on 23-12-2014 09:49 AM
AUSTRALIANS are being asked to buy a bale of hay as part of a fundraising campaign launched this week, which aims to keep struggling farmers on the land.
Stemmed from northern cattle producers tough season with no live trade export, drought and bushfires which burnt feed stocks, the Aussie Helpers' Buy a Bale Campaign has received calls of assistance from Victoria, Tasmania, NSW and Queensland.
Just days in the making, the campaign has received almost $10,000 in donations as well as $100,000 from the Bartercard Charity Foundation.
Aussie Helpers head Brian Egan said the calls for assistance reflect a tough time for Australian agriculture.
"The donations will save someone and our only agenda is to keep people on the land," Brian said.
"Many of these farmers won't just fail financially, but may become victims of depression through no fault of their own making,"
on 23-12-2014 09:51 AM
on 23-12-2014 11:24 AM
@icyfroth wrote:
1300 448 322 (Landlines only) or 0412 448 333If your're really serious about helping your fellow Australian stay in a job, remember: charity begins at home.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Icy I donated in 2013 and I have donated a couple of times now as well. Great cause
on 23-12-2014 12:03 PM
@nero_wulf wrote:
@icyfroth wrote:
1300 448 322 (Landlines only) or 0412 448 333If your're really serious about helping your fellow Australian stay in a job, remember: charity begins at home.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Icy I donated in 2013 and I have donated a couple of times now as well. Great cause
Thank you, Nero. I buy a bale every payday. Or $50 worth of diesel for the trucks that deliver the bales
on 24-12-2014 02:32 AM
on 24-12-2014 09:33 AM
Plenty Aussies love halal Myo
24-12-2014 09:40 AM - edited 24-12-2014 09:44 AM
on 24-12-2014 09:44 AM
@myoclon1cjerk wrote:
Sorry.no can do.Some of that livestock will end up halal certified.
I have just donated again... I am supporting a farmer and a fellow Aussie and thats it myoclon1cjerk nothing political at all with this... Its helping Aussies and the back bone of this country.
on 24-12-2014 09:47 AM
@myoclon1cjerk wrote:
Sorry.no can do.Some of that livestock will end up halal certified.
At least tongue in cheek is not halal lol
on 24-12-2014 10:02 AM