Family and Business (FaB) mentors

The PIRSA initiated Family and Business (FaB) mentor service can help you during difficult situations as a primary producer or regionally-based agricultural business owner.

It is a free, confidential triage service in South Australia, connecting you to assistance specific to your needs.

FaB mentors in regional SA

FaB mentors are located across regional South Australia to provide support and a listening ear when things get tough. They are:

  • independent
  • confidential
  • experienced in dealing with emergency situations.

FaB mentors will help you find ways to manage your unique situation. They work closely with service providers and can connect you to services, including:

  • financial counselling
  • local health networks
  • emotional wellbeing and counselling services
  • government and non-government assistance
  • community organisations.

Free service to help after adverse events

The service is free for farmers and primary production businesses impacted by adverse events, such as:

  • drought
  • bushfire
  • severe floods or storms
  • fruit fly outbreaks
  • fishing and aquaculture industry reforms
  • wine industry market change impacts
  • pest and disease outbreaks.

Find your FaB mentor

Although FaB mentors are listed by region, the team has a variety of business and agricultural backgrounds.

Contact any of the FaB mentors listed below and they will link you to the most appropriate assistance.

Eyre Peninsula

Fleurieu and Lower Murray

Greater Adelaide

Kangaroo Island

Limestone Coast

Murraylands and Riverland

Northern and Yorke

Pastoral

Contact us

Connect directly with the FaB mentor in your area or our recovery team.

Recovery Hotline 1800 931 314 PIRSA.Recovery@sa.gov.au
Page last reviewed: 28 Aug 2023

 


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