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The Victorian Government (through Agriculture Victoria) has provided an opportunity to improve safety outcomes on farms with the establishment of the Farm Safety Rebate Scheme.
Rebates of up to $5,000 excluding GST are available with at least 50% co-contribution to assist eligible farm businesses within Victoria to invest in infrastructure and equipment to improve safety for farming families, workers and visitors to Victorian farms.
Only one rebate payment is permitted, and all eligible claims must be included on your Application Form.
The Scheme is a key component of Smarter, Safer Farms, a $20 million Victorian Government commitment to improve safety and skills outcomes for Victorian farmers. Funding for the Scheme is provided from the Agriculture Infrastructure and Jobs Fund. One of the aims of this fund is to strengthen the resilience of the agriculture sector.
The availability of rebates is subject to funds being available. No rebates will be offered beyond the allocated total Victorian Government funding of $3 million (ex GST).
How does the Farm Safety Rebate Scheme work?
Eligibility Criteria
In order to apply, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
An applicant who operates more than one farm business or who has more than one farm property may only apply for one rebate.
Projects that have already received (or are approved to receive) funding from another Victorian Government source will be ineligible for funding under this Scheme.
Please review the eligibility criteria in the Program Guidelines before you apply.
How does an eligible farm business apply?
Complete the Farm Safety Rebate Scheme Application Form with the following:
Eligible Activities
Eligible activities include the following (for a complete list please refer to the Farm Safety Rebate Scheme Guidelines):
All funded projects must comply with Australian Standards (including installation) where required by regulation. Installations must comply with the manufacturer’s instructions and use licensed tradesmen when required by legislation, council regulation or the manufacturer’s instructions. This is the responsibility of the farm business.
Scheme eligibility criteria can be found in the Farm Safety Rebate Scheme Guidelines.
If you have any further questions, please contact Rural Finance on 1800 260 425.
For more information about this and other support being provided for farmers by the Victorian Government, contact Agriculture Victoria on 136 186 or visit http://agriculture.vic.gov.au
For general advice relating to farm safety, please contact WorkSafe Victoria or the Victorian Farmers Federation:
WorkSafe Agriculture Safety Information
Web: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/agriculture
Telephone: 1800 136 089
WorkSafe OHS Essentials Program
WorkSafe Victoria's OHS Essentials is a free workplace safety consultation service, delivered by independent occupational health and safety (OHS) experts. The service is a great way to receive free, independent and personalised advice to manage safety at your workplace.
Web: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/ohs-essentials-program
Victorian Farmers Federation
Free assistance is now available to all Victorian Farmers to help you establish a simple safety process for your farm.
Telephone: 1300 882 833
Web: www.vff.org.au/project/making-our-farms-safer/
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