2014-07-02 Farmer health centre must ‘re-start’ with 11th hour funding – ABC Rural
Why did it come to this?
That’s the question industry groups and staff members are asking after 11th hour government funding was announced for the ailing National Centre for Farmer Health.
Although the one-off joint payment the from Victorian and Federal Governments totalling $625,000, was celebrated by the centre, it came so late most of its staff had already gone.
Registered nurse Adrian Calvano, remained with the centre until his contract ran dry in June, despite two and a half years of employment uncertainty.
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2014-07-02 Farmer health centre must ‘re-start’ with 11th hour funding – ABC Rural
2014-07-01 ADF welcomes National Centre for Farmer Health funding – Australian Dairy Farmers
Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) has welcomed a total of $625,000 funding from the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments for the world-renowned National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH).
ADF President, Noel Campbell, said the funding, comprising $375,000 from the Commonwealth and $250,000 from the Victorian Government, would enable the centre to run for a further 12 months.
“The National Centre for Farmer Health has made an important contribution towards improving the health, safety and wellbeing of farm men and women, farm workers, their families and the communities in which they live,” Mr Campbell said.
“The centre is located in Hamilton in Western Victoria and is a partnership between the Western District Health Service and Deakin University.
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2014-07-01 Deakin University welcomes funding for National Centre for Farmer Health – Deakin University
Deakin University has welcomed today’s announcement of funding for the National Centre for Farmer Health.
“We thank the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments for their support of this important agricultural health initiative,” said Deakin Pro Vice-Chancellor (Health), Professor Brendan Crotty.
“Since opening in 2008, the National Centre for Farmer Health has provided national leadership to improve the health and wellbeing of farmers, farm workers and their families across Australia.
“The Centre’s research and education programs have played a key role in identifying health issues and reducing disease and injury in agricultural communities. With the funding announced today, the Centre’s invaluable work will be able to continue.”
Funding of $375,000 has been provided by the Federal Government in addition to $250,000 from the State Government.
Based in Hamilton, the Centre is a partnership between Western District Health Service and Deakin University.
Source: Deakin University News Room
2014-07-01 Farmer Health Centre gets $625k lifeline – Hamilton Spectator
HAMILTON’S National Centre for Farmer Health has received a last-minute $625,000 lifeline from the federal and Victorian governments.
Wannon MP Dan Tehan and Assistant Federal Health Minister Fiona Nash announced a one-off funding package of $375,000 to go with a $250,000 pledge from the state Government.
Hamilton’s NCFH is a partnership between Western District Health Service and Deakin University.
The centre was due to start winding down its flagship program today after a two-year struggle to find replacement funding for its initiatives that have won international recognition
The grant will help the centre continue to develop and deliver effective rural programmes such as the Sustainable Farm Families Programme, which promotes improved mental health and health outcomes for Australian farming families.
Mr Tehan said that he was pleased that the Coalition Government has listened and decided to extend this funding for this worthy cause.
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2014-07-01 Farmer Health Centre gets $625k lifeline – Hamilton Spectator
2014-07-01 Funding boost for Hamilton-based farmer health body – The Warrnambool Standard
THE embattled National Centre for Farmer Health has been thrown a lifeline by the federal government.
Wannon MP Dan Tehan announced in Hamilton on Tuesday morning the centre would receive a one-off payment of $375,000.
Closure was looming at the Hamilton-based service, which was due to run out of funding last month.
Western District Health Service chief executive Jim Fletcher hailed the eleventh hour funding deal.
“We are pleased that funding has been provided to ensure the continuation of the excellent work to improve the health, wellbeing and safety of those who work and live on farms,” Mr Fletcher said.
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2014-07-01 Funding boost for Hamilton-based farmer health body – The Warrnambool Standard
2014-07-01 National Centre for Farmer Health receives funding “at the death knock” – ABC Rural (audio)
It came “at the death knock”, but an ailing farmer health centre based in Victoria has received $625,000 in joint funding from Victorian and Federal Governments.
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2014-07-01 Health boost for farmers – National Farmers Federation
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed today’s announcement of funding for the National Centre for Farmer Health.
“Profitable farms start with healthy farmers. A healthy rural workforce is one that is well-informed and has a good understanding of risks associated with their workplace,” said Mr Matt Linnegar, CEO of the NFF.
“The Centre has played a key role in helping farming families develop a greater appreciation that maintaining health and safety is a vital part of running successful businesses.
“Today’s announcement will help the Centre continue to develop and deliver much-needed programs to address the unique health and safety needs of the farming community,” Mr Linnegar said.
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2014-07-01 Lifeline for National Centre for Farmer Health – Stock and Land
CRITICAL financial support has been given to the National Centre for Farmer Health to enable the continuation of its renowned farmer reach-out program for another year.
The Federal Government has provided $375,000 together with the State Government $250,000 to help continue agriculture healthcare programs such as its flagship service Sustainable Farm Families.
While the one-off grants fall short of the $1million annual funding the centre had applied for, NCFH director Susan Brumby said it was a secure platform to continue the agriculture healthcare services.
“This is recognition that farmer health, wellbeing and safety is important in the productivity and resilience and this funding is a clear and unequivocal statement that both sides and all levels of government and the community thinks this important for the agriculture industry,” Ms Brumby said.
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2014-07-01 Lifeline for National Centre for Farmer Health – Stock and Land
2014-07-01 National Centre for Farmer Health thrown $625,000 funding lifeline from Victorian, federal Governments – Weekly Times
THE world-renowned National Centre for Farmer Health has been thrown a lifeline from the Federal Government.
The Hamilton-based program, which undertakes groundbreaking research into the health and safety of farming communities, will receive $375,000 from the Commonwealth to keep its doors open for another 12 months.
The funding coincides with a Victorian Government commitment of $250,000.
“It’s fantastic that we will be able to keep our work going,” centre director Sue Brumby said.
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2014-07-01 Ailing farmer health centre receives 11th hour funding – ABC Rural
It came “at the death knock”, but an ailing farmer health centre based in Victoria, has received $625,000 in joint funding from Victorian and Federal Governments.
The Hamilton-based ‘National Centre for Farmer Health’ has been campaigning for government support since its core funding ceased in 2012.
The centre is run out of Western District Health Service (WDHS), in partnership with Deakin University.
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2014-07-01 Crucial funding to support Farmer Health delivered – Victorian Farmers Federation
VICTORIAN farmers have today welcomed a $625,000 funding announcement by both Federal and State governments to keep the National Centre for Farmer Health alive.
“The VFF has been calling on State and Federal governments to deliver $500,000 each to this vital rural health service.
“We have fought hard for this funding – it’s been one of our key state election priorities. This means that vital initiatives the VFF helped pioneer, such as the Sustainable Farm Families programme can continue.
“Healthy farmers mean productive and profitable farm businesses,” Mr Tuohey said.
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2014-07-01 Funding to improve health and safety of farmers – Dan Tehan MP
Assistant Minister for Health Fiona Nash and Member for Wannon Dan Tehan today announced one-off funding for the National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH) in Victoria of $375,000. The Victorian State Government will also provide funding of $250,000 to the NCFH.
An innovative programme that seeks to prevent Australian farmers from being injured or dying at work has received a $375,000 funding boost from the Australian Government.
Assistant Minister for Health Fiona Nash and Member for Wannon Dan Tehan today announced one-off funding for the National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH) in Victoria of $375,000. The Victorian State Government will also provide funding of $250,000 to the NCFH….
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