Southland Rural Support Trust

Southland Rural Support Trust

Southland Rural Support Trust helps locals in tough times

The Southland Rural Support Trust assists rural individuals and their families to get back on their feet following challenging circumstances such as financial, personal or climatic adverse events.

The Trust is part of a nation-wide network which is linked into local rural networks, as well as Civil Defence, Work and Income, and rural professionals.

The Trust members are local people who have themselves faced the challenges rural life brings. Free and confidential help is available through the Trust's coordinator.

Contact us any time for a confidential chat about you, your business, the weather, your finances, a neighbour, partner, friend, family/whānau, or a farm team member.

Contact is one-on-one at a place that suits you.

 

Email Us

Call the Southland Rural Support Trust now

on 0800 787 254 (0800 RURAL HELP)

Email: southland@ruralsupport.org.nz

 

Donations

The Southland Rural Support Trust is a registered charitable trust manned by volunteers.

If you would like to support the work of the Trust, donations can be made to the Trust bank account:

03-0915-0414113-000

Please include your name and the word “Donation” in the reference field. If you require a receipt, please also notify the Coordinator at southland@ruralsupport.org.nz of your donation.

Our People

Trustees

  • Simon Hopcroft - Invercargill & Western Southland (Chair)
  • Georgette Wouda - Central Southland (Deputy Chair)
  • Lindsay Wright - Northern Southland
  • Grant Dermody - Invercargill & Southern Southland
  • Julie Clarke - Eastern & Southern Southland
  • Diane Smith - Northern Southland
  • Dean Rabbidge - Southern Southland
  • Anna Irwin - Central Southland
  • Nicky Baker - Western Southland
  • Morgan Smith - Northern Southland
Southland Agritech and Innovation Day - Waimumu, Southland

Southland Agritech and Innovation Day - Waimumu, Southland

Save the Date - 01 May 2025

After the success of the 2024 Southern Agritech and Innovation Day, we are bringing it back for 2025. So, keep the date free, and join us for another exciting day at the Southern Field Days Site, Waimumu. 

5/1/2025 0 Comments
Southern Dirt Bike 24 hour Farm Bike Challenge - Waimumu, Southland

Southern Dirt Bike 24 hour Farm Bike Challenge - Waimumu, Southland

Raising awareness for mental health.  Proceeds gong to the Southland Rural Support Trust.

12/13/2024 4:30 PM - 12/14/2024 10:00 PM 0 Comments
Surfing for Farmers - Take the Beach Back to the Paddock - 2024/2025 Season

Surfing for Farmers - Take the Beach Back to the Paddock - 2024/2025 Season

Rural New Zealanders know how important it is to take a well-earned break from life on the
farm, and Surfing for Farmers is all about building a strong community around that idea. Now in
its eighth season, the program gives farmers a chance to step away from their daily routines and
enjoy some much-needed relaxation.

November 15, 2024 0 Comments
The Big Wet - Dealing with the endless Southland Wet!

The Big Wet - Dealing with the endless Southland Wet!

October 18, 2024 0 Comments

Upcoming Local Events

Help and resources available to you...

National

DairyNZ
0800 4 324 7969

Beef + Lamb NZ
0800 733 466

HORTNZ
0508 467 869

NZ Young Farmers
0800 699 346

Federated Farmers
0800 327 646

Dairy Women's Network
0800 396 748

OSPRI/NAIT
0800 482 463
 

 

Lifeline
0800 543 354 or 09 522 2999 or Free text 4357 (HELP)

Youthline
0800 376 633

Samaritans
0800 726 666

Alcohol Drug Helpline
0800 787 797

Gambling Helpline
0800 654 655

Rural Women New Zealand
0800 256 467

Rural Employee Scheme
0800 694 121

Rural Support Trust NZ

Donations

The Southland Rural Support Trust is a registered charitable trust manned by volunteers.

If you would like to support the work of the Trust, donations can be made to the Trust bank account:

03-0915-0414113-000

Please include your name and the word “Donation” in the reference field. If you require a receipt, please also notify the Coordinator at southland.rst@gmail.com of your donation.


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