Partners & Supporters

The National Centre for Farmer Health is an independently managed partnership between Deakin University and Western District Health Service with funding received from the Victorian Department of Health & Human Services.

We rely on funding from a variety of sources, including corporate and industry partners, to extend our reach and impact on a national level and we are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with our partners.  

The support of our partners is crucial to enable us achieve our mission and maintain a strong and thriving agricultural sector.

Partner with us

We actively seek to expand our reach and to build strong relationships with like-minded organisations who share our vision of making a difference to farmers’ lives and can offer customisable partnership packages that allow for flexibility and tailored services based on the unique needs of interested parties. 

Major Partners and Supporters

Corporate Partners

We are proud to partner with incredible organisations who are committed to supporting farming communities and leading industry change in farmer health, wellbeing and safety culture.

Rural Bank

Rural Bank have been partnering with us since 2015 to deliver programs to farming men, women and agricultural and rural workers across Australia.  This has included delivering a total of 1526 farmer Health and Lifestyle Assessments at field days during 2015-2019 and in 2022-2023, the development of the Shifting Gears program.

Current Industry Sponsors, Supporters and Research Partners

Responding to poor health status of rural populations goes beyond the capacity of the health sector and/or education sector alone and we are devoted to working with industry and research partners for the mutual benefit of improving farmer health, wellbeing and safety.

  • Ag Health & Safety Alliance, US
  • Northern District Community Health, Kerang
  • Primary Care Connect, Shepparton
  • West Wimmera Health Service
  • Thankful4Farmers
  • CultivateFarms
  • Teagasac, Ireland
  • The University of Iowa, US
  • University of Jember, Indonesia

Past industry and research partners

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our sponsors, donors and volunteers for helping us to make a difference to farmer’s lives throughout our journey.  Without this generous support, our ability to connect with Australian farmers and their families to enhance their health, wellbeing and safety would not be what it is today.

  • Alberta Farm Safety, Canada
  • Australian Institute of Suicide Research and Prevention, Griffith University
  • Cath Cosgrave Consulting
  • Centurion University, India
  • Federation University
  • Griffith University
  • La Trobe University
  • Metalcorp
  • ODHIR Foundation, Bangladesh
  • University of Kentucky, USA
  • University of Melbourne
  • University of South Australia

List of donors


(last updated: 12th May 2023)

  • Advantage Feeders
  • AFL Western District Commission
  • ARB Company
  • Brim Active Community Group
  • Bunnings Hamilton
  • Cobden District Health Services
  • Cobden FNC
  • CWA – National
  • CWA – Henty Branch
  • CWA – Port Fairy Branch
  • CWA – Stawell Branch
  • CWA – Wimmera Branch
  • CWA – Woolsthorpe Branch
  • CWA – Yarrawonga & Border Wimmera Branch
  • Devondale Murray Goulburn
  • Gents of Geelong
  • Geoff & Helen Handbury Trust
  • GMHBA
  • Good Shepherd College Hamilton
  • Hampden League
  • Hamilton Regional Business Association
  • Hughie Browning and Hamish Job
  • Kinross Wolari School – Orange
  • Knox Grammar School – Sydney
  • La Trobe Ag Society
  • Landmark Harcourts Foundation
  • Leroy Mac Designs
  • Lions Club of Torquay Inc
  • Livestock Logic – R4FH Team
  • Live Rural
  • Martha Lim – Memorian for John Brisbane
  • Moruya High School
  • Murray River Jet Ski Marathon
  • NOMAD
  • Rotary Club Portland
  • Run 4 Farmer Health teams
  • Sinclair Wilson
  • Thank-a-Farmer for your next meal
  • The Rosemary Norman Foundation
  • This Farm Needs a Farmer
  • Virbac
  • Warrnmabool East Rotary Club

Partnership Enquiries

If you’re interested in working with us please get in touch with our Business Development & Industry Engagement Manager to discuss collaboration opportunities.

Cecilia Fitzgerald
Business Development & Industry Engagement Manager
(03) 5551 8533