Partners & Supporters

The National Centre for Farmer Health is an independently managed partnership between Deakin University and Western District Health Service.

We rely on diverse funding sources, including government (local, state and federal), corporate, philanthropic and industry partners, to extend our reach and impact on a national level. By building meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships, we ensure that our work can make a lasting difference for farming communities.

Partner with us

We actively seek to expand  to build strong relationships with like-minded organisations who share our vision of making a difference to farmers’ lives.  We can offer customisable partnership packages that allow for flexibility and tailored services based on the unique needs of interested parties. 

Ways to Partner

We provide several ways to get involved:

  • Collaborative projects
  • Sponsorship opportunities
  • Event and program partnerships

We’d love to explore the best fit for your organisation to create meaningful and lasting outcomes for the agricultural sector.

Major Partners and Supporters

We are proud to work alongside outstanding organisations committed to supporting farming communities and driving positive change in farmer health, wellbeing, and safety culture.

Government Partners

Corporate Partners

Our corporate partners are leaders in their fields, dedicated to advancing farming communities’ health and safety. Together, we drive change and innovation in the sector.

Industry and Research Partners

Addressing the complex health challenges of rural populations requires collaboration. We are devoted to working with our industry and research partners to improve farmer health, wellbeing, and safety for mutual benefit.

Industry partners

  • Rural Bank
  • Metalcorp
  • Dairy Australia
  • Udder Delights
  • CSL Seqirus
  • Cultivate Farms
  • Thankful4Farmers
  • Cath Cosgrave Consulting

Health service partners

  • Northern District Community Health
  • West Wimmera Health Service
  • Primary Care Connect, Shepparton
  • Timboon District Health Service
  • Yea Health Service

University research partners

  • University of Melbourne
  • Federation University
  • Australian Institute of Suicide Research and Prevention, Griffith University
  • University of South Australia
  • LaTrobe University
  • Edith Cowan University
  • Gardiner Foundation

International partners

  • Ag Health & Safety Alliance, US
  • The University of Iowa, US
  • Teagasac, Ireland
  • University of Jember, Indonesia
  • Alberta Farm Safety, Canada
  • Centurion University, India
  • ODHIR Foundation, Bangladesh
  • University of Kentucky, USA

Our Donors

(Last Updated: May 2023)

  • Advantage Feeders
  • AFL Western District Commission
  • ARB Company
  • Brim Active Community Group
  • Bunnings Hamilton
  • Cobden District Health Services
  • Cobden FNC
  • CWA – National
  • CWA – Henty Branch
  • CWA – Port Fairy Branch
  • CWA – Stawell Branch
  • CWA – Wimmera Branch
  • CWA – Woolsthorpe Branch
  • CWA – Yarrawonga & Border Wimmera Branch
  • Devondale Murray Goulburn
  • Gents of Geelong
  • Geoff & Helen Handbury Trust
  • GMHBA
  • Good Shepherd College Hamilton
  • Hampden League
  • Hamilton Regional Business Association
  • Hughie Browning and Hamish Job
  • Kinross Wolari School – Orange
  • Knox Grammar School – Sydney
  • La Trobe Ag Society
  • Landmark Harcourts Foundation
  • Leroy Mac Designs
  • Lions Club of Torquay Inc
  • Livestock Logic – R4FH Team
  • Live Rural
  • Martha Lim – Memorian for John Brisbane
  • Moruya High School
  • Murray River Jet Ski Marathon
  • NOMAD
  • Rotary Club Portland
  • Run 4 Farmer Health teams
  • Sinclair Wilson
  • Thank-a-Farmer for your next meal
  • The Rosemary Norman Foundation
  • This Farm Needs a Farmer
  • Virbac
  • Warrnmabool East Rotary Club

Your donation helps us continue our important work. By contributing, you support programs that improve the health, wellbeing, and safety of farmers across Australia.

Partnership Enquiries

Are you ready to partner with us? Let’s explore how we can collaborate to improve the lives of farmers.

Cecilia Fitzgerald
Business Development & Industry Engagement Manager
(03) 5551 8533