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.
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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 knappe@ndhs.org.au Rural financial counsellor
Maryanne is available at Numurkah District Health Service from Monday to Thursday. Contact: 0407 901 537 For more information please click here 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 innocative 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
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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
aussie helpers 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 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
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