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Details: 09 January 2020

Assistance is available if you can show you lost income or have been adversely affected as a direct result of the Victorian Bushfires, December 2019 and January 2020.

Visit the Department of Human Services website for more information.

Details: 02 January 2020

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Head over to the Worksafe website for more information specific to the Agriculture Industry...

Details: 02 January 2020

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New Fair Work information Statement: Do you give all new employees a copy? Find out more information here...

Public Holiday Pay FAQ's: Click here to view information on frequently asked questions regarding Holiday pay...

Annual Leave Loading: Do you know if you should pay it? Whether you do or not will depend on the rules in the applicable award or enterprise agreement. Find out more information here...

Visit the Fair Work Ombudsman website for more information...

Details: 02 January 2020

Farm Household Allowance

The Farm Household Allowance is offered by Centrelink. A payment for farming families in financial hardship

Drought loans
Drought loans of up to $2 million are available from the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC). These loans are available at concessional variable rate of 3.11% (from 1 August 2019).

AGL’s Farmer Assist
With the Drought Relief Assistance package, farmers can have up to $1,500 of existing debt wiped off their AGL business energy bill, while the Solar Assistance package provides an upfront discount ranging from $2,500 to $25,000 to help you fund your own solar panel system.

Emergency Relief Program
The assistance offered may include:
food, transport or chemist vouchers, part-payment of utility account(s), food parcels or clothing, budgeting assistance, referrals to other services that help to address underlying causes of the financial crisis.

Details: 02 January 2020

This years Cherry Season Launch was held in the lovely Yarra Valley in Seville at Yarra Valley Cherries on Saturday, 7 December.

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The Season Launch had a focus on creating a link between cherries and beauty. The launch included influencers who participated in activities which included a 'meet the grower' session, you-pick, cherry grazing lunch, a packing shed tour and specialised food styling lesson.

The events purpose was to build awareness and knowledge of the season, variety of cherries, pristine growing environment, gifting and recipe ideas, and health and beauty benefits of the fruit.

Special thanks to the Andrew and Tash and the YV team for hosting this amazing day.

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Details: 12 December 2019

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The on-farm energy tier 2 grants are available to eligible primary producers until March 2020 or until available funding is exhausted (whichever comes first). Apply early so you don’t miss out.

The Victorian Government can provide $50,000 to $250,000 (excluding GST) for on-farm energy tier 2 grants matched against a cash contribution of at least 50 per cent.

*Please note that when you receive your original assessment, you do not automatically advance to the next stage. You will need to apply for the grant funding.

For more information or to apply, visit the Ag Vic website...