WFI Insurance has forged a partnership with Rural Aid, one of Australia’s leading independent rural charities committed to safeguarding farming and rural communities before, during and after disasters.
The partnership builds on a relationship formed in 2025 when WFI donated $250,000 to Rural Aid to bolster its critical relief efforts for farmers impacted by catastrophic flooding in western Queensland.
That event decimated farms, homes and rural communities, and caused the loss of more than 150,000 livestock.
WFI Insurance executive general manager Damien Gallagher says having seen first hand the meaningful difference Rural Aid makes and we are delighted to now establish a formal partnership to support its ongoing work.
“Our organisations share the same values and an aligned purpose – to make your world a safer place,” Damien says.
WFI’s network of more than 100 authorised representatives and sales representatives, live and work within rural and regional Australia.
“On-ground disaster response partners such as Rural Aid play an increasingly important role in helping rural communities recover,” Damien adds.
“It’s essential it remains well supported, with its network of resources and volunteers fundamental in helping farmers get back on their feet,” he says.
In the past year, Rural Aid has provided more than $6 million in support to Australian farmers, with services spanning financial assistance, counselling, fodder provision, water supplies, and thousands of volunteer hours to rebuild fencing and complete other repairs.
Rural Aid chief executive John Warlters says we are grateful for the support from WFI Insurance, which will help advance our mission to provide economic and empathetic assistance to rural communities impacted by natural disasters.
“We know the terrible hardship rural communities face in the wake of these disasters, the scale and devastation can be overwhelming,” John says.
“It’s only through the generous support of partners and donors such as WFI, that we can make such a positive impact.”
Rural Aid celebrated its 10 th anniversary in 2025 and during a decade characterised by disasters, has raised and distributed more than $125 million in support of farmers, their families and communities.
To find out more about Rural Aid or for farmers wanting to access support, go to www.ruralaid.org.au
