As a superannuation fund established specifically for the rural and regional industries and communities, AustSafe Super holds memberships and sponsorship arrangements with various industry and community associations and takes pride in supporting these industries and communities.
The Fund’s formal corporate partners are AgForce, Canegrowers, Growcom and The Australian Workers Union.
AgForce Queensland
AgForce Queensland is a peak organisation representing Queensland's rural producers, which strives to ensure the long term growth, viability, competitiveness and profitability of broadacre industries of cattle, grain, sheep and wool in Queensland.
www.agforceqld.org.au |
Canegrowers
Canegrowers is the peak representative body for Australian sugarcane growers. No other body offers cane growers the breadth of representation and services provided by Canegrowers.
www.canegrowers.com.au |
Growcom
Growcom is the voice of horticulture, they are the champion of their members’ needs and the hub of the horticulture industry.
www.growcom.com.au |
The Australian Workers Union
The Australian Workers Union is a national union made up of state, regional and industry-based branches. It represents more than 130,000 members across Australia in a diverse range of industries. It is Australia's oldest general union and largest blue-collar union.
www.awu.net.au |
AustSafe Super is a long-standing supporter many of rural and grower associations.
Australian Banana Growers' Council
The ABGC is the voice of the Australian Banana Industry, representing the interests of 800 Australian banana growers nationally to both Government and the Australian business community. The banana industry is one of the largest fruit growing industries in the country and an important contributor to the economies of rural communities in banana growing areas.
www.abgc.org.au |
Australian Beef Association
The ABA is focussed on National Beef Industry issues affecting the industry’s profitability.
www.austbeef.com.au |
Australian Mango Industry Association Ltd
AMIA (Australian Mango Industry Association) is the peak industry body for the Australian mango industry. Their aim is to encourage the growth and development of the industry. AMIA is a "not for profit" organisation. Their members include mango growers, associated businesses and industry people. AMIA seeks to work with all sectors within the industry, from growers through to consumers. AMIA works closely with Horticulture Australia (HAL) to manage the industry’s Research, Development and Promotions Programs. They also work with a range of other organisations including Government and commercial businesses with the aim of encouraging the long term sustainable growth of the industry.
www.mangoes.net.au |
The Australian Melon Association (AMA)
The Australian Melon Association (AMA) was set up as an industry organization rather than just a grower organization recognizing that all members of the industry need to work together to improve the viability and sustainability of the industry. The functions of the AMA are to improve communication between members, facilitate the communication of information about important issues to industry and to represent members on issues that affect the viability of individuals and the industry as a whole.
www.melonsaustralia.org.au |
Avocados Australia
Avocados Australia is the peak industry body for the Australian avocado industry. They provide a range of services to members and the broader industry to foster growth and development. Avocados Australia is a "not for profit" membership based organisation. Their members include avocado growers, associated businesses and industry people. Avocados Australia seeks to work with all parts of the chain, from production through to the consumer. By working together they seek to continually improve the ability of growers to provide a healthy, profitable and safe product for all consumers. As part of this continual improvement, an industry Research and Development Program and a Promotional Program for the Australian avocado industry is managed in conjunction with HAL and a range of external service providers.
www.avocado.org.au |
Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers
Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers Cooperative, established in 1948, has been strongly supporting members in such areas as media representation; political lobbying; direct service to growers; facilitating training and research projects; providing industry contact point; grower representation on government, industry and community committees and industry promotion. As well as answering questions in regards to wage issues, superannuation, workplace health and safety, labour issues and information regarding new permits, and more .
www.bfvg.com.au |
Flower Association of Queensland Incorporated (FAQI)
Flower Association of Queensland Incorporated (FAQI) was formed in 1988 and commenced its role as peak industry organisation for the Queensland cut flower industry in 1998. Their membership includes cut flower growers, grower groups and allied traders ( eg businesses associated with the cut flower industry including input supply companies, florists, wholesalers, and exporters).
www.flowersqueensland.asn.au |
Nursery and Garden Industry Queensland
The Nursery and Garden Industry Queensland (NGIQ) is located in Brisbane, Queensland and is the State's peak industry body representing the nursery industry: wholesale production nurseries, retail nurseries and garden centres, manufacturers and agents for allied products.
www.ngiq.asn.au |
The Queensland Rural Women's Network (QRWN)
The Queensland Rural Women’s Network (QRWN) exist to bring together women to support rural families, communities and enterprises, to initiate projects around telecommunications, industry health and services in the rural sector.
www.qrwn.org.au |
Queensland Strawberry Growers Association
The Queensland Strawberry Growers Association represents the strawberry growers in Queensland. The aim of the QSGA is to provide a platform for meetings to discuss matters of mutual interest, and to determine a common and acceptable outcome on these matters. The QSGA also facilitates a cohesive working network of growers, respondent representative groups, researchers, government bodies and advisory groups to maximise effective communication and efficiencies within the Queensland strawberry industry.
www.qldstrawberries.com.au |
SuperFriend
SuperFriend – Industry Funds Forum Mental Health Foundation is a nation-wide initiative aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of industry superannuation fund members. SuperFriend’s programs are aimed at early prevention and response. The program’s goal is to reduce the incidence of suicide and the impact of mental illness on individuals, workplaces, friends and families. Developed through a partnership of industry superannuation funds concerned about member health, SuperFriend brings together partners from the superannuation funds, insurers and mental health organisations to offer resources that appeal to members and assist with seeking early help.
www.superfriend.com.au |
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