Broadacre Program
2004-2006 and 2010

Good news - we're coming back

Sustainable Farm Families has received funding from RIRDC to follow up with our original broadacre farmers to look at the impact of the program.  Following valuable feedback from SFF participants, we have designed the fourth year workshop to include important topics of respiratory health and agri-chemicals.  We look forward to seeing you again soon....

About the program

This project integrated key farmer health issues with mainstream rural research, applied farm management analysis and quality assurance programs. By including farm family health indicators into farm management planning both health and farm management issues were addressed.

This project depended on bringing together a team of primary producers, health professionals, industry representatives and university academics that were committed to making the health of rural farm families a priority.  Through the members dedication, patience and assistance in making the research project the catalyst of new research, further programs and evidence based practice that will assist in making the health of rural farm families a priority in Australia.

This project had wide social and economic benefits addressing rural social health issues that had been largely overlooked in farm management development

Recognition must be given to the collaborative partners for their ongoing support and dedication to the support and promotion of rural farm family health, well-being and safety.  The goal of improving the health, well-being and safety of farm families was always a priority for the program and the success of the program reflects this dedication. 

We thank the following organisation  for funding the program:

• Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation - managed  Joint Venture for Farm Health and Safety, whose partners include, the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, Grains Research and Development Corporation, Sugar Research and Development Corporation, Cotton Research and Development Corporation, Australian Wool Innovation Corporation and Dairy Australia

We would also like to recognise our collaborative partners in this program:

• Farm Management 500;
• LandConnect Australia;
• Australian Women in Agriculture;
• RMIT University;
• Victorian Department of Primary Industries;
• Meat and Livestock Australia; and
• Victorian Farmers Federation.