Mental health support for Australian agriculture
Give your farm and station crews fast, confidential access to high quality psychologists and counsellors. No waitlists, no city-only services, real support wherever they work.
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The numbers behind why agriculture needs proper mental health support
One Australian farmer dies by suicide every 10 days
of farmers have experienced anxiety, and 45% have felt depressed
of agricultural workers have high or very high psychological distress
Why agricultural employers choose Talked
Your people work in some of the most demanding and remote conditions in the country, often far from the nearest clinic. Talked brings high quality clinical care to them, gives you clear evidence that it is working, and helps you meet your psychosocial and duty of care obligations as an employer. Here is how it works for an agricultural business.
Close to half of Australian farmers have had thoughts of self-harm or suicide, and close to a third have attempted self-harm or suicide.
Between 2009 and 2018, the average suicide rate for farmers was almost 60 per cent higher than for non-farmers.
The suicide rate in Very Remote areas was 2.1 times that of Major Cities in 2023, so distance from services makes a real difference.
Care that reaches every paddock and depot
Distance should never decide whether your team gets help. Talked is delivered by phone and video, so a worker on a remote station can speak with a qualified psychologist as easily as someone in the regional office. The suicide rate in Very Remote areas was 2.1 times that of Major Cities in 2023, so distance from services makes a real difference, and closing that gap is exactly what Talked is built to do.
Sessions can be booked around seasonal work, early starts and long days in the field, with no waitlists holding your people back when they reach out.
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Clinicians who understand life on the land
Your team gets matched with psychologists and counsellors experienced in the pressures that come with agriculture, so support is practical and relevant from the first session.
Talked helps your people work through the issues that hit hardest in this industry:
- Financial strain from drought, flood, fire and volatile commodity prices
- Isolation, long hours and the weight of working alone for days at a time
- Family, succession and relationship stress on multi-generational farms and family businesses
Proof it is working, and protection for your business
You get clear, de-identified reporting on usage and outcomes, so you can see the program making a difference across your workforce without ever compromising an individual's privacy.
That evidence helps you meet your psychosocial and duty of care obligations, supports staff retention through tough seasons, and gives you a measurable return on a program that keeps your people safe and on the job through tough seasons.
Questions agricultural employers ask us
Every session is delivered by phone or video, so location is no barrier. A worker on a remote station, a contractor moving between properties or a member of your head office team can all access the same high quality psychologists and counsellors. Given the suicide rate in Very Remote areas was 2.1 times that of Major Cities in 2023, getting care to people far from services is exactly where Talked makes the biggest difference for an agricultural workforce.
Yes. What your people discuss with their psychologist or counsellor stays between them and their clinician. As the employer you never see who has used the service or what was said. You receive de-identified reporting on overall usage and outcomes only, which protects your staff's privacy while still showing you the program is working. That confidentiality is a big part of why people in agriculture, who can be hesitant to reach out, actually use it.
You get regular de-identified reporting that shows how many people are engaging, the issues being supported at a high level and the outcomes your team is seeing. With 43% of agricultural workers experiencing high or very high psychological distress, you will be able to see the program reaching people who need it and track its impact over time, giving you a clear return on your investment.
It does. Australian employers are required to identify and manage psychosocial hazards, and the pressures common in agriculture, isolation, financial strain, long hours and fatigue, are exactly the kind of risks regulators expect you to address. Talked gives your people genuine access to clinical support and gives you the documentation and reporting to show you are taking those obligations seriously.
There are no waitlists. When one of your people reaches out, they are matched and booked with an appropriate clinician quickly, often within days. In an industry where a crisis can build fast and the next town is hours away, fast access matters. Close to half of Australian farmers have had thoughts of self-harm or suicide, so being able to act the moment someone asks for help is critical.
It is straightforward. We give you simple materials to introduce Talked to your team, from the shed and the smoko room to the office, including options that work where mobile coverage is patchy. Your people only need a phone to get started. We handle the clinical side, so your managers and supervisors can simply point someone toward help when they notice they are struggling.
How Talked supports your people
References
- National Rural Health Alliance, high rates of farmer suicides (via Life in Mind), 2021
- Norco National Farmer Wellbeing Report with the National Farmers' Federation, 2023
- SuperFriend Indicators of a Thriving Workplace survey, 2024
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), suicide in regional and remote communities, 2023
Figures reflect publicly reported Australian data and are indicative. Talked is not affiliated with the organisations listed.
Give your agricultural team real access to support
Talked acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we operate and pays respect to Elders past, present, and emerging.
We welcome and respect people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures.
If you are in crisis or experiencing suicidal or homicidal thoughts, please contact 000 or access these resources for emergency assistance.
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