We have a vision to shape tomorrow’s healthiest farming communities worldwide – but we can’t do it alone.

Established in 2008, the National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH) is a partnership between Western District Health Service and Deakin University. The NCFH is Australia’s leading organisation dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing and safety of the farming workforce, farming families and agriculture-dependent communities.

Investing in farmer health is both a social responsibility and an economic imperative. A healthy and sustainable farming workforce means stable food production and supply chains, resilient farming families and rural communities, economic sustainability in regional Australia, and reduced pressure on health and emergency services.

Investment in solutions that matter can create systemic change. We can offer customisable partnership packages that allow for flexibility and tailored services based on the unique needs of interested parties. 

We are committed to long-term collaborations with partners – like you – joining us to help shape the future of farmer health and wellbeing across Australia.

Corporate partnerships

Partnering with us enables organisations to create genuine, measurable impact in rural communities while advancing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) priorities.

By supporting farmer mental health and climate resilience, partners demonstrate a meaningful commitment to sustainability beyond compliance – strengthening brand reputation, deepening sector understanding, and building authentic connection with farming communities.

Examples of corporate partnerships include:

• Sponsored health checks at major field days and regional events, or on-site for staff and customers.
• Training for rural professionals across agriculture, agribusiness and health, enabling them to deliver services that demonstrate understanding and awareness of the health, wellbeing and safety issues faced by their farming clients.
• Supporting the delivery of evidence-based and expert-led farm safety education into regional and rural schools.
• Co-branded initiatives raising sector awareness.

Philanthropic partnerships

Philanthropic partnerships play a critical role in advancing bold, evidence‑based innovations. Whether through transformational gifts, ongoing regular donations, payroll giving, workplace campaigns or group fundraising, philanthropic supporters can fund essential pilot projects, research and seed initiatives that generate proof‑of‑concept, attract government and industry co‑investment, and create lasting, systemic change.

Philanthropic funding fills gaps where traditional funding sources are often limited – giving us the flexibility to test new approaches, take calculated risks on initiatives with transformational potential and scale up proven initiatives.

In-kind partnerships

In‑kind partnerships create a shared value by combining complementary strengths to better support farming communities. Through the contribution of expertise, resources, networks and platforms, partners help extend the reach, effectiveness and sustainability of NCFH’s research and service delivery — often in ways that financial funding alone cannot.

Examples of in‑kind partnerships include:

• Providing free or discounted space, infrastructure or catering for field days, workshops or community events.
• Sharing professional expertise and access to farmer networks to support research, recruitment and program delivery.
• Amplifying NCFH’s work through media, communications and trusted community channels.

In‑kind partnerships strengthen connection, reduce barriers to participation, and help deliver meaningful outcomes for farming communities.

Farmer health development partner

Driving innovation, research and high impact initiatives

This premium partnership opportunity is designed for philanthropic and corporate organisations seeking to make a powerful, visible contribution to farmer health, wellbeing or safety.

Your organisation will support the development of innovative new research and emerging high-impact solutions and initiatives that advance the NCFH’s mission.

This partnership is ideal for organisations seeking to create meaningful change now while also investing in enduring, future focused outcomes.

Development partners benefit from:

• High visibility social impact with credibility and purpose.
• Alignment with ESG, sustainability and longterm wellbeing commitments.
• A strong and authentic connection to rural communities.
• Opportunities to contribute to solutions that grow over time, building generational impact.

Service delivery partner

Supporting program delivery, resource development and community reach

This partnership pathway allows organisations, government bodies, industry groups and community stakeholders to bring established evidence-based NCFH programs directly to their regions.

Your contributions – large or small – helps the NCFH continue to gather evidence about emerging risks, deliver programs, build workforce capacity, evaluate impact and ensure vital resources reach the people who need them most.

Event sponsorship

Organisations can support our work by sponsoring special events. Your organisation will receive rewarding and tailored benefits, such as:

• Brand visibility.
• Marketing and promotional opportunities.
• Networking with farmers, industry stakeholders and rural communities.
• Additional event specific benefits.

Leave a lasting legacy to support farming communities

A gift in your Will to the National Centre for Farmer Health is a powerful way to create lasting change, ensuring the health, wellbeing, and safety of farmers and their communities for generations to come.  

Your generosity will build on a strong foundation of proven programs that have already made a meaningful impact on farming communities. It will help drive vital research, education, and support initiatives, ensuring farmers and their families continue to receive the resources they need to thrive.  

A bequest, no matter the size, helps us: 

• Provide essential health and wellbeing programs for farming families.
• Deliver tailored education to support the unique needs of farming communities. 
• Drive research and innovation to improve the long-term health and safety of farmers. 

If you would like to include a gift to support the National Centre for Farmer Health in your Will, or are considering a transformational gift to support our work, please contact Cecilia Fitzgerald to explore how you can have the greatest impact for future generations of farmers.