As an introduction to Aussie Helpers, we invite you to listen to Murray Hardin's recital of his poem 

            "Rain From Nowhere"

                 This is a brilliant, stark, (thankfully poetic) piece,
                highlighting the plight of Australia's rural struggles.

       Lend a Hand

We have many families that can't afford food, their water supplies low, their stock are dying daily and their is no site of relief. Some area's have been fortunate to have rain, even floods, but for them the drought is not over - there is more to a drought than no water and no grass, the financial and emotional scaring is there for many years... this is a green drought!

For every year there is a drought, it takes up to three years to recover, so in some areas they will not be back on their feet for another 18 years - that is if another dry time doesn't occur during that period.

There are also areas that have still had no rain and the future is looking bleak.

Wondering how you can assist our fellow Aussies who are doing it tough.
 

Pamper our farmers wives
 

Many of our farmers wives have also suffered severely from the drought, with no money, little water, dust and dying stock, they have no time or money to go to town to get the general haircut, facial or purchase the necessities. Some are so short on water they can't even shower - something many Australian's take for granted.

We are desperately seeking toiletry needs to enable us to prepare pamper packs to distribute to these women. You can assist through your work place, group or just friends by asking them to donate these types of products for us to distribute.

All donation will be collected by Aussie Helpers - all you need to do is to notify us of a collection point and we will do the rest.