On The Land
27 June, 2025
Artwork sought for farm safety
SCHOOL children in the region have the chance to have their artwork published in a farm safety calendar as part of the State Government’s push to educate students and their families about potential safety hazards on farms and throughout rural communities.
The competition that combines artistic fun with serious safety messages is now open to all Queensland primary school children from Prep to Year 6.
Twelve different pieces of artwork from students will be chosen to feature in the calendar, with a different safety theme for each month.
Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations Jarrod Bleijie said the competition was about creative young minds promoting the importance of farm safety.
“Tragically, serious injuries and fatalities occur on farms and rural settings each year, the calendar serves as a creative and visual reminder covering overhead powerlines, being safe with electrical equipment, animal safety and the importance of washing hands after contact with animals,” he said.
“In the last year alone, 26 Queenslanders lost their lives simply going to work. These aren’t just numbers, they’re 26 families left without a chance to say goodbye. The rural sector alone accounted for 10 of those lives.
“Our government backs our agricultural sector to continue to grow the economic output and that also means supporting safe and productive farming workplaces as well.”
“We know many rural communities and schools have the calendar prominently displayed in the home throughout the year, educating Queenslanders of all ages to work and play safely on farm properties
More than 40,000 copies of the calendar will be printed for statewide distribution. The competition is open until 27 June. The 12 winning entrants, to be announced in October as part of Safe Work Month, will receive a $250 gift card and $500 for their school.
For information on how to enter and to download resources, go to WorkSafe.qld.gov.au
