professionals, academics and students.

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National Rural Health Alliance

The National Rural Health Alliance produces a range of communication materials, including fact sheets and infographics, media releases and its flagship magazine Partyline.

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Rural and Remote Mental Health

Rural and Remote Mental Health run workshops and training through its Rural Minds program, which is designed to raise mental health awareness and confidence, grow understanding and ensure information is embedded into agricultural and farming communities.