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Brian Egan Founder of Aussie Helpers in 2002 |
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Mustering stock as another day draws to a close |
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A daily scene, The loss of stock means the loss of hope |
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Brian and an 'old mate' Horses suffer as well |
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'Christmas in The Outback' |
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Along a dusty track this farmer welcomes a visit from Aussie Helpers |
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Aussie Helpers ensured these kids enjoyed Christmas
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A bag of surprises, the look on this child's face was reward enough |
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"Toys for Boys" sure are a welcome site |
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Farm stock perish as the drought lingers on |
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'Standing Alone' This cow enjoys a welcome feed |
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Brian visiting a farm to give some welcome assistance |
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Brian and Alan Jones from 2GB who has been a strong supporter of Aussie Helpers |
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A gift from Aussie Helpers brings a child some joy |
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At Broken Hill, traveling is jost part of the job |
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A feast instead of a famin for this family thanks to Aussie Helpers |
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A dusty trail, many of the roads are like this |
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'Support from Schools' They help us to help country schools |
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'Full of Fuel' Dual tanks sustain our outback travel |
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Just part of the drought in outback Australia |
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"Delivering Fodder" Aussie Helpers have delivered tons of fodder for desperate stock |
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Another Destination, Aussie Helpers go anywhere to help desperate farmers |
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Brian heads north to call on another farming family |
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A welcome gift brings joy to these children |
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Another day another family with grateful smiles |
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'The Remains' The realization fo what the drought does |
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Another yarding, the farmer has no other choice |
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'Toxic Pimalea weed' This beast is dying a slow death |
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Brian watches another farmer send his stock to sale |
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The Bull Dust even stopped our truck delivering much needed fodder |
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To weak to stand this beast needs a helping hand |
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The Family Farm, not a blade of grass nor a drop water for miles |
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Brian, Jeff Kennet and Brian Greentree Parliament House Canberra 21 March 2007 for Beyond Blue "Dont Beat Around The Bush" |
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Picking up more donated hay for desperate farmers |
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Brian on the 'Today Show' letting people know about the plight of people in the bush |
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Brian with Diesel at Horsham Vic 17 March 2007 |
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Brian with Leo Sayer Horsham VIC 17 March 2007 |
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More donated hay being loaded for desperate farmers |
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While the billy boils Brian lends a much needed ear |
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'A Yarn' is the best medicine for a man with depression |
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Another weak best, helping stock is a daily job |
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As the stock dies prices at the butcher grows |
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