Child Safe Farms
10/19/23 • 8 min
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 project, can be downloaded here. For more information on the project check out their website. The Handbook was created as part of the Making Our Farm Families Safer campaign. The campaign also includes a range of videos which you can find here.
Don’t forget to check out our episodes on the Making Our Farms Safer farm safety audits too:
The Auditor – Man on a Mission
The Audited – Safety from the Dining Room Table
You can also find a range of tips and resources on children’s farm safety at:
Farm Safe Australia Inc
Better Health Channel
Kidsafe – A Parent’s Guide to Kidsafe Farms
Kidsafe – Farm Safety
National Centre for Farmer Health – Child Safety on Farms
National Centre for Farmer Health – Injury Risk and Safety Behaviours of Children on Victorian Farms
Jessie also talked about a program aimed at high school students called Gear Up for Ag. The program aims to increase knowledge of farm hazards and safe practices for teens. You can find out more about the program here.
Facebook: @FarmerWantsaHealthyLife Twitter: @_FWAHL
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 project, can be downloaded here. For more information on the project check out their website. The Handbook was created as part of the Making Our Farm Families Safer campaign. The campaign also includes a range of videos which you can find here.
Don’t forget to check out our episodes on the Making Our Farms Safer farm safety audits too:
The Auditor – Man on a Mission
The Audited – Safety from the Dining Room Table
You can also find a range of tips and resources on children’s farm safety at:
Farm Safe Australia Inc
Better Health Channel
Kidsafe – A Parent’s Guide to Kidsafe Farms
Kidsafe – Farm Safety
National Centre for Farmer Health – Child Safety on Farms
National Centre for Farmer Health – Injury Risk and Safety Behaviours of Children on Victorian Farms
Jessie also talked about a program aimed at high school students called Gear Up for Ag. The program aims to increase knowledge of farm hazards and safe practices for teens. You can find out more about the program here.
Facebook: @FarmerWantsaHealthyLife Twitter: @_FWAHL
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At Home in the Garden
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 health. This is especially true for your mental health. Did you know self-care is about doing things that help your overall wellbeing? Not just a special indulgence? It can include things like gardening, and we have heard all about the obvious joy it brings to Anna’s life. Find more self-care tips at:
Beyond Blue
Black Dog Institute
Gardening can also be a form of mindfulness, find out more here. You can also find out more about mindfulness and meditation techniques at:
Smiling Mind
Headspace
Health Direct
Anna and Tim are basically self-sufficient on their farm, want to know more about how do it yourself? Check out Australian Organic Products and Sustainable Gardening for more information. Anna also talked about using plants instead of pesticides to stop pests, want to know more about how? Check out:
Sustainable Gardening
Gardening Australia
Growing Your Own Food at Home in Salisbury: Natural Pest Management factsheet
Facebook: @FarmerWantsaHealthyLife Twitter: @_FWAHL
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The Outback Mind
In this episode we hear from Aaron Schultz on his journey to better health for himself and men in the country. Aaron shares how alcohol, anxiety and exercise have shaped his life. He also shares what made him start The Outback Mind and his hopes for its future.
The Outback Mind Foundation - website, Facebook and Instagram. Or listen to the podcast via the website, Spotify, Podbean or iTunes.
Interested in the topic and looking for more?
Aaron talked about alcohol effect on his life. Concerned how its impacting yours? Get support at:
Sober in the Country
Hello Sunday Morning
Alcoholics anonymous
Turning Point
For information about alcohol impacts on health, check out:
Better Health Channel
National Centre for Farmer Health
Aaron's anxiety diagnosis was a turning point for him. But what is anxiety? Find more at:
Beyond Blue
Health Direct
Black Dog Institute
Exercise helps Aaron with his anxiety. Are you a man? Live in rural Australia? Want to exercise more? Check out You Got This Mate. Or find an Active Farmers group near you. Check out our episodes for more:
Guys Just Wanna Have Fun
Social Side of Exercise
Our other episodes on exercise and mental health:
AFL to Life with Depression
The Mental Tips
The Art of Listening
Not Worth the Gamble
The Hidden Harm
The Ins and Outs of Stress
Attitude is Everything
Meditation was another thing that helped Aaron. Interested in starting? Check out Headspace and Health Direct. Or Smiling Mind for guided meditation videos.
Live in rural Australia? Want mental health support and information? Check out:
Are you Bogged Mate?
You Got This Mate
National Centre for Farmer Health
Facebook: @FarmerWantsaHealthyLife Twitter: @_FWAHL
Farmer Wants a Healthy Life - Child Safe Farms
Transcript
BM
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
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