Health and Wellbeing
The team at Australian Mangoes has compiled a list of support services available to growers and their families who may be experiencing stress, anxiety, or other challenges.
Much of this support can be accessed remotely, either by phone or computer, making it easier to reach help no matter where you are.
We encourage you to share this information with your networks to ensure that everyone in our mango community knows where to turn for support.
13YARN 
A free, confidential 24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.
Call 13 YARN (13 92 76)
ifarmwell 
ifarmwell is a free online tool kit that helps farmers cope effectively with life’s challenges and get the most out of every day.
Kids Helpline 
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Call 1800 55 1800
Lifeline – Farmer to Farmer 
A support line for farmers by farmers, you will speak to a fellow farmer who understands what you’re going through.
Call 1800 936 229 (business hours)
Lifeline 
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
- Call 13 11 14 (available 24/7)
- Chat online (available 24/7)
- Text 0477 13 11 14 (available 24/7)
National Centre for Farmer Health 
The National Centre for Farmer Health provide prevention-focused mental health resources.
PALM (Pacific Australia Labour Mobility)
A guide for PALM scheme workers in Australia. (Available in multiple languages)
Relationships Australia 
The leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities.
Royal Flying Doctors Service 
Mental Health and Wellbeing on the Land – booklet to download or order for free online.
Rural Aid 
Rural Aid is dedicated to improving the mental health outcomes of rural Australia. The counselling team is made up of experienced counsellors based in rural towns across the country.
Call 1300 175 594
Rural Financial Counselling Service 
The RFCS is an ongoing Australian Government program providing free and independent financial counselling to eligible farmers experiencing, or at risk of, financial hardship.
SANE Australia 
SANE offers connection and community to people with complex mental health issues including trauma. They also support the family and friends who care about them.
Call 1800 187 263
Suicide Call Back Service 
The Suicide Call Back Service is a free nationwide service operated by Lifeline providing 24/7 phone and online counselling to people affected by suicide
Call 1300 659 467
Trevor Farmer
(presenter from our 2024 mango conference in Cairns)
Trevor says: “We seriously care.” YOU, as a person, matter!! The welfare and happiness of you as a leader, your partner, your children and the people in your business. Your ability to live a happy, fulfilled, personally rewarding life, where you get to do what matters to YOU – matters to US!
Call 0414 714 086