Grant will help Nadine help others

By Andy Wilson

Jan 23, 2023

Handy boost: Shepparton occupational therapist Nadine Holgate has received a grant through AgriFutures Australia to improve outcomes for rural and regional Australians with a brain injury. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Shepparton occupational therapist Nadine Holgate will use a 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant to help her improve support for people with brain injuries.

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AgriFutures Australia managing director John Harvey said the grant program provided a vehicle for rural women across the country to realise their potential in nurturing the development of their ideas.

Ms Holgate was one of seven women around Australia to receive a $7000 grant from the research and development organisation.

“We are thrilled to be offering these rural women the leadership and development opportunities they need to make real and tangible impacts in their industries and communities,” Mr Harvey said.

Ms Holgate said it was exciting to receive such a “boost” for her to develop technological support for people with brain injuries and their families.

“Rural people with brain injuries are isolated compared to those in the city who have better access to services and specialist advice, as well as support groups for themselves and their families,” she said.

“I want them to access more information in a way that makes more sense to rural people and to connect with others.”

Ms Holgate took part in the Fairley Leadership Program, which she said inspired her to develop her program.

“I probably would not have applied for the grant without the confidence and skills I developed as part of that program,” she said.

Read the full story in the January 24 edition of Country News.