WorkSafe Queensland’s farm safety calendar competition winners announced

WorkSafe Queensland's Farm Safety Calendar Competition Winners Announced

Twelve Queensland kids have been selected as winners of the 2023 Farm safety calendar competition, with results now confirmed by state authorities.

Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace said Workplace Health and Safety Queensland received 1,500 entries from school children across Queensland, reflecting strong community interest in this annual initiative.

A Growing Program for Rural Safety Awareness

"The Farm safety calendar competition is a great way to get kids from all over Queensland thinking about safety at home and in their classrooms," Ms Grace said.

"It gives primary school students the opportunity to help spread the word about how to stay safe on farms and rural properties, protecting our great lifestyle."

Twelve winning drawings will be published in the 2023 Farm safety calendar, which will be available free of charge from October this year. Recognising young voices this way supports broader work toward embedding safe practices early, before students enter workplaces themselves.

Why This Competition Matters for Workplace Health and Safety

Farms remain among the highest-risk work environments in Queensland, making early education campaigns like this one valuable for long-term health outcomes. Building safety awareness in children complements the compliance work employers undertake through official safety software and documented procedures.

For organisations managing risk across agricultural sites, resources such as an Electrical Safety Policy can support day-to-day hazard control, particularly where machinery and power infrastructure intersect with rural work.

• 1,500 entries submitted by school students statewide
• Twelve winning drawings will be published in the 2023 calendar
• Free distribution begins in October
• Program supported by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland services

Where to Find More Information

For further news on the competition and access to the calendar, visit the WHSQ website. Readers following previous editions may also want to review coverage of the WorkSafe Farm Safety Calendar Competition deadline announcement, plus later updates including the 2024 Farm safety calendar competition winners and further 2024 farm safety calendar competition results.

Supporting Broader Workplace Compliance

Beyond farm-specific initiatives, businesses across construction, manufacturing and healthcare sectors rely on structured safety services to meet obligations under workplace health legislation. Practical tools like a Workplace Safety Rules document or an Electrical Safety Checklist help translate awareness campaigns into everyday work routines.

Whether reviewing health protocols for a farm, warehouse or clinical setting, professionals seeking further guidance can explore additional support services covering documentation, templates and compliance queries relevant to their industry.

Programs like this calendar competition demonstrate how education-focused news and community-driven safety initiatives contribute meaningfully to Queensland's broader workplace health strategy, benefiting both current employees and the next generation entering rural work.