Transferring training to practice – Professional Training and Education
Victorian rural males required aged 35-44 years
Can you help?
Are you a male aged between 35 and 44 years and have a spare 45 minutes to an hour to chat about men’s mental health services?
Or do you know someone who does?
You need to be 35-44 years, male, living in Victoria and willing to be interviewed face-to-face for approximately 45 minutes.
You don’t have to have used mental health services or even know anything about them! This student researcher is looking at your thoughts and feedback on the mental health services on offer to men in Victoria. If you are interested in being involved, or would just like to know more, please contact Rebecca Evans at rebeccaevans@students.federation.edu.au or phone the principal researcher on (03) 5327 9516.
2014-07-03 Funding reprieve gives farmer health centre a new lease of life – Weekly Times
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2014-07-03 Funding reprieve gives farmer health centre a new lease of life – Weekly Times
2014-07-03 Big lifeline for Farmer Health – Stock and Land
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2014-07-03 Big lifeline for Farmer Health – Stock and Land
2014-07-03 Run for Farmer Health – Stock and Land
Farmers, rural communities, health professionals and supporters please Run 4 Farmer Health at this year’s Melbourne Marathon in October.
“We are calling on every rural and city person alike to join us on Sunday October 12 for #Run4FarmerHealth. This will be a show of strength, determination and courage. We want to show both sides of government that regional communities rely on its service,” National Centre for Farmer Health Director Susan Brumby said.
Victorian Farmers Federation’s media manager Tom Whitty initiated the call to arms and is asked the public to join him.
This show of support will highlight yet again to both sides of government the importance of the NCFH and its role of improving the health, wellbeing and safety of farmers, their workers and their families.
Details: To join Run4FarmerHealth visit, http://melbournemarathon2014.gofundraise.com.au/page/ncfhrun4farmerhealth
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2014-07-03 Run for Farmer Health – Stock and Land
2014-07-03 Lifeline Funds – Hamilton Spectator
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2014-07-03 Lifeline Funds – Hamilton Spectator
2014-07-02 Future of National Centre for Farmer Health still in doubt despite funding lifeline – ABC Ballarat
The Hamilton-based National Centre for Farmer Health will continue operating for at least another year thanks to $625,000 of funding promised by the Victorian and Commonwealth governments. But the centre’s long-term future remains in doubt.
The Federal Member for Wannon Dan Tehan says the last-minute federal payment of $375,000 is a one-off, which “unlocks” $250,000 promised by the Victorian Government.
The future of the award-winning centre has been in doubt for over two years, and the funding falls short of the $1 million requested by the centre to cover operating costs.
Mr Tehan blamed the delay – which has meant staff cuts and ongoing uncertainty – on “a difficult budget climate federally”.
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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