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24.01.2022 Today is a BIG day in the city! Three weeks ago, three incredible women started the campaign A fiver for a Farmer to start the conversation in the big smoke. Today, 550 schools and 90 preschools are all taking part by dressing up like a farmer and donating a fiver to go to straight to Drought Angels and Rural Aid. The most amazing thing is that there is every chance, they will raise over One million big ones! I arrived to the Casey's house last night and was greeted by this cute sign and three smiley kids all ready to take part in this amazing campaign. Watch this space!

23.01.2022 Eight weeks ago when One Bucket was started the goal was to try and let our city cousins know what was happening in the bush. Today a small part of that goal was achieved with over 550 schools and 90 preschools participating in the A fiver for a Farmer campaign. I had the chance to visit thousands of school kids in Sydney, dressed up as farmers and speak directly to them about what the drought is like for kids their age who live in the bush and what it means to them. I shar...ed stories about how families have limited water, the daily life of feeding livestock and how a lack of rain will influence the cost of their family grocery shop. They also had some great questions about what was happening in the bush. It was a huge honour and they were really responsive. I'd like to thank the teachers who have actively taught their students about the drought and raised the awareness within their community. I also gained a really good understanding of what our city kids know and what can be done to further educate them about where their food comes from and what life in the bush means. I can honestly say I feel like this is the first time I can remember in my life that I have seen a solid connection between the city and the bush. Despite all the hardships communities of the bush currently face, this is a definite positive. It is vital to make the most of this movement and implement education into our schools for our kids to learn and I believe this is the next step we need to take while the connection is still strong and relevant.

14.01.2022 Two months ago I was hearing nothing in mainstream media about the #drought and anything I was hearing was very general. There were no faces of the families and communities dealing with the crippling everyday struggle that is relentless, exhausting and has no certain end point. Within two weeks of making a decision to do something about the lack of acknowledgement for the communities living in drought, I was on the road, visiting families, businesses and communities and hear...ing their stories to share to the rest of the nation. One Bucket was a campaign started solely to raise awareness about the drought for those not directly living in it and put pressure on the media to include it in their coverage. I believe that the awareness and understanding of the drought is now ten fold to what it was even just a few short weeks ago. I would like to personally thank everyone who has supported, shared, encouraged and help spread this vital message. Without you, assistance would not be available for those in need. I’ve done all I am physically and mentally capable of to raise the awareness and the microphone now goes to those with experience, knowledge and expertise to keep the support going. I will be working behind the scenes now for as long as necessary to assist communities, charities and share my knowledge at events and public forums. The page will remain open for anyone who needs help, yet I feel my purpose to raise awareness has been achieved and I can now be more beneficial in other ways. The drought is not over and communities are still hurting. It is very real and very traumatic for many and gets worse by the day. The only thing that will help is rain, but until then we can all support and help each other as best we can. Not everyone needs help or will ask for it, but there are many that do and are and to know they are cared for is a feeling that cannot be underestimated. You can still donate to www.onebucket.com.au which goes directly to Drought Angels and Rural Aid, two charities that help anyone and everyone living in these challenging times. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. The campaign couldn’t have gone anywhere without you. Thank you to the people and families who shared their stories with me. Thank you to all the media who reached out to share what is happening. Thank you for everyone who effectively became a voice for those who didn’t have one. With gratitude and thanks, Edwina

13.01.2022 The following is a personal opinion. I invite others to share their thoughts on this with me. I don't want this to be just talk. I want this to be actioned and not let the ramifications of this drought be in vain. Despite criticism and backlash that images of emaciated livestock and barren landscapes makes all primary producers look like unfit operators, I believe the positivity coming out of this god awful crisis far outweighs the worry of the 'perception' and judgement some...Continue reading

02.01.2022 Inspired to help? Here are four really simple and effective ways you can directly help our rural communities right now: 1) Donate directly to www.onebucket.com.au. You may choose if your funds support Drought Angels (Hamper and Financial Assistance) or Rural Aid (Mental Health Initiative). 2) Share, like and tag friends in posts to help spread the message that our rural communities urgently need assistance. Invite friends to like the page. ... 3) Write a personal letter of hope and support to a farming family to help boost the morale and email it directly to [email protected]. The letter will be personally hand delivered to a family during the campaign. 4) Follow One Bucket on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/one_bucket/