Tickets are now on sale for one the country’s biggest and most unique raffles, raising money for Active Farmers, a not-for-profit charity that addresses the poor mental health in rural Australia.
With the generous support of sponsors Delta, FMC, and Australian John Deere Dealerships, ticket holders go in the draw to win a 6140M John Deere Tractor with 643R Loader, valued at a whopping $280,716.
This is not just any raffle prize—it’s a symbol of strength, resilience, and community spirit. By participating, you’re not only getting a chance to win a top-of-the-line tractor, but also contributing to the positive impact Active Farmers has in building stronger, healthier, and more resilient rural communities.
Active Farmers takes a grassroots approach to rural health and wellbeing by providing regular group fitness sessions designed to be accessible and beneficial for everyone, regardless of fitness level. These sessions help improve physical health, reduce stress, and foster a stronger sense of community.
Each and every month across all corners of the country, Active Farmers runs more than 300 classes in 65 small farming communities, drawing more than 1500 participants.
Purchasing a ticket will allow Active Farmers to help deliver on its goal to grow to be servicing more than 100 small farming communities nationally for more than 2,000 people in the next 12 months – and ultimately save more lives.
Active Farmers CEO Mark Slater said the program helps enhance the quality of life in rural areas by fostering community spirit and encouraging healthy lifestyles.
“Sport is such a huge part of the social fabric of rural and regional communities, but as we get older, hang up the boots or retire the netball bib, it’s important adults also stay active, healthy, and more importantly, connected to our community,” Mr Slater said.
“Active Farmers does that by building resilience and improving the physical and mental wellbeing of people in small rural communities through regular group fitness programs.
“By participating in the raffle, you are supporting the expansion of our network, allowing more people to receive the support they need and ensuring the sustainability of our services in small communities indefinitely.
“A ticket doesn’t just get you in with the chance to win a tractor – but also helps save lives.”
For nearly a decade, the not-for-profit charity has taken a grassroots approach to rural health and wellbeing, with a focus on addressing the concerning issues of poor mental health and alarming suicide rates in rural Australia.
• One-in-three Aussie farmers have reported a decline in their mental health in the past few years.
• 45% of Aussie farmers have felt depressed, with 64% experiencing anxiety. For one in seven, it’s a frequent experience.
• 45% of Aussie farmers have had thoughts of self harm or suicide, while 30% have attempted self harm or suicide.
Picture yourself cruising through your paddocks, tackling tasks with ease, all while knowing you’ve supported a cause that truly makes a difference.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to win big while supporting a cause that’s close to the heart of rural Australia. Let’s drive change together, one tractor raffle ticket at a time.
Tickets can be purchased at https://rafflelink.com.au/afraffle2024 until November 21.
