Moving Marnoo

09/21/23 • 15 min

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.

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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 ideas on how to start and putting more movement in your days.
Better Health Channel
Health Direct
National Centre for Farmer Health
You Got This Mate!

Thinking of joining a group like Tania’s Farm Fit group? Maybe an Active Farmers groups is for you. Active Farmers is a regular group fitness class program that is fun and interactive. It is designed to get people active and create a sense of community and belonging. There are Active Farmer groups in rural towns around Australia, you can find one near you here. You can find more information on each of the below aspects of Active Farmers below:

You can also listen to our Farmer Wants a Healthy Life episodes of people that have been part of Active Farmers:
Guys Just Wanna Have Fun
Social Side of Exercise

Tania talked a bit about how exercise can help people with their mental wellbeing. Want to learn more about how exercise can help mental wellbeing? Check out the below websites for more information:
Better Health Channel
Health Direct
Headspace
For other tips and advice to help reduce stress you can also check out:
Better Health Channel
Health Direct
You can also listen to our Farmer Wants a Healthy Life episode The Ins and Outs of Stress.

In the episode Tania talked about her and her husband’s farm and some of the things that happen there. Interested in finding out more about it? Check out their website and social media pages below.
Burrum Biodynamics

Facebook: @BurrumBiodynamics
Twitter: @

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Interested in the topic and looking for more?

You can also listen to our Farmer Wants a Healthy Life episodes of people that have been part of Active Farmers:
Guys Just Wanna Have Fun
Social Side of Exercise

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Twitter: @

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Out of the Tunnel of Grief

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.
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Margaret shared her experiences of grief and what helped her. Find more on grief at:
Health Direct
Better Health Channel
Beyond Blue
Margaret lost her daughter in a farm accident. Find more on farm safety at:
National Centre for Farmer Health
Work Safe
Making Our Farms Safer project-or hear about it on our eps:
The Auditor – Man on a Mission
The Audited – Safety from the Dining Room Table
Find more on children’s farm safety at:
Farm Safe Australia
Better Health Channel
A Parent’s Guide to Kidsafe Farms
Farm Safety
Child Safety on Farms
Injury Risk and Safety Behaviours of Children on Victorian Farms
Margaret had two sons involved in accidents on the road. Find more on road safety at:
Staying Safe
Road Safety
Driving on country roads: how to stay safe
Safely Driving on Country Roads
Work Safe
Margaret's son became an accidental addict to painkillers. But what is addiction? Find more at:
Health Direct
Turning Point
You, or someone you care about struggling with addiction? Find support at:
Online counselling
24hr phone support
Alcohol and Drug Support
Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation
Check out our eps on gambling harm :
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Tell Your Story Once

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 000

If you live in the Wimmera and need support, you can contact The Orange Door in Horsham by:

Calling 1800 271 042

Or 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 phone numbers here.

You can also call free confidential counselling services 24/7:

In Victoria – Safe Steps call 1800 015 188 or visit their website.

Across Australia – 1800 RESPECT call 1800 737 732 or visit their website.

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If you would like to learn more about The Orange Door, you can visit their website here. You can also watch a short video in The Orange Door here. Other Family and Domestic Violence services available to support people are:

Mandy mentioned The Orange Door often works with other organisations in the Wimmera. Check out their websites below for more on what they offer:
Victorian Legal Aid
Youth Law
Goolum Goolum
Uniting Wimmera

In the episode Mandy used the terms ‘Victim Survivor’ and ‘Perpetrator’ a lot. Not sure what they mean? Or would like to learn more about Family and Domestic Violence terms? Check out this Victorian Government website for a full list of common terms used.

Want to learn more about Family and Domestic Violence and the different forms it can take? Check out a short video by The Orange Door here. You can also find out more information at:
Better Health Channel
1800 RESPECT

Mandy spoke briefly about how gender inequality impacts Family and Domestic Violence. Women’s Health Grampians does a lot of work toward reducing gender inequality. To find out more about this work check out their website.

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Farmer Wants a Healthy Life - Moving Marnoo

Transcript

This is a West Wimmera Health Service podcast. Presented by me Brigitte Muir.

This series focuses around stories and issues related to health and wellbeing. Some of the people we hear from are sharing their stories, hoping that their experiences will help us with our own health and wellbeing. Please be aware that some of their life experiences may touch on issues that are sensitive to some. Please listen with care. You will find information on seeking help if you need it in the