The Rural Support Trust is always available in "peacetime" to help our farming families with chats, guidance, referrals and direction to professionals if needed.

If more than a cup of tea and a yarn is needed, The rural support trust can connect you and your family with the professionals who can provide further support, including farming or business advice, financial information, health, mental health and counselling services.

Most regions in NZ have facilitators trained in mental wellness support and many also run workshops for Rural Professionals. Get in touch and ask about Good Yarn workshops in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

In a natural disaster, such as a storm or flood, our local Rural Support Trust is right here alongside our animal based farmers, horticulturists, apiculturists, working with Civil Defence, government and emergency services on behalf of our rural communities.

They are here to walk alongside you in other challenges, such as the Mycoplasma bovis biosecurity response.or when you're feeling financial pressure.   

If you would like to also support the Rural Support Trust Endowment Fund, contact the Executive Officer today: admin@easternbaycommunityfoundation.nz