One of Australia’s largest rural charities, Rural Aid, is asking Australians to dress like a farmer for the national ‘Good Onya Mate’ fundraising concert scheduled this Saturday.

Rural Aid’s unofficial spokesperson for the event, known as ‘The Ringer’, advised Australians about appropriate headwear for the event. 

“You want to make sure you’re not wearing your country hat awkwardly like a city politician on a farm visit,” he said from his paddock in central Queensland.
“Brim size is all important, and don’t go putting a feature in your cap – no one in the bush will take you seriously.” 

The Ringer’s message is online at  https://youtu.be/8x3VV3Q5sMw.

The charity encourages Australians to post a photo of their outfits with the hashtag #goodon
yamate as a message of solidarity to farmers across the country.

In the past financial year, Rural Aid provided more than $28-million in financial help to almost 5000 farmers, including more than 20,000 pre-paid gift cards.

Rural Aid volunteers travelled across rural Australia to ensure more than $11-million in fodder and more than 50,000 hay bales went to feed hungry stock. 

There were also almost 3000 water deliveries valued at more than $1-million and about 1300 farmer counselling sessions organised.

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