2025 National Farm Safety Week

Campaign Dates: 20-26 July, 2025

This year’s National Farm Safety Week campaign, Second Chances – Who Knows How Many You’ll Get? shines a light on the near misses that happen every day on Australian farms — the moments that could have ended very differently.

We chose this theme because near misses are more than just lucky escapes — they’re powerful learning opportunities. By reflecting on these close calls, sharing stories, and making simple changes, we can prevent the next one from becoming something far worse.

This campaign is about turning “that was close” into “here’s what I’m doing differently now.” Because on farms, second chances aren’t guaranteed — and safety starts with the lessons we choose to learn.

If you would like to receive the media pack - please register your interest by sending an email to info@farmsafe.org.au. The media pack will be released the week prior to the campaign

Daily Topics

Sunday 20 July - Every Near Miss Has A Lesson, Let's Not Miss It

Farmsafe Australia's 2025 Safer Farms Report, proudly supported by WFI, reflects a heartbreaking year for farming families, with lives lost and communities deeply affected. This year's National Farm Safety Week campaign, Second Chances - Who Knows How Many You'll Get?, urges everyone on the land to stop, share their stories, and make safety a lived value - not a lucky break.

Monday 21 July - Dead Tired - The Cost of Pushing Through

You're not lazy - you're exhausted. And that's dangerous. Fatigue blurs judgement, slows reflexes and turns everyday tasks into serious risks - and no job is worth the cost of pushing past your limits.

Tuesday 22 July - Familiarity Can Be Fatal - Don't Let 'I've Done It 1000 Times' Be The Last Time

Confidence built over years on the land is a strength - but it can also become a blind spot. When we underestimate the dangers of the machines and environments we know so well, we risk letting routine turn deadly. Experience should guide caution, not excuse it.

Wednesday 23 July - The Near Miss You Can't See Coming - Mental Health Matters

Some of the most dangerous near misses on farms aren't machinery malfunctions or slips in the yards - they're the silent struggles no one sees. Mental health challenges can cloud judgement, reduce reaction times, and leave farmers vulnerable to physical and emotional harm. We must treat mental wellbeing as a critical part of farm safety. Because the risk you can't see is often the one that costs the most. 

Thursday 24 July - Between Naps and Knock Off - When Kids, Care and Work Collide

Farm families often juggle childcare with the demands of the day's work, but the split focus can turn risky fast. With a lack of reliable access to childcare in rural and remote Australia, children may end u in unsafe environments, and parents are left navigating high-risk tasks with distracted minds.

Friday 25 July - Silence Isn't Safe - Why Every Job Deserves A Conversation

Whether it's a routine task or a one-off job, assuming everyone's on the same page can lead to disaster. Clear communication - especially with contractors, seasonal workers and family members - can mean the difference between a near miss and a fatal mistake. A quick conversation might just save a life.

Saturday 26 July - The Clock Is Ticking - When Pressure Replaces Planning

In farming, time pressures are real - trucks arrive early, weather windows are tight, and family commitments tug at both ends of the day. But when speed overtakes safety, the margin for error disappears. Rushing leads to skipped checks, missteps, and close calls that too often become tragedies.

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