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| The innovation of Sustainable Farm Families (SFF) has been to contextualise farming family health in the familiar triple bottom line farm-reporting format. Farm family health, is now being recognised by families and their organisations as an important resource for investment of substantial individual time and funding. |
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| Provides a comprehensive directory of Australian Government Departments, Agencies and parlimentary representatives. |
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| HEYWIRE is a chance for you to tell your story. Sure, you might not have mobile phone service, and yes we can't see your face under that big akubra and through the blowflies. But Heywire is about breaking the stereotypes, keeping it real and giving a voice to Rural and Regional youth. |
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| Find 2006 agricultural census data and conclusions on Australian farming families. |
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| Scholarships of $2000 are available to students enrolled in a tertiary course related to Agriculture. |
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| An online career site and human resource service provider for agriculture, food, natural resources, and biotechnology. |
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| AgPeople is a specialist recruitment company focusing on the selection of key staff for agribusiness.
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| Agribusiness Recruitment is a specialist recruitment company focused on providing recruitment solutions within the Australian agribusiness industry.
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| Specialist agribusiness recruitment agency. |
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| Job vacancies and opportunities in agribusiness, agricultural and horticultural industries. |
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| Angus Youth membership is open to young beef cattle enthusiasts 25 years of age or under. Angus Youth members are provided with opportunities to further their beef industry knowledge and communication skills, to develop a network of beef industry contacts, and to make new friends with similar interests. |
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| Australian Women in Agriculture is committee to promoting the profile of women in agriculture and is a dedicated network involved in the development of Australian primary production. |
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| In response to the tough times country people are experiencing, beyondblue, is working with a range of government and non-government agencies to launch a special National Drought Campaign. The Don't beat about the bush! Campaign aims to increase awareness of depression, show people where they can get help and provide mental health support for communities. |
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| If you are responsible for a farm, Centrelink can help you with drought assistance, farm help, accommodation and renting and other areas. |
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| Centrelink is helping people in communities that have been affected by the drought in a number of ways. This assistance includes help for farmers, small business, the wider community and farm hands. Help available for farmers includes; Exceptional Circumstances Relief Payment for Farmers; Exceptional Circumstances Professional Advice and Planning Grant; Interim Income Support for Farmers; Drought Bus; Personal Counselling Service; Drought Force. |
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| Professional services firm, providing recruitment, payroll management and project management services to horticultural producers throughout Australia |
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| A report prepared by the Expert Social Panel on the social impacts of drought on Australian farm families, rural businesses and communities. |
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| The Threatened Species Network is a community-based programme of the Australian Government’s Natural Heritage Trust and WWF Australia. Through its Community Grants Programme, communities are encouraged to take long-term responsibility for the health of our natural environment, specifically targeting the needs of species and ecological communities recognised as threatened by the Australian Government. |
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| depressionNet is a comprehensive resource of information, help and support for those living with depression, their families and friends. |
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| A FREE referral service for information on underground pipes and cables anywhere in Australia. |
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| The Foundation for Australian Agricultural Women (FAAW) is a national, independent, non-profit organisation whose mission is to resource, empower, research, influence and partner for the benefit of rural women. |
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| Farm Day is when a farm family hosts a city family for a day of real hands-on experiences and a greater understanding of the day-to-day life of the farming family. |
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| The Australian Farm Institute has been established to conduct research into public policy issues impacting on the Australian farm sector, and to promote policy solutions that maximise the economic and social wellbeing of farmers |
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| This network is a national not-for-profit organisation that has been set up to encourage and support young people as they pursue and continue careers in agriculture and its related fields. |
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| Provides a register of Australian and international staff to work as fruit pickers, header/cotton picker drivers, farmhands and general harvest help for wheat, cotton, fruit or vegetables |
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| Provides a list of names and contacts for the The Australian Poll Hereford Youth Group |
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| Provides a list of names and contact details for the Australian Hereford Youth Group. |
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| Find useful information on the breed, sales, the association, and its projects. |
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| Kids Help Line is a free and confidential, telephone counselling service for 5 to 25 year olds in Australia. |
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| Mensheds Australia is a not-for-profit Australian organisation dedicated as the peak body, to resourcing and supporting Men's Sheds. The growing problems with men's health, isolation, loneliness and depression are now looming as major health issues in Australia. Men’s Sheds can play a significant and practical role in addressing these and other men’s issues and at the same time act as a catalyst in stimulating their community's economic activities.
