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TRACEABILITY GRANTS PROGRAM - ROUND 2
The Australian Government has opened round 2 of the Traceability Grants Program. This program enables successful applicants to conduct projects that will enhance supply chain traceability systems and arrangements that support our agricultural commodities.

Applications close 21st January 2021.
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BUSHFIRE LOCAL ECONOMIC RECOVERY FUND
The Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund will provide $250 million of funding to support the social and economic recovery of communities affected by bushfire in 47 regional NSW Local Government Areas. It will support projects that retain & create new jobs in regional areas, build resilience and increase preparedness for future bushfire seasons.  

Funding is available in the following three categories: 
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  • Infrastructure projects - such as roads to support increased industrial development. 
  • Environmental projects - such as regeneration activities. 
  • Programs including social, business and environmental education initiatives. 

Applications close 28th January 2021. 
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NSW NORTH COAST HORTICULTURAL GRANTS
NSW DPI are managing a project to keep nutrients & sediment out of waterways. They are offering grants of up to $10,000 to those in the horticulture industry on the NSW north coast to fund on-farm infrastructure. If you know of anyone in your catchment that could benefit from this grant, please forward this information on.
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BUSHFIRE RELIEF
There are a range of grants, subsidies and loans available through the Rural Assistance Authority. For the latest information, please check out their website here. There is also an interactive map which identifies financial assistance available within your LGA.

To navigate the confusion of grants, farmers may benefit from talking with the Rural Financial Councelling Service - who can provide free & confidential advice to help you make the right decision for your business. 

Some of the grants & loans available include: 
  • NSW Small Business Bushfire Support Grant - $10,000. Grants are provided to support eligible small businesses to recover from the bushfires and rebuild resilient businesses
  • Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery Grants - A $10m grants program to protect jobs, small businesses and local economies by helping get tourists travelling into bushfire affected regions. Closing dates have been extended given current restrictions on gatherings.
  • Volunteer Firefighter Payment - $6,000 for eligible volunteer firefighters who are self-employed by small and medium businesses, and have lost income. 
  • Special Disaster Grant - Up to $75,000. The grant is designed to help pay for clean-up, recovery costs and to reinstate primary production. 
  • Special Disaster Loans - Low interest loans of up to $500k for eligible bushfire affected LGA's. 
  • Natural Disaster Transport Subsidy - up to $50k. Can pay for the cost to move stock (to sale or otherwise)
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SEAFOOD INNOVATION FUND 
The Seafood Innovation Fund is available to commercial fishers and aquaculture farmers  in NSW to meet the cost of carrying out permanent capital works that will; improve assets and infrastructure, identify and address risks, help build resilience to changes in seasonal conditions and ensure long term productivity and sustainable use of the marine and land-based environment. 

The fund is available in the form of low interest rate loans.  The Seafood Innovation Fund will assist investment into four key areas:
  • Preparedness - adaptability to changing seasonal conditionals or climatic events of floods or droughts.
  • Environment - ensuring equipment has a minimal impact on the environment.
  • Fishing and Aquaculture Farming Equipment and Assets - replacement of unsafe or inefficient assets.
  • Transport & Logistics - ensuring that product reaches markets in optimum condition.​
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NSW COASTAL & ESTUARY GRANTS PROGRAM
These grants support local government in managing the risks from coastal hazards, such as coastal erosion, restoring degraded coastal habitats or improving the health of NSW estuaries, wetlands and littoral rainforests.
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INNOVATIONS CONNECTIONS PROJECT
Provides small and medium sized businesses with access to expert technology advice to address technology and knowledge gaps, and collaborate with the research sector in developing new ideas with commercial potential. Support includes up to $50,000 in matched funding to work on collaborative projects. 

This free service is provided by an expert Innovation Facilitator, who works alongside the business to:
  • find solutions to their IT needs
  • identify new technology, knowledge and expertise
  • provide pathways to engage and collaborate with the research sector, including direct access to a researcher through a matched-funding grant.
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Development opportunities
NATIONAL SEAFOOD INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
The National Seafood Industry Leadership Program (NSILP) is the only national seafood industry specific leadership program, and is designed for people wishing to take up leadership roles within the seafood industry. The focus of the program is for participants to develop an understanding of how to impact constructively, resulting in positive outcomes for the seafood industry. Graduates have gone on to apply their skills to a wide range of areas including regional network development, regional and state industry association boards, and reference committees and effective business management. 

You are welcome to contact past participants in the program, Ewan Mcash, Emma Wilke and Andy Myers, if you want to find out more before potentially putting your name forward.    
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NUFFIELD SCHOLARSHIP
Nuffield Australia awards scholarships each year to farmers in Australia. The objective is to increase practical farming knowledge and management skills and techniques generally. These scholarships give Australian citizens the opportunity to study farming practices in NZ, Europe, Asia and the AMericas and those countries best suited to the Scholar. They will also promote a closer understanding between farmers in the countries visited. Upon returning to Australia it is expected that scholars will be able to activity spread the knowledge and understanding they have gained among their fellow farmers and others.

Nuffield Farming Scholarships give a unique opportunity to stand back from your day-to-day occupation, and to study a subject of interest to you. You do not need academic qualifications, but you will need to persuade the Selectors that you have the qualities to make the best use of an opportunity that is only given to a few.

You are welcome to contact past recipients of the Scholarship, Ewan Mcash, if you want to find out more before potentially putting your name forward.    
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Farm business skills professional development program
NSW farmers can take subsidised pre-approved courses through the State Government's $45m Farm Business Skills Professional Development Program. Or farmers can apply for other professional development activities. Participants can claim up to 50% up to $5,000 per farmers or $9,000 per business.
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women & Leadership development 
All women currently employed in the Australian farming and agriculture sector are invited to apply for a limited pool of scholarship funding that has been provisioned for participation in a range of leadership courses. The grants are allocated with the specific intent of providing powerful and effective development opportunities for women within the farming and agriculture industry. 
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​Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP)
A $55,000 scholarship is available for someone working in fisheries to undertake the iconic Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) Course 26. Applications close 30th September. 
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Laura Stoltenberg
E: [email protected]
M: 0456 935 998

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OceanWatch Australia is the National Marine NRM, recognised and supported by the Australian Government through the National Landcare Program.

The NSW Oyster Industry Extension Officer is funded through the NSW Aquaculture Trust and the NSW Landcare Program. The NSW Landcare Program is a collaboration of Local Land Services and Landcare NSW Inc. supported by the NSW Government.
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      • Sponsorship & Trade Displays
      • Program
      • Photo contest
      • Workshop
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    • 2019 NSW Oyster Conference >
      • Program & Presentations
      • Conference Dinner
      • Exhibitors & Supporters
    • 2017 NSW Oyster Conference
  • OceanWatch Responsible Oyster Farmer Training Program