- Leila McDougall – Writer, Producer, Executive Producer, and Actor of Just a Farmer
- Libby Baldstock – Rural Financial Counsellor, Psychologist, and Farmer
- John Gladigau – Chair of Grain Producers SA and Northern Mallee Farmer
- Dr Kate Gunn – Founder and Director of iFarmWell, Clinical Psychologist, and Enterprise Fellow
RDABGLAP Chair Rolf Binder and CEO Jennifer Lynch attended a special screening of Just a Farmer at the Capri Theatre, hosted by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA) in partnership with Primary Producers SA.
The event raised nearly $15,000 for the Rural Business Support Relief Fund, supporting mental health and wellbeing programs for rural families.
Just a Farmer is a 2024 Australian drama written, produced, and starring Leila McDougall. The film tells the story of Alison, a young mother left to manage a struggling farm and care for her father-in-law after the sudden death of her husband by suicide. It shines a light on the mental health challenges faced by rural families and has received recognition at several international film festivals.
The evening opened with a Welcome to Country by Uncle Michael Kumatpi Marrutya O'Brien, a proud Kaurna and Narrunga man.
A panel discussion followed, facilitated by Jess Adamson, featuring:
