Drought relief: The dos and don'ts of helping Australian farmers and rural communities with donations

As the severity of the drought starts to hit home with the wider Australian population, more people are asking, "What can I do to help?"

There are links to a selection of drought charities at the end of this article, but here are a few things to consider.

Give to many, not to a few

Every time a struggling farmer or family is featured in the media, there is a flurry of offers of money and help.

Please click here to read the rest of the article as it appears on the ABC Rural News website.

Article written by: Rachel Carbonell