Young Artists Help Put Farm Safety In The Spotlight

Queensland’s youngest artists are being called on to help spread an important message, as the Crisafulli Government launches its 2026 Farm Safety Calendar Competition.

Designed to raise awareness about potential hazards on farms and in rural communities, the competition is open to all Queensland primary school students from Prep to Year 6. Twelve standout artworks will be chosen to feature in the official 2026 calendar, with each month focusing on a different safety theme—from overhead powerlines and electrical equipment to animal safety and hand hygiene.

More than 40,000 copies of the calendar will be printed and distributed to Queensland primary schools and the wider community.

Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Industrial Relations Jarrod Bleijie said the campaign taps into creative young minds to highlight a serious message.

“Raising awareness among primary school students and their communities about common safety hazards on farms and in rural settings is an ongoing campaign,” he said.

Member for Condamine Pat Weir echoed the importance of the initiative.

“As someone who has been injured themselves from a farm accident, I know all too well the importance of the issue to local farming families,” Mr Weir said.

“It’s great that the focus is also about educating our next generation of farmers as well throughout primary schools in Queensland.”

In last year's competition, Kalamia State School's Paige Colls created a wonderful drawing to share the message of water safety which is featured on November of 2025's Farm Safety Calendar which can be seen in classrooms across the state!

The competition has also been welcomed by Queensland educators, who say it aligns perfectly with classroom lessons on agriculture and safety.

“The students enjoy the challenge of illustrating farm safety aspects which are extremely important for each student to remember as they go about their daily lives in rural settings,” said Ms Wendy Thornton, teacher at Gogango State School in Central Queensland.

The competition is open until the 27th of June and each of the 12 winning entrants will receive a $250 gift card, with their schools also awarded $500.

To find out how to enter and access resources, visit WorkSafe.qld.gov.au.