Farmer Dry Climate Information
We understand that it is tough for everyone on the land in this current climate. For information about supports and services just for farmers, please see below.
For general information, please click here
Dairy support finder
women in farming network
A group of women from farming backgrounds in the Moira Shire and surrounds who meet regularly to connect and enjoy each others company. Some of the gatherings have provided knowledge sharing, like the gourmet farmer series Paneer making session held in February this year. 
For more information, please contact emma.knapp@ncnhealth.org.au
Rural financial counsellor
Maryanne is available at NCN Health - Numurkah from Monday to Thursday. 
Contact: ​0407 901 537
- Rural Financial Counselling Services Victoria - North East:
www.rfcsvicne.org.au/
- Small Business Financial Counselling Service:
Agbiz Assist: www.agbizassist.org.au/
agrisafe
The AgriSafe program is an initiative led by the National Center for Farmer Health (NCFH), a partnership between Western District Health Service (WDHS) and Deakin University and originated at WDHS in Hamilton.
The program provides innovative agricultural occupational health screening and aims to improve the health, wellbeing and safety of farmers, their families and agricultural workers. 
The aim of AgriSafe clinics is to raise awareness, enhance knowledge and prevent serious injuries that may be prevalent in every type of farming enterprise including cropping, viticulture, horticulture, aquaculture and livestock production.
For more information, please click here
​If you are interested, Sue can see you in Numurkah, Nathalia and Shepparton. 
Sue can be contacted on (03) 5823 3200 or alternatively via email at scrowther@primarycareconnect.com.au
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR FARMER HEALTH
Farmer Health is the website for the National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH). The Centre provides national leadership to improve the health, wellbeing and safety of farmers, their families and communities across Australia.
For more information please click here
Farm household allowance
Farm Household Allowance (FHA) is an Australian Government support package that's available to eligible farmers and their partners experiencing hardship for up to four cumulative years (1,460 days).
​For more details please click here
Please note that Maryanne (Rural Financial Counsellor) can assist with this application.
moira mental health
Local support, local people and easy access.
For more information please click here
virtual psychologIST

Offering a free text counselling service for farming families experiencing depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, failure or domestic violence.
TEXT 24/7 - 0488 807 266
https://www.virtualpsychologist.com.au/  
For more information please click here
AUSSIE HELPERS FARM AID
For farming families in need of assistance such as stockfeed, day to day goods or just someone to talk to. 
Contact: ​1300 665 232
​For more information please click here
northern farmer relief drive
The aim of this drive is to take the pressure off farmers, their families, employees and community members during this crisis, by providing links to services that can help them. These include assistance with accessing day to day household, personal and farm necessities, financial aid, health services and contacts within the community that are setting up to support each other.
For more information please click here