Rural Safety & Health Alliance - A Joint RDC Initiative
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$60,000.00
Summary
Australia’s Rural Industries, represented by nine Rural Research and Development Corporations, are leading the way on health and safety improvement through effective research, development & extension (RD&E).
The Rural Safety and Health Alliance will facilitate cross-sectoral RD&E to minimise the negative impacts associated with death, injury and illness, and maximise the benefits of a productive, healthy and safe rural workforce.
For more information refer to: https://www.rsh ....Australia’s Rural Industries, represented by nine Rural Research and Development Corporations, are leading the way on health and safety improvement through effective research, development & extension (RD&E).
The Rural Safety and Health Alliance will facilitate cross-sectoral RD&E to minimise the negative impacts associated with death, injury and illness, and maximise the benefits of a productive, healthy and safe rural workforce.
For more information refer to: https://www.rsha.com.au/ Objectives: 1. Key features of the alliance include setting clear priorities to better target research, development and extension, strengthening industry leadership and developing a ‘shark tank’ funding model, where applicants work together to pitch projects for funding. Read moreRead less
Financial Assistance For Technical Education Of Personnel To Be Engaged In The Fishing Industry Of WA
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Summary
Objectives: 1. Provide financial assistance as an incentive for young men to undertake a basic course of training before going to sea on fishing vessels
People Development Program: Aquatic Animal Health Training Scheme - Dr. Jo Bannister
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$7,251.00
Summary
There are very few aquatic health veterinarians Australia wide, in particular, there are only three veterinarians (excluding myself) that are seriously dedicated to aquatic animal health, welfare and medicine in WA. There is a need for passionate veterinarians in this country to specialise in aquatic animal health to ensure that these animals receive first class health care and the full range of services (diagnostic workup, husbandry recommendations, treatment options, surgical opinions and mana ....There are very few aquatic health veterinarians Australia wide, in particular, there are only three veterinarians (excluding myself) that are seriously dedicated to aquatic animal health, welfare and medicine in WA. There is a need for passionate veterinarians in this country to specialise in aquatic animal health to ensure that these animals receive first class health care and the full range of services (diagnostic workup, husbandry recommendations, treatment options, surgical opinions and management advice) expected from a veterinarian in any field of practice.
I am a unique veterinarian as I possess a strong and passionate interest in all aspects of aquatic animal health, medicine and pathology and am prepared to dedicate my career to these wonderful creatures to ensure they are healthy, respected and protected.
The AQUAVET I course brings together vets who believe that the profession is in a position to contribute to the wellbeing of aquatic ecosystems and inhabitants. AQUAVET is well-renowned and accepted within the veterinary profession and many of the previous participants have pursued long, meaningful careers in aquatic animal health. This is what I am determined to do! I know that by attending AQUAVET I, I will bring back with me many useful skills, networking connections, the latest and greatest in medical/diagnostic technology and a more detailed knowledge of aquatic animal diseases and husbandry requirements. This scholarship will accelerate my learning and at the end of the course, I will be better educated to impart knowledge to the entire aquatic animal health community in Australia.
Objectives: 1. To network and foster a strong relationship with the international network of fish veterinarians for future collaborations nationally and internationally 2. To expand the skill set and accelerate the learning of the principal investigator for the provision of aquatic animal health veterminary services to all types of aquatic animal producers and wildlife and aid in ensuring Australia's aquatic animals are healthy and protected 3. To share information, skills, knowledge and impart advice to all members fo the Australian aquatic animal health community Read moreRead less
Seafood CRC: Co-ordination Of Fish Health And Nutrition Research For The WA Yellowtail Kingfish Trial 2
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$160,000.00
Summary
Due to the long interval between the application for and granting of the Royalty for Regions (RfR) funding for the second yellowtail kingfish growout trial off the coast of Geraldton, the project proponents gave considerable thought to how best design and capture the outcomes for the benefit of WA and the other kingfish states of SA and potentially NSW. The concept of a research coordinator was attractive, especially when looking back at the tuna research history in SA.
This application ....Due to the long interval between the application for and granting of the Royalty for Regions (RfR) funding for the second yellowtail kingfish growout trial off the coast of Geraldton, the project proponents gave considerable thought to how best design and capture the outcomes for the benefit of WA and the other kingfish states of SA and potentially NSW. The concept of a research coordinator was attractive, especially when looking back at the tuna research history in SA.
This application is for the funding of a Research Coordinator to design, implement, manage and report on a comprehensive suite of research projects that will be undertaken in the funded RfR trial. Future industry development will rely on a well-coordinated research plan and well-documented results from the proposed pilot scale project.
This application does not propose specific research projects. It is a capacity building project to improve the co-ordination of research activities in this collaborative project to ensure the most effective use of previous research results, of the resources available and of current research providers.
