Health and wellbeing support for farmers and rural workers

Health & Wellbeing

Our primary goal is to support rural people heal and recover; returning to farming and family sooner rather than later

Mental health was seen by those experiencing mental illness as placing a burden on family and friends. Most still don’t reach out due to shame or the fear of being treated unfairly - yet half of the NZ population experiences mental illness at some time in their lives.  

Rural Support Trust Facilitators are trained to recognise signs of dis-Stress and/or Stress and triage rural people with anxiety and/or depression in a caring, confidential and compassionate manner.

Our other goal is to support development of Individual and Community resilience with education.

Free community training is delivered through a Good Yarn Mental Health workshop so get in touch with your local Trust.  

Read on for more information to support your road to recovery, or phone Coordinator on 0800 824 757.


Check out some useful articles about health and wellbeing:

Nurses in Aotearoa celebrated for their role in health care for all

Nurses in Aotearoa celebrated for their role in health care for all

International Nurses Day is a time to celebrate alongside our global community and shines a light on the importance of our nurses in an Aotearoa context to address current inequities and improve...
May 12, 2023 0 Comments
The Cockies Classic Sponsored Golf Tournament, Hawarden, North Canterbury

The Cockies Classic Sponsored Golf Tournament, Hawarden, North Canterbury

The Hawarden Golf Club invites you to a fun-day of golf, catering for the well-being of our rural Community.

7/6/2023 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM 0 Comments
Rural Riders Plan to expand next Summer

Rural Riders Plan to expand next Summer

Mountain biking for our rural community in Taupo, Rotorua, New Plymouth, Methven, Manawatu & Otago

April 7, 2023 0 Comments
South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) - Invercargill, Southland

South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) - Invercargill, Southland

The South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) was established in 1998 to provide a forum for those involved in the South Island dairy industry to evaluate and apply knowledge, skills and technology to their...
6/28/2023 - 6/29/2023 0 Comments
Datamars Livestock ‘super-charges’ support for Rural Support Trust "Time Out Tour"!

Datamars Livestock ‘super-charges’ support for Rural Support Trust "Time Out Tour"!

Datamars Livestock is super-charging its support of the Rural Support Trust and its national Time Out Tour for farmer well-being at a time when it’s needed most by contributing funds from...
March 1, 2023 0 Comments
Cyclone Gabrielle - Volunteer Registration

Cyclone Gabrielle - Volunteer Registration

Cyclone Gabrielle has caused devastation across the upper and eastern North Island. This survey is design to collect volunteer information to be used to assist in the recovery from this event...
February 16, 2023 0 Comments
Floods and Health - advice from Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health

Floods and Health - advice from Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health

During flooding, listen to your local radio stations for civil defence advice and follow instructions. Afterwards, it’s important to make sure your food and water aren’t...
February 16, 2023 0 Comments
Shear 4 a Cause 24-hour Shearathon

Shear 4 a Cause 24-hour Shearathon

The Southland and Otago Rural Support Trusts were involved in this amazing event, which was held over Waitangi Weekend 2023.  

February 12, 2023 0 Comments
Horticulture NZ Health & Safety Advice 1st February 2023: Working in a post-flood area

Horticulture NZ Health & Safety Advice 1st February 2023: Working in a post-flood area

Heavy rain and flooding across the upper North Island in January 2023 has caused significant disruption to growers. Last week, the Government officially classed the flooding as a medium-scale...
February 8, 2023 0 Comments
Tractor racers raise funds for the Rural Support Trust

Tractor racers raise funds for the Rural Support Trust

Engines were revving and mud was flying as spectators sat on the banks of Fieldays 2022 watching competitors race against the clock, all in the name of the

February 3, 2023 0 Comments
Current Flooding Situation in the upper North Island

Current Flooding Situation in the upper North Island

For help and assistance

January 30, 2023 0 Comments
Have you been to Surfing For Farmers?

Have you been to Surfing For Farmers?

This is Surfing For Farmers biggest fund raiser for the charity. By purchasing some merchandise, you are helping to ensure that this initiative continues to provide the break our farmers and...
January 29, 2023 0 Comments
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Thanks to our Time Out Tour partners