Victorian agricultural communities will be supported with lifesaving defibrillators in a partnership between the VFF and St John Ambulance. VFF President Emma Germano announced that seven St John defibrillators will be delivered for use in the below communities:• Barwite, North…
The VFF is encouraging rural and regional Victorians to help us fight for better phone and internet services in our communities by taking part in a new survey. The National Farmers Federation (NFF) has launched its telecommunications survey ahead of…
The VFF is encouraging all Victorian farmers to take part in the 2020-21 Agricultural Census. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is asking farmers about their agricultural production, land and water use in 2020-21. The participation of farmers is crucial…
In October 2020 the VFF Farm Safety Team delivered a briefing to VFF members on new workplace manslaughter laws that came into effect in Victoria from 1 July 2020. A recording of the briefing can be view by clicking this…
As part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to address skills and safety issues in the agriculture sector, funding is being provided to the Victorian Farmers Federation to employ dedicated safety specialists to provide a range of services to farm businesses.…
The absence of backpackers and seasonal workers due to COVID has not only led to labour shortages, but also greater health and safety risks for farm workers. Many of these workers are entering farming environments for the first time and…
When’s the only time that a worker will complain that there are no band aids left? During audits and walk through inspections our team sees First Aid Kits stored in cupboards or shelves covered in dust. Many of the contents…
Sexual harassment and discrimination have featured heavily as the subject of a number of news headlines over the last few weeks. Farmers are encouraged to disseminate their sexual harassment policies to make clear to their employees that they take these…
We’re excited to announce that we’ve recently launched our new Making Our Farms Safer project social media channels. Now you can follow us on: Where you can keep up to date with the latest farm safety news, be first to…