Family and Business (FaB) mentors
The PIRSA initiated Family and Business (FaB) mentor service can help you during difficult situations as a primary producer or regionally-based agricultural business owner.
It is a free, confidential triage service in South Australia, connecting you to assistance specific to your needs.
FaB mentors in regional SA
FaB mentors are located across regional South Australia to provide support and a listening ear when things get tough. They are:
- independent
- confidential
- from a variety of regional business and agricultural backgrounds
- experienced in dealing with emergency situations.
FaB mentors will help you find ways to manage your unique situation. They work closely with service providers and can connect you to services, including:
- financial counselling
- local health networks
- emotional wellbeing and counselling services
- government and non-government assistance
- community organisations and donations.
Free service to help after adverse events
The service is free for farmers and primary production businesses impacted by adverse events, such as:
- drought
- bushfire
- severe floods or storms
- fruit fly outbreaks
- fishing and aquaculture industry reforms
- wine industry market change impacts
- pest and disease outbreaks.
FaB mentors continue to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing consultations via phone or video conference if required.
Find your FaB mentor
Although FaB mentors are listed by their location, each has experience with varying issues and industries.
Contact any of the FaB mentors listed below and they will link you to the most appropriate assistance.
Adelaide Hills and Barossa
- Albert Singh: 0400 443 108
- Colleen White: 0409 388 649
Eyre Peninsula
- Steve Whillas: 0458 852 268
Kangaroo Island
- Tracie Heinrich: 0427 596 107
- Ros Willson: 0427 531 200
Murraylands and Riverland
- Beck Burgess: 0438 262 966
- Robyn Cain: 0411 633 085
- John Chase: 0419 848 672
- Brent Fletcher: 0439 409 430
Northern Adelaide Plains
- Phuong Le: 0434 545 319
Northern Agricultural Districts and Yorke Peninsula
- Anthony North: 0409 398 435
- Emma Scharkie: 0407 600 038
- John White: 0447 787 436
- Judy Wilkinson: 0401 122 049
Pastoral
- Anne Collins: 0427 486 115
- John White: 0447 787 436