YAPs Membership Benefits at a Glance

Lobbying & Advocacy 

YAPs

National & State Government representation

X

Direct access to the VFF leadership group 

-

Pathway to Local Government

X

Voting rights at AGM / Conference

1 vote

Commodity group voting rights & access to policy
advisory committees

 -

 

Expert Advice

YAPs

Free policy consultation (valued at $150 per hour)
General policy areas include:

  • Native vegetation
  • Planning
  • Local Government rates
  • Land valuations
  • Drainage
  • Water bills
  • Domestic & stock water

 1 hour free
($150 value)

Access to the VFF Legal Panel (first hour free &
10% discount on rates)

X

Expert advice on succession planning, planning law,
family law, commercial law

X

 

Workplace Relations

YAPs

Tailor Made Package             

  • Includes the VFF Employment Relations Handbook Package
  • Unlimited tailored advice (verbal)
  • 4 hours p/a of tailored written advice on complex workplace relations matters
  • Monthly e-newsletter

-

Your Business Package  

  • Includes the VFF Employment Relations Handbook Package
  • 3 hours p/a of tailored written advice on complex workplace relations matters
  • Monthly e-newsletter

N/A

Employment Relations Package           

  • VFF Employment Relations Handbook Package
  • 1 hour telephone advice call
  • Reduced fee on tailored advice
  • Monthly e-newsletter

VFF
Membership
+ $137

All VFF Members

  • 2 telephone calls p/a
  • Access to Workplace Relations services at heavily reduced rates

-

 

Tools, Guidelines & Checklists

YAPs

Weekly eNews update & YAPs & commodity newsletters

X

Victorian Farmer delivered 4 times a year (RRP $50)

X

SMS alerts on new member offers, policy updates & news 

X

'Proud to be a VFF member' sticker 

X

 

Financial Support

YAPs

Emergency natural disaster support

X

Assistance with applications for natural disaster grants

      X       
 

Access to industry scholarships

  
X

 

Discounts & Savings

YAPs

Exclusive discounts through VFF Member Advantage: including insurance, electricity, vehicles & more!
Click here for full details.

X

 

Networking & Events

YAPs

Access to training courses & workshops 

 X

Exclusive invitations to annual member forums, business planning workshops, networking dinner and succession planning workshops

 X
           

Exclusive opportunities to network with like-minded people through dedicated social media networks and similar industry groups around the country 

X

Invitation to attend the annual VFF & YAPs Conferences

X

 Exclusive invitations to attend events through your local branch

X