October 28, 2025
Local students have again starred in the State Government’s annual Farm Safety Calendar competition!
The annual competition invites Queensland primary school students from Prep to Year 6 to use their creativity to promote awareness about potential safety hazards on farms.
This year, a record-breaking 2514 entries were received from more than 140 primary schools.
Makayla Weller, from Wooroolin State School, and Carter Steger, from Kilkivan State School, were among the 12 winning young artists.
They will each receive a $250 gift card for themselves and $500 for their school.
Entries had to illustrate one of the following farm safety messages:
- Electrical safety
- Animal safety
- Tractor and machinery safety
- Quad bike safety
- Water safety
- Health and well-being
Makayla and Carter both chose water safety as the message they wanted to share.
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington congratulated the winners.
“The Farm Safety Calendar competition is a great example of how Queenslanders look out for one another,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“This initiative encourages our next generation to think about risks and safe behaviours early, helping to build a strong culture of care and awareness across rural and regional Queensland.”
- The calendars are available to pre-order on the WorkSafe website
Related articles:
- Young Artist Wins Calendar Prize (2024)
- Young Artist’s Work On Calendar (2022)
- Local Artwork Featured On Calendar (2021)
- Local Student Wins Calendar Prize (2019)
- Young Artists Share Safety Messages (2018)
- Young Artists Win Calendar Prizes (2017)
- Winning Works By Young Artists (2016)
