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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2014-06-23 Run to save National Centre for Farmer Health – VFF
FARMERS, rural communities and supporters will 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.
Tom Whitty, Media Manager at the Victorian Farmers Federation initiated the call to arms and is asking the public to join him.
“Four years ago I could barely run 4 kilometres, let alone 42km. This year I will hopefully complete my third Melbourne Marathon and I want everyone who has ever benefited from the Centre’s services to join me.
“It’s about running or walking in solidarity and unity and telling those in power that rural communities deserve better,” Mr Whitty said.
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.
The Run 4 Farmer Health team believe this campaign will continue to raise awareness of the crucial role the NCFH has played in delivering physical, practical and mental health wellbeing for regional people.
To join Run 4 Farmer Health and get the early bird special visit www.melbournemarathon.com.au
Early bird registrations close Sunday, 29th June and there are a variety of distance and capability options.
When you go to sign up select “JOIN TEAM” – Run 4 Farmer Health
Enter Password womtit99
We look forward to seeing you there.
Media contacts
Tom Whitty
VFF Media Manager
Mobile: 0417 165 784
Phone: 03 9207 5543
Susan Brumby
Director
National Centre for Farmer Health
Phone: 03 5551 8533
www.farmerhealth.org.au
2014-06-23 Running to save farmer health centre – Stock and Land
FARMERS, rural communities and supporters will 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.
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2014-06-23 Running to save farmer health centre – Stock and Land
2014-06-20 Run 4 Farmer Health
Farmers, rural communities and supporters will 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.
Tom Whitty, Media Manager at the Victorian Farmers Federation initiated the call to arms and is asking the public to join him.
“Four years ago I could barely run 4 kilometres, let alone 42km. This year I will hopefully complete my third Melbourne Marathon and I want everyone who has ever benefited from the Centre’s services to join me.
“It’s about running or walking in solidarity and unity and telling those in power that rural communities deserve better,” Mr Whitty said.
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.
The Run 4 Farmer Health team believe this campaign will continue to raise awareness of the crucial role the NCFH has played in delivering physical, practical and mental health wellbeing for regional people.
To join Run 4 Farmer Health and get the early bird special visit www.melbournemarathon.com.au
(Updated) Early bird registrations close Sunday, 29th June and there are a variety of distance and capability options.
(Update: Register here and ‘Click to Register’)
When you go to sign up select “JOIN TEAM” – Run 4 Farmer Health
Enter password womtit99
We look forward to seeing you there.
Media contacts
Tom Whitty
VFF Media Manager
Mobile: 0417 165 784
Phone: 03 9207 5543
Susan Brumby
Director
National Centre for Farmer Health
Phone: 03 5551 8533
www.farmerhealth.org.au
2014-06-16 Decision on Farmer Health Centre funding this week – ABC Rural (National Rural News Monday 16th June, 2014)
Decision on Farmer Health Centre funding this week
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2014-06-16 ABC Rural – National Rural News Monday 16th June, 2014 (Audio)
2014-06-17 Budget cuts threaten future of the National Centre for Farmer Health – ABC News
The National Centre for Farmer Health in western Victoria is facing closure after missing out on money in the state and federal budgets.
The centre, based at Hamilton, opened in 2008 and has won international recognition for its pioneering research, education and training into farmer health and wellbeing….
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2014-06-17 Budget cuts threaten future of the National Centre for Farmer Health – ABC News
2014-06-17 What is driving your pasture? – Hamilton Spectator
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Presentations on Thursday include topics related to financial performance drivers, and enhancing on-farm efficiencies. The National Centre for Farmer Health will also present on “Looking after the farmer”.
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2014-06-17 What’s driving your pasture – Hamilton Spectator
