THE National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH) has announced the appointment of two distinguished Patrons - the Honourable Jaala Pulford and the Honourable Hugh Delahunty - who demonstrate a shared commitment to farmers and rural communities and bring a wealth of expertise and passion to advance the mission of the NCFH.

Ms Pulford represented Western Victoria as a Member of the Victorian Parliament from 2006 to 2022. During this time, she left an indelible legacy - including serving four years as Deputy Leader of the Labor Government, making history as the first female Agriculture Minister and being an avid public advocate for the NCFH. Ms Pulford’s dedication extends well beyond her political career - contributing a wealth of experience and expertise to a range of university, industry and health-related roles in recent years.