Fair go for Firies Fighting Fund
A$5,028
of $5,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 23rd Sep 2013 at 2:00AM.
No equipment or uniform can protect firefighters from the health dangers they face, but you can help ensure they receive the protection they deserve if they get cancer from their work.
Every day, firefighters put their lives on the line for us. They have 5-10 times the risk of certain cancers and 2-3 times the lung cancer risk of a smoker, all because of the work they do protecting us. But unlike other workers, it is almost impossible for firefighters to access insurance and WorkCover compensation.Here in Victoria, we need laws that provide Fair Protection for Firefighters and with your help we're going to run this hard-hitting TV advert in regional Victoria, with a focus on the Premier's own backyard and marginal electorates.
Firefighters employed by the Federal government are covered and most States are on board, but not Victoria. The Napthine Government has so far failed to act or support the Greens legislation brought in by Colleen Hartland MP.
Despite huge community support with thousands of signatures on petitions, emails, rallies, lobbying, letters to the editor, media and events, the Napthine Government has continued to ignore firefighters who need protection for them and their families.
If Victorian workers are injured on the job they are entitled to Workcover protections. Firefighters deserve the same protections.
The Challenges
Our challenge is to get the government's undivided attention - hard hitting TV ads in marginal seats and the Premier's electorate will do that.
Members of Parliament are spread across Victoria, but we know particular Members in marginal seats and the Premier himself will see these ads and they won't be ignored.
There's always a risk that the government will try to continue ignoring firefighters, their families and the huge support in the community. But with ads in targeted areas and a willingness to take this issue all the way to the 2014 election if needed, they ignore us at their peril.
Members of Parliament are spread across Victoria, but we know particular Members in marginal seats and the Premier himself will see these ads and they won't be ignored.
There's always a risk that the government will try to continue ignoring firefighters, their families and the huge support in the community. But with ads in targeted areas and a willingness to take this issue all the way to the 2014 election if needed, they ignore us at their peril.
You will receive the gratitude of firefighters across Victoria who protect us in their work every day. If you provide your email address you can join the Fair Go For Firefighters campaign too.
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Est. delivery is Oct 13
$50 will purchase half a TV ad in key marginal seats and the Premier's own electorate. These cheaper ads run in the morning, Sunday or during the day, but they reach key voters that will be shocked to hear the government isn't caring for our firefighters.
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Est. delivery is Oct 13
$100 will buy a TV ad in key marginal seats and the Premier's own electorate. These cheaper ads run in the morning, Sunday or during the day, but they reach key voters that will be shocked to hear the government isn't caring for our firefighters. Your very own TV ad! Thank you!
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$200 is enough to buy a TV ad when more people will be watching. Maybe one of the Premier's staff will have the TV on while they're getting the kids ready for school. You could be sure that will get talked about in the office!
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Want to make sure MPs in key marginal seats see this ad? Your $500 contribution will buy a TV ad during a show like 60 Minutes. Not only will you reach key voters that will be shocked to hear the government isn't caring for our firefighters, you might even catch an MP watching!
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Est. delivery is Oct 13
Double your impact! $1000 will see your TV ad broadcast in prime time in the Premier's electorate and key marginal seats. So many voters will see the ad, this will make sure our firefighters are front of mind for the government.
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Est. delivery is Oct 13
This picture is of Tony "Plugger" Martin. Tony is just one of many firefighters who has a work-related cancer but is unable to access Workcover. If "Plugger" worked at airport he would be covered, but because he's an MFB firefighter and Station Officer he's not. Victoria needs to know about this - $1500 will make sure this ad tells thousands.
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Est. delivery is Oct 13
Yes, this is the way to do it! $2000 buys a 2 week TV ad campaign in the Premier's electorate and key marginal seats. That's 12 or more TV ad spots each week that will target strategic audiences. This is your best chance that the Premier himself will see the ad as he sits down at home in the evening. Make it happen!
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