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The Rural Contractors Scheme - Longreach Baptist Church
The innovative Rural Contractors’ Scheme offers practical financial assistance to contract workers and graziers affected by severe drought conditions in western Queensland.
To reduce operating expenses during times of drought, many graziers personally take on tasks that they would usually outsource to contractors. This can take a heavy physical and mental toll on them and their families.
In turn, work for many contractors becomes scarce. Many find themselves having to source alternate jobs, travel outside the area to find work, or do it very tough until it rains.
Since its inception in 2015, the Scheme has helped fund contracting work such as earthmoving to de-silt dams, fencing, mustering, shearing, crutching and feeding stock. The Scheme offers a genuine incentive for graziers to employ contractors in spite of tough economic circumstances, and enables contractors to “earn” their money in a way that maintains their sense of pride, and to maintain work contacts.
A win-win for contractors, graziers and communities. More info: https://longreachbaptist.com/activities/community/rural-contractors-scheme/
To reduce operating expenses during times of drought, many graziers personally take on tasks that they would usually outsource to contractors. This can take a heavy physical and mental toll on them and their families.
In turn, work for many contractors becomes scarce. Many find themselves having to source alternate jobs, travel outside the area to find work, or do it very tough until it rains.
Since its inception in 2015, the Scheme has helped fund contracting work such as earthmoving to de-silt dams, fencing, mustering, shearing, crutching and feeding stock. The Scheme offers a genuine incentive for graziers to employ contractors in spite of tough economic circumstances, and enables contractors to “earn” their money in a way that maintains their sense of pride, and to maintain work contacts.
A win-win for contractors, graziers and communities. More info: https://longreachbaptist.com/activities/community/rural-contractors-scheme/
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