Women Thriving on Farm
09/29/22 • 29 min
In this first episode of season three, we hear from some of the attendees of the recent Gather Grow and Thrive event. They share their experiences of being a woman on a farm and how it has changed over time. They also talk about the importance of connection and how they can be change agents.
Interested in the topic and looking for more?
The Gather Grow and Thrive event was hosted by Partners in Ag. You can find out more about the Partners in Ag organisation here.
The second speaker in the episode Jo Burke, spoke a lot on the pipeline project and the benefits it has had. If you would like to know more about the Wimmera Mallee pipeline you can find it here.
Many of the speakers in the episode talked about the importance of safety on farms. You can find lots of information about farm safety at:
National Centre for Farmer Health
Victorian Farmers Federation – Be farm safe and Making Our Farms Safer
A particular concern that was talked about in the episode was child safety on farms. You can find lots of information on this at:
Kidsafe – Farm safety and Parent guide to Kidsafe farms
National Centre for farmer Health
You can also listen to our two episodes on the VFF Making Our Farms Safer Project:
‘The Auditor – Man on a Mission’
‘The Audited – Safety from the Dining Room Table’
It was also mentioned by one of the speakers than women can be change agents for safety on farms. If you would like to see stories about some women that are doing this check out Plant a Seed for Safety.
In the episode Kazz says her partner has been part of our podcast before talking about Active Farmers. She mentioned how great the group has been for all the guys there and what they do together for the community. Check out the episode ‘Social Side of Exercise’ to hear Daniel talking about the group. You can also find more information about Active Farmers groups here.
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Facebook: @FarmerWantsaHealthyLife Twitter: @_FWAHL
In this first episode of season three, we hear from some of the attendees of the recent Gather Grow and Thrive event. They share their experiences of being a woman on a farm and how it has changed over time. They also talk about the importance of connection and how they can be change agents.
Interested in the topic and looking for more?
The Gather Grow and Thrive event was hosted by Partners in Ag. You can find out more about the Partners in Ag organisation here.
The second speaker in the episode Jo Burke, spoke a lot on the pipeline project and the benefits it has had. If you would like to know more about the Wimmera Mallee pipeline you can find it here.
Many of the speakers in the episode talked about the importance of safety on farms. You can find lots of information about farm safety at:
National Centre for Farmer Health
Victorian Farmers Federation – Be farm safe and Making Our Farms Safer
A particular concern that was talked about in the episode was child safety on farms. You can find lots of information on this at:
Kidsafe – Farm safety and Parent guide to Kidsafe farms
National Centre for farmer Health
You can also listen to our two episodes on the VFF Making Our Farms Safer Project:
‘The Auditor – Man on a Mission’
‘The Audited – Safety from the Dining Room Table’
It was also mentioned by one of the speakers than women can be change agents for safety on farms. If you would like to see stories about some women that are doing this check out Plant a Seed for Safety.
In the episode Kazz says her partner has been part of our podcast before talking about Active Farmers. She mentioned how great the group has been for all the guys there and what they do together for the community. Check out the episode ‘Social Side of Exercise’ to hear Daniel talking about the group. You can also find more information about Active Farmers groups here.
Join the conversation
Facebook: @FarmerWantsaHealthyLife Twitter: @_FWAHL
Facebook: @FarmerWantsaHealthyLife Twitter: @_FWAHL
Previous Episode
Help Close to Home
In this last episode of series two we have tried something a little different. Through the interviews we noticed some themes about the role of family and friends and the benefit of making access to health support easier. You will hear from a number of people about ways to get health help close to home. You will hear some familiar voices talk about the topics of telehealth and mental health. You will also hear some new ones on how family members can help.
Interested in the topic and looking for more?
This episode has snippets from previous episodes, to hear them in full go to the following episodes:
John ‘Jumbo’ Suholz – AFL to Life with Depression
Mal Coutts – From Footy Coach to Rural Outreach Worker
Corinne Heintze – Alone, But not Lonely
Robyn Kelm – The Art of Listening
Dr Rob Grenfell is also a familiar voice on the series. You can hear Dr Rob on other important topics in the following episodes:
Ill From the Animal World
Special Edition – The need to know of COVID (Oct 2021)
Skin Cancer
Peter and Hannah French spoke about organising a skin check. Want more information about skin cancer?
- Listen to our episode ‘Saving Your Skin’
- Check out the Cancer Council, Better Health Channel and Health Direct websites.
Telehealth
Dr Rob talked about some of the benefits of telehealth for those living in rural and regional areas, but what is it? You can find information on what it is, benefits of it, stories of using it and more here.
Live in a rural and regional area? Want to know more and get tip on your healthcare options? You can find information at the Better Health Channel and Health Direct.
Find information on WWHS telehealth services here. Or contact your local health service to see what they offer.
Mental Health
Jumbo and Robyn spoke about being there for friends or having friends be there for them. You can find information on how to help someone or information on mental health matters at:
Better Health Channel
Health Direct
BeyondBlue
Check out these fact sheets on Depression, Relationships and family, and Stress.
Some services available are:
- Rural Outreach Program - Phone: 1300 688 732 or visit: http://ruraloutreach.org.au
- The National Centre for Farmer Health’s Online Psychology Service
- The WWHS's
Facebook: @FarmerWantsaHealthyLife Twitter: @_FWAHL
Next Episode
Understanding Chronic Pain
In this episode we hear from David Manning and Ben Weissner, who talk all things chronic pain. They share the ways they are working to help people with chronic pain to recover and function well. They also share a few tips for pain management.
Find more on the Wimmera and Southern Mallee Integrated Pain Service here.
Interested in the topic and looking for more?
You can also find more information on chronic pain in general at Health Direct.
In the episode David and Ben talked about how beneficial staying active can be for chronic pain. For more information on this check out Exercise Right.
You can also check out the Pain Revolution. It has lots of information and programs for people in rural areas with chronic pain.
You can also find other fact sheets and information on pain management here.
Join the conversation
Facebook: @FarmerWantsaHealthyLife Twitter: @_FWAHL
Facebook: @FarmerWantsaHealthyLife Twitter: @_FWAHL
Farmer Wants a Healthy Life - Women Thriving on Farm
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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 t
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