Farmer Wants a Healthy Life West Wimmera Health Service

In this episode we hear from Margaret Millington about the impact death has had on her life. She shares the lessons she has learnt from losing people she loves, and the need to be aware of dangers. She also talks about what brought her to the Wimmera and how it offered her a chance for renewal. Interested in the topic and looking for more?Margaret shared her experiences of grief and what helped her. Find more on grief at:Health DirectBetter Health Channel Beyond BlueMargaret lost her dau...

In this episode we hear from Tania Walter about how she is helping farmers to be more active in Marnoo. She shares her passion for running the group and the joy it brings to her and others that come. She also talks about how her and her husband run a bio-dynamic farm and how that came about. Interested in the topic and looking for more?Has listening to Tania inspired you to put more movement in your life? Not sure where or how best to start? Check out these websites for tips, advice, and...

In this episode we hear from Mandy Noble, a Service System Navigator with The Orange Door Horsham. Mandy talks about what The Orange Door is and how it came about. She also talks about Family Violence and its different forms. In an emergency call 000If you live in the Wimmera and need support, you can contact The Orange Door in Horsham by:Calling 1800 271 042Or find them at 3-7 Madden St, Horsham.Don’t live in the Wimmera and need support? You can find other The Orange Door locations and...

In this episode we hear from Kelly Barnes about what led her to start the Mates Dog School. Kelly shares her passion for her dogs and how they have helped her mental health, and how she uses it to help others. She also talks about the way we as people, especially farmers, see dogs in our lives.Interested in the topic and looking for more?Want to hear more about Kelly’s Mates Dog School? Check out the Mates Dog School Facebook page. You can also find articles about the school done on the:Natio...

In this episode we hear from Anna Johansson on her experience of being a Swedish woman on an Aussie farm. Anna shares her joy of growing and eating her own food. She also shares how she finds happiness outside of the money-making rat race. You can see Anna’s home grown produce and some of what she makes with them on her farm’s Facebook and Instagram pages. Interested in the topic and looking for more?Looking after yourself is one of the most important things you can do for your heal...

In this episode we hear from Jessie Adams from the National Centre for Farmer Health. Jessie shares how she is working toward making farms safer for children. She shares her top tips for what you can do now, and programs currently running. Interested in the topic and looking for more?Want to hear more about the surveys Jessie did? You can find out more information here.In the episode Jessie mentioned the VFF Children on Farms Handbook. The Handbook, part of the Making Our Farms Safer pro...