Welfare and Support Services for Farm Families Report - by Richard Stayner and Elaine Barclay

The objective of this research was to contribute towards improving the mix and delivery of services and programs to meet the welfare needs of farm families undergoing stress.

The report

• provides an overview of the support needs of farm families during times of financial and other stress in farming;
• describes the agencies, services and programs which are or have recently been available to meet those needs; and
• proposes ways of closing any gaps in the range of supports available.

In the light of the findings, the current mix of government services available to farmers experiencing adjustment pressure seems better now than in the past.

The research identified some apparent gaps in government services available to farmers, especially in non-financial counselling services, and in the range of supports that appear relevant to farm families in transition from the land.

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For further information

Contact	:	Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation
Address	:	PO Box 4776, KINGSTON ACT 2604
Phone	:	02 6272 4539
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