Out of the Tunnel of Grief

09/14/23 • 18 min

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 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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Attitude is Everything

In this episode we hear from Lyall McClure, Natimuk local who has not let close calls with death stop him. Lyall shares his four close calls with death and how he has moved forward with his life after. He also shares how he keeps a smile on his face and joy for life.

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In the episode Lyall mentioned one of his close calls was a heart attack, but what exactly is a heart attack? Check out the information here to find out.

Had a heart attack or have another type of heart condition you can find information on living with it here.

Are you worried about your heart? You can find tips about looking after your heart in a variety of ways including:

Healthy eating to protect your heart
Keeping your heart healthy
Physical activity and your heart

You can also listen to our episode ‘Heart Hiccups’ for another experience of having a heart attack.

Lyall also mentioned that he is currently trying to quit smoking. Are you trying to do the same? Thinking about doing the same? Or supporting someone to quit? Visit QUIT for lots of help information on how or call 13 7848 for support.

Lyall has been through a lot, but has managed to keep a positive state of mind. But it is ok to reach out for support if you go through similar and need it. You can find help and support at:
Rural Outreach program which you can reach at 1300 688 732. You can also hear more about this program in the episode 'From Footy Coach to Rural Outreach Worker'.

Beyond Blue– The leading Australian mental health support organisation. Phone: 1300 22 4636 or webchat.

Are you bogged mate?– A program helping country blokes talk about mental health.
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Moving Marnoo

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 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

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Farmer Wants a Healthy Life - Out of the Tunnel of Grief

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