Farm safety competition launches in Qld schools

Entries for the annual farm safety calendar drawing competition have opened in primary schools, hosted by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.

Students from prep to year six are encouraged to compete for prizes by creating safety illustrations focused on electricity, animals, machinery, quad bikes, water safety, and general health and wellbeing on the farm.

Last year, demand for the free farm safety calendar was overwhelming, with more than 30,000 copies printed and distributed to Queensland homes as a year-round reminder of why it’s so important to think about safety on rural properties.

This year’s 12 competition winners will again have their illustrations published in the calendar and receive a $250 gift card for themselves and $500 for their school.

More than 1000 school children are expected to enter the competition this year — taking the number of entries to well over 10,000 since the competition started in 2015.

“The farm safety calendar competition has become a key item on the school calendar,” said Minister for Industrial Relations Grace Grace.

“It’s terrific to see schools throughout Queensland highlighting farm safety messages — which play a vital role in promoting safe practices in our rural communities.”

Entries for the 2023 edition will close on 23 June.

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