Farm safety calendar winners to be announced

The winning entries for the 2026 farm safety calendar are set to be announced in October as part of Safe Work Month.

This year’s competition attracted a record breaking 2514 entries from primary school students from over 140 Queensland schools. Twelve different pieces of artwork have been chosen to feature in the calendar with a different safety theme each month.

The calendar raises awareness in primary school students and their communities about common safety hazards on farms and in rural settings.

Serious injuries and fatalities occur on farms and rural settings each year - Between 1 March 2024 and 31 March 2025, 26 Queenslanders lost their lives simply going to work. The rural sector alone accounted for 10 of those lives.

Many rural community members and schools have the calendar prominently displayed in the home throughout the year, reminding Queenslanders of all ages to work and play safely on farm properties.

The competition has been running since 2015. More than 40,000 calendars will be printed and distributed statewide to Queensland primary schools and the wider community.

If you’re a Queensland resident, you can pre order your free 2026 calendar now!

To place your pre-orders go to Farm safety calendar pre-order form. The calendars will be sent out from late October.

Categories for the 2026 Calendar:

Electrical safety

• Overhead powerlines are dangerous. Don’t play, park equipment, operate machinery or plant trees or crops near them.
• Solar panels turn the sun’s rays into electricity, which helps farms to do all their important work. Keep away from solar panels because electricity is dangerous and can hurt people and animals.

Animal safety

• Make sure you are properly trained and understand animal behaviour before entering a stock yard.
• Always wash your hands after touching or playing with animals as they carry diseases that can make people very sick.

Tractor and machinery safety

• Have a safe, fenced play area to keep children safe from machinery.
• Don’t have passengers on farm vehicles unless there is a designated seat and seat belt for them.

Quad bike safety

• Never let children under 16 use an adult sized quad bike.
• Always wear a properly fitted helmet when you ride a quad bike.

Water safety

• Stay away from flood waters—there can be hidden dangers like strong currents, logs and other rubbish.
• Always have an adult with you when playing near or in dams, creeks and rivers.

Health and wellbeing

• Make sure you’re ready to help out on the farm by eating healthy meals and getting plenty of sleep.
• Stay sun safe when you’re outside—wear a hat, drink water and take rest breaks in the shade.