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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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Register for City to Bay now!

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

Faces of Fat Farmers

Upcoming Events

  • Fat Farmers Sea Lake Launch
    Fat Farmers Sea Lake Launch
    Fat Farmers Host/Co-Host
    Sun, 31 Aug
    31 Aug 2025, 8:00 am – 11:00 am AEST
    Sea Lake, Sea Lake VIC 3533, Australia
    Help celebrate our new Fat Farmers group in Sea Lake, and learn about the Sea Lake Striders walking group!
  • Fat Farmers x Bunge Fun Run/Walk
    Fat Farmers x Bunge Fun Run/Walk
    Fat Farmers Host/Co-Host
    Fri, 05 Sept
    05 Sept 2025, 6:45 am – 8:00 am ACST
    Adelaide, Kaurna Learning Circle, Victoria Dr, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
    Meet near the Dr George Duncan memorial (parking opposite if required) for our next Fat Farmers Fun Run/Walk, along with Bunge!
  • 2025 Nuffield Australia National Conference
    2025 Nuffield Australia National Conference
    08 Sept 2025, 6:00 pm ACST – 10 Sept 2025, 5:00 pm ACST
    Adelaide Oval, War Memorial Dr, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
    Have a chat with Richard at the conference across 3 days!
  • Riverland Field Days
    Riverland Field Days
    Fri, 12 Sept
    12 Sept 2025, 9:00 am ACST – 13 Sept 2025, 5:00 pm ACST
    Barmera, 52 Field Day Dr, Barmera SA 5345, Australia
    Join Michael at the Riverland Field Days!
  • 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

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Flow Podcast
19 August 2025

Founder Ben Wundersitz talked with Jess from the Country View Point the Podcast (Episode 24 2025) about everything Fat Farmers!
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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.
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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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