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Our mission is to inspire and encourage rural communities to improve their health and wellbeing through physical activity.

Welcome to
Fat Farmers: Rural Health Initiative

It all started back in 2012 when three farmers at Maitland on Yorke Peninsula (SA) started going to the gym. And this original group is still going strong! The below clip shows their Friday morning gym sessions and is a great visual snapshot of what Fat Farmers is all about! Each of our groups has it's own identity. Some are men only but many are inclusive of women and also children. And it's not all about going to the gym. We have a couple of walking groups too...

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City to Bay is this weekend!

Find your local group on the map & get involved!
Or contact us to start a new group for your community...

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  Recent Media  

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Bush Summit 2025
27 August 2025

At the Bush Summit in Ballarat, SA farmer and Founder Ben Wundersitz was named the overall Bush Champion and Ag Champion! We couldn't be prouder of Ben and the whole Fat Farmers community for this achievement.
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Sunrise Feature
9 August 2025

Founder Ben Wundersitz, and Board Director & Adelaide Champion Rob Dawes chatted with Monique and David about our Fat Farmers story, our name and why starting a group in your area is so important.

Upcoming Events

  • City to Bay 2025
    City to Bay 2025
    Sun, 21 Sept
    Glenelg
    21 Sept 2025, 6:00 am – 3:00 pm ACST
    Glenelg, Glenelg SA 5045, Australia
    Join our Fat Farmers Group in the aim to win largest City to Bay Group!
  • Callington Show
    Callington Show
    Fri, 26 Sept
    Callington
    26 Sept 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm ACST
    Callington, 22 Callington Rd, Callington SA 5254, Australia
    Join Michael at the Callington Show! https://callingtonshow.com.au/
  • Yorke Peninsula Field Days
    Yorke Peninsula Field Days
    Tue, 30 Sept
    30 Sept 2025, 9:00 am ACST – 02 Oct 2025, 5:00 pm ACST
    Paskeville, Copper Coast Hwy, Paskeville SA 5552, Australia
    Join Michael at the YP Field Days! www.ypfielddays.com.au

Faces of Fat Farmers

The Hospital Research Foundation

Major Health Partner

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Platinum Sponsors

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Contact Us

Jane Brine

Executive Officer

Michael Williams

Community Engagement Manager

To join one of our fitness groups, please check map for your local contact. 

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