The research involved will be complex and current providers are disparate. The proposed role will facilitate coordinated research directly relevant to industry needs. This project supports the CRC Program of Commercialisation and Utilisation as well as the WA Fishing Industry Council's RD&E Strategy to increase aquaculture production. Objectives: 1. Selection and appointment of a research coordinator for the project. 2. Review of relevant and available YTK research. 3. Development of a coordinated research plan - in conjunction with the RfR Steering Committee and in communication with others engaged nationally in YTK R&D. 4. Implement the research plan, manage the research program and document the progress. Read moreRead less
People Development Program: Aquatic Animal Health Training Scheme - Dr Susan Kueh
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$9,167.69
Summary
Western Australia has a great potential for increased aquaculture activities. According to the Aquaculture Council of WA, the main concern of her members has been lack of easy access to fish health veterinary services. Disease is a major limiting factor in aquaculture of both established as well as potentially important aquaculture fish species in WA, e.g. barramundi, kingfish. Aquaculture will provide an alternate source of food fish amidst reports of declining wild fish stocks. There is the po ....Western Australia has a great potential for increased aquaculture activities. According to the Aquaculture Council of WA, the main concern of her members has been lack of easy access to fish health veterinary services. Disease is a major limiting factor in aquaculture of both established as well as potentially important aquaculture fish species in WA, e.g. barramundi, kingfish. Aquaculture will provide an alternate source of food fish amidst reports of declining wild fish stocks. There is the potential of further growing an industry that will provide jobs directly as well as indirectly in downstream activities in seafood processing.
Histopathology has been recognized as an invaluable tool in fish disease diagnosis. The Australian College of Veterinary Scientists recently added aquatic animal health as a new fellowship program in 2010 and there is currently only one person enrolled. This program involves a very intensive professional training program with approved experts amounting to 25 hours a week over 154 weeks, and attendance at relevant workshops and conferences, which will need dedicated funding. This endeavour will not only benefit the local aquaculture industry directly by making available a specialist fish health veterinarian, but also provide better trained veterinarians and farm staff through her teaching activities at the tertiary and postgraduate levels. PI's research into significant diseases in collaboration with her colleagues at Murdoch University and Fish Health Laboratory, Dept. of Fisheries WA will also benefit the industry via better understanding of disease and control strategies.
Objectives: 1. Professional development of PI via membership & fellowship program with the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in aquatic animal health in particular, fish pathobiology 2. Development of PI in the delivery of veterinary disease diagnostic services to aquaculturists in WA and Australia 3. PI's fish disease research activities will create a better understanding of significant diseases in aquaculture 4. Dissemination of knowledge via PI participation in tertiary & postgraduate training of veterinarians, farm managers & operational staff, publications in journals, presentations at conferences and production of digitized slide DVDs on fish disease Read moreRead less
There is a need for a projects officer to track and assist in the processing of Seafood CRC Program 1 proposals, milestones, draft and final reports to ensure timely processing.
Future Proofing The Northern Australia Aquaculture Industry Need For Skilled Staff To 2050
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$18,200.00
Summary
The project is focussed on capacity building to meet the skills needs of an expanding industry and thus fits into strategic priority 5.3: Deliver skills for the new economy. The northern Australia aquaculture industry will need between 1400 and 2300 new skilled staff by 2030 to support projected industry growth. Aquaculture producers identified challenges in the shortage of domestic skilled and experienced aquaculture staff and on-farm biosecurity and health management capacity building. Produce ....The project is focussed on capacity building to meet the skills needs of an expanding industry and thus fits into strategic priority 5.3: Deliver skills for the new economy. The northern Australia aquaculture industry will need between 1400 and 2300 new skilled staff by 2030 to support projected industry growth. Aquaculture producers identified challenges in the shortage of domestic skilled and experienced aquaculture staff and on-farm biosecurity and health management capacity building. Producers highlighted the requirement to build skills to meet industry growth needs, including professional development for current staff, aligning training with industry needs and promoting career opportunities in the northern Australian aquaculture industry among regional communities. The proposed project aims to de-risk industry investment into growth by matching human capital expansion to industry growth predictions. Objectives: 1. Provide educational providers with documentation of the skills sets required of their graduates in order to shape course outcomes. 2. Provide data on the capacity requirements of education providers into the future to guide the course size needed to meet the expansion ambitions of the industry. 3. Provide evidence and pathways to meaningful careers for students entering the latter stages of secondary education. 4. A workforce education that more closely matches industry demand for qualified personnel. Read moreRead less
Assistance With The Re-education Of [WA] South Coast Tuna Fishermen
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Summary
Objectives: 1. Assist WA South Coast tuna fishermen to diversify their fishing activities from fishing for southern bluefin tuna, and with technical information re fishing