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| Mensline Australia is a dedicated service for men with relationship and family concerns. |
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| The "Network of Concerned Farmers" is an Australia-wide network of conventional and organic farmers who are concerned about the economic, environmental and social impacts of genetically modified crops. |
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| The National Rural Health Students' Network (NRHSN) represents 29 Rural Health Clubs with over 8,000 members located at universities throughout Australia. The NRHSN is a multidisciplinary Network representing medical, nursing and allied health students aiming to increase the health workforce and health outcomes for rural and remote Australians.
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| The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry provides a wide range of funding programmes to assist with natural resources management. |
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| Through the adoption of local and international best practice and continuous development of a network of industry leaders and innovators, the scholarship scheme promotes excellence in all aspects of Australian agricultural production, distribution and management. |
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| The Australian Government Office for Women (OfW) is a policy advisory unit and a division of the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs in Australia. |
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| A resource for young people going through tough times. |
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| Includes a series of seasonal first aid tips to help in the case of accidents and emergencies. |
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| The Foundation is a successful and respected vehicle for building capable leaders for and from Rural Australia. |
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| Planning for succession is a very important part of managing the farm business. |
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| The RIRDC Rural Women's Award is open to all women involved in agriculture, including forestry, fisheries, natural resource management and related service industries. The Award will support women with a strong and positive vision for the future of their industry and its human resource. |
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| Online database of seasonal and casual work opportunities around Australia. The site actively targets working- travellers including overseas backpackers but is of interest to all job-seekers looking for employment in harvest and other farm work.
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| Includes application forms for a range of grants for rural communities and farmers. |
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| State Libray of Tasmania links to postcode directories for Australia and overseas. |
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| State Library of Tasmania listing of the White Pages ® Directory, the Yellow Pages ® Directory and international telephone directories. |
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| St John Ambulance Australia is a self-funding charitable organisation active in all States and Territories, dedicated to helping people in sickness, distress, suffering or danger. |
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| The Salvation Army program Hope for Life highlights that suicide prevention is everybody's business. The program consists of a national HopeLine (1300 467 354 or 1300 HOPE LINE) for people bereaved through suicide. |
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| Tasmania Together is a pioneering project that allows the people of Tasmania to not only say what they want, but to work together to achieve their long-term social, economic and environmental future. |
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| Provides useful information on the breed, sales, the association, and its projects. |
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| The National Youth Roundtable (Roundtable) is the Australian Government's youth consultation mechanism. The Roundtable provides young Australians aged between 15 and 24 with the opportunity to meet with the Australian Government to discuss and explore issues that impact on young people. |
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| The source is a gateway to youth information, programmes, services, resources and entertainment for young people between the ages of 12 and 25. |
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| Drought Force helps individual farms and farm communities that have been severely affected by drought. It aims to help farmers with their workforce needs, especially those who have lost workers because of drought, by keeping the pool of farm labour from moving away from the region. |
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| In the last 3 years WorkVentures have provided over 10 000 individuals on Centrelink benefits and registered not-for-profit's with quality PC packages which are now only $250. |
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| The Foundation for Young Australians is an independent national grant-making organisation, funding and working in partnership with youth-led initiatives which aim to positively contribute to young people and their communities. |
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| A youth depression awareness campaign. Includes a range of depression and anxiety resources available, including materials developed by beyondblue, fact sheets, a range of other depression and anxiety materials, CDs, e-cards, and related links. |
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| Provides fact sheets and application forms for drought relief funding. |
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| Includes links to websites with time and date, currency convertors and other interactive units convertors. |
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| Listing includes business, telephone, postcode, internet and email directories. |
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| PASS Inc is a “Not for Profit”, grass roots organization, passionate about safety in the rural workplace that aims to eliminate fatalities, and injuries in rural workplaces. |
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| Anglicare, in response to the Christian faith, strives to achieve social justice and to provide the opportunity for people in need to reach fullness of life.
