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Steering Straight: My plan to keep on track

A practical resource designed to help you plan what you can do to stay on track during challenging or stressful times. It has been developed with extensive input from the farming community—thank you to everyone who has been part of this process! We are now excited to share this resource with you.

Download your copy below or contact Sonya via sduke@wdhs.net for a hard copy.

DOWNLOAD HERE

New survey explores Quadbike Spraying on Farms

Our student researcher Jordan Walker wants to better understand the use of quadbikes for spraying on the farm. The rise in quadbike related fatalities in Australia last year, combined with minimal quadbike spraying research in Australia, makes this new research particularly vital.

We are seeking farmers and agricultural workers around Victoria to participate in an online survey. The survey will only take 5 – 10 minutes, with questions about your farm, quadbike use, and agrichemical use.

Participation in this project will help inform more targeted education and direct work practices, so farmers can use their quadbike to apply agrichemicals without putting their health and safety at risk. To participate please click the 'Have Your Say' link below.

For further information contact: Jordan Walker (Research Student) via walkerjor@deakin.edu.au

HAVE YOUR SAY

How will the findings of the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System impact farming communities?

The Royal Commission has handed down 65 recommendations to reform Victoria’s mental health system, with the Victorian Government pledging $3.8 billion to help turn these recommendations into a reality.

To better understand what these recommendations mean for rural Victorians our acting director, Dr Alison Kennedy, hosted a panel discussion to explore the challenges and opportunities highlighted in the report. She was joined by three esteemed guests who each brought a unique perspective to the conversation.

Follow the link below to watch the full discussion.

WATCH HERE

Each Wednesday we feature a Farmer Health fact sheet from www.farmerhealth.org.au on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. These fact sheets are a useful resource to keep you on top of your game! Check out some popular fact sheets:

Fatigue: http://bit.ly/1Q3S2gL
Depression: http://bit.ly/1jMYgYt
Noise Prevention: http://bit.ly/1WOQvQu

Interested? Find more fact sheets here:

VIEW FACT SHEETS

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National Centre for Farmer Health
Western District Health Service,
PO Box 283, McKellar House
Tyers Street, Hamilton, Victoria 3300
Australia

Tel (03) 5551 8533

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