Winners of the 2024 farm safety calendar competition announced

Winners of the 2024 Farm Safety Calendar Competition Announced

Queensland's annual farm safety calendar competition winners have been announced, with safety messages like wearing a helmet on a quad bike, staying cautious around electrical equipment, and washing hands after handling animals set to feature in the 2025 Farm Safety Calendar.

This farm safety calendar competition continues a long-running initiative that connects agriculture with practical safety education for young Queenslanders.

Twelve Young Artists Recognised Across Regional Queensland

Twelve children from different parts of Queensland have been recognised as winners in this year's competition. Notable entries include those from Mount Isa School of the Air and Cairns School of Distance Education, alongside other schools in regional Queensland.

Each participating school played a valuable role in encouraging students to think creatively about safety on farms, reinforcing lessons that extend well beyond the classroom into everyday agricultural work.

Record Entries Reflect Growing Interest in Farm Safety

This year saw over 1,500 entries submitted, bringing total submissions to more than 12,000 throughout the competition's history since it began. That steady growth highlights how farm safety awareness keeps resonating with families connected to agriculture across Australia.

"It's always a pleasure to see the effort and thought that has gone into making these artworks," said Minister for Industrial Relations, Grace Grace, announcing the 2024 winners.

Ms Grace expressed her delight at the calibre of submissions, noting the artistic creations selected will be highlighted throughout the 2025 Farm Safety Calendar, distributed to farming communities statewide.

Why Farm Safety Campaigns Matter for Agriculture

Farm work carries unique risks, from machinery operation to livestock handling and electrical hazards around sheds and equipment. Initiatives like this calendar competition help translate complex safety concepts into memorable visuals that stick with families long after harvest season ends.

For businesses supporting agricultural work, maintaining current documentation remains essential. SafetyDocs offers a range of safety services designed to help operators meet obligations while keeping teams protected on-site. These services include:

• Editable digital job safety analysis templates for tracking hazards during farm work tasks
• Electrical safety policy documents tailored for properties with high-voltage equipment
• Electrical safety checklist resources for routine equipment inspections
• Safety software solutions that streamline reporting and compliance across teams

These services support health and safety outcomes for workplaces where machinery, chemicals, and animals intersect daily. Pairing structured documentation with community campaigns like this calendar competition builds a stronger safety culture across the agriculture sector.

Supporting Safer Practices Through Documentation and Services

Beyond artwork and awareness campaigns, sustainable safety outcomes depend on consistent policies backed by reliable services. SafetyDocs provides ongoing support services for businesses seeking guidance on implementation, updates, and compliance queries.

Combining educational efforts, such as this calendar, with robust workplace services gives agricultural operators tools needed to protect staff, visitors, and family members working across rural properties.

Learn more details about this year's winning entries and the broader farm safety calendar competition winners initiative here.