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| Established throughout Tasmania, the CWA comprises groups of women who desire to assist in the promotion of quality of life in rural and urban areas, social issues, care for the environment, cultural activities and home management. |
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| The North East Tasmania Micro (NETMicro) Program helps organisations contribute to sustainable economic development in the Dorset region. The program provides funding assistance for organisations of up to $50 000 for projects that will generate or retain employment by improving the efficiency and productivity of the organisation or increasing its capacity and capability. |
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| The Patient Travel Assistance Scheme (PTAS) provides financial assistance with travel and/or accommodation costs to Tasmanian residents who need to travel: more than 50 kms (one way) to the nearest oncology or dialysis treatment centre; or more than 75 kms (one way) to the nearest appropriate specialist medical service; or more than 75 kms (one way) to access lymphoedema treatment from their permanent residence. |
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| Information on men's health services in Tasmania from Department of Health and Human Services. |
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| Tasmania's Mental Health Services provide a range of community and inpatient services for individuals with a mental illness and their families. |
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| WINSC is a non-profit, independent organisation run by and for women to illustrate and promote the vital role that women play in the fishing industry - from researchers to deckhands, processors to fishers.
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| Tas-Regions magazine includes news and features about Tasmanian farmers, rural and regional projects and innovations in agriculture. |
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| The Women in Rural Industries Program (WIRIP) is a strategic role within the Tasmanian government that focuses on working with rural women and industry. |
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| Includes the contact number for enquiries and complaints about spray drift or other off-target movement of agricultural chemicals. |
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| A farmer-driven non-profit organisation undertaking research and extension programs in the 'high rainfall and cool climate' region of Southern Australia. |
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| Eat Well Tasmania is a State-wide program that provides support and assistance for activities or projects that promote enjoyable healthy eating. |
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| Provides useful information and advice on what to do when a bushfire threatens and preparing yourself & property for bushfire.
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| Just Ask is Lifeline's rural mental health information service. It's an Australia-wide service provided by Lifeline South Coast.
Provides information and referral for people with mental health problems, and to friends, relatives and others who want to know how to help. Tells callers about relevant local services, as well as books and web sites. Also provides self-help information sheets on a range of areas.
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| Lifeline is a not-for-profit organisation offering a number of services at both the national and local level. Lifeline’s 13 11 14 service is staffed by trained volunteer telephone counsellors who are ready to take calls 24-hour a day, any day of the week from anywhere in Australia. These volunteers operate from call centres in every state and territory around Australia. |
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| Mentor Resources of Tasmania (MRT) provides FREE mentor guidance and assistance to new and existing small businesses and community groups. |
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| The Mental Health Council of Tasmania provides a public voice for people affected by mental illness and the organisations in the community sector that work with them. The Mental Health Council of Tasmania advocate for effective public policy on mental health for the benefit of the Tasmanian community as a whole. |
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| Tasmania Police Officers serve a population nearing half a million people within four geographical districts. In addition to the geographical districts there are five support commands.
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| A Tasmanian Government website listing public notices. |
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| Employs trained professional staff to provide counselling to individuals, couples and families to enhance, maintain, or where necessary, manage changes in relationships. Phone 1300 364 277 and you will be automatically directed to the nearest office in your area. |
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| Rural Financial Counselling Service Tasmania (RFCS) is a unique statewide service which aims to help primary producers, fishing enterprises and small rural businesses in rural areas who may be experiencing financial hardship and need support. The service can provide an independent financial assessment, information and support for those making the difficult decisions. |
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| Listing of links related to transport and farm vehicles. |
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| Service Tasmania provides you with one stop access to Government transactions, services and information. |
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| The SES provides a volunteer response capability for severe storms and floods, road crash rescue, search and rescue/recovery and a range of other general rescue and community support roles. |
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| State Library of Tasmania website with links to the online library catalogue, reference and research services. |
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| State Library of Tasmania listing of real estate directories. |
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| Provides aasy access to all Tasmanian Government services including tenders, jobs, goverment organisanisations and the government directory.
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| Provides a list of all online access centres, their hours of operation and contact details. |
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| The Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association (TFGA) is the peak body representing the interests of Tasmanian farmers and has about 5,000 members. |
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| TWiA website provides links for all rural women - includes news, events, funding opportunities, chat, industry information and more. |
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| The Women in Primary Production and Resource Management Register has now been updated and forms part of the Women Tasmania Register
and is part of a strategy to increase women's participation on boards and committees in Tasmania. |
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| Women Tasmania has a policy focus on family and community safety, leadership and participation, and women in work and education. It works in partnership with the community sector, government agencies and business to achieve practical improvements in the lives of Tasmanian women. |
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