Annie Dunne from Kilkeary outside Nenagh suffered serious head injuries when her hair got stuck in a conveyor belt.
It happened on a farm in Shepparton East, about 200km north of Melbourne
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Her parents have travelled to Australia to be with her through her recovery while her friends have also set up a funding page to help cover costs.
Cathaoirleach of the Nenagh Municipal District Ger Darcy told Tipp FM the family is well known and respected and is urging people to support the fundraising effort.