Side-By-Sides, ATV & Buggy Safety
Recent incidents and fatalities involving buggy rollovers in Victoria have once again highlighted the critical need for increased safety awareness on farms. As a staple of agricultural life, buggies – also known as ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) and UTVs (utility task vehicles) – are essential for many farming operations, allowing quick access to remote areas, transportation […]
Harvest Safety
It’s time to prepare In some areas of Victoria harvest has already kicked off, with the remainder gearing up to soon do so. Harvest is a busy season, and it is important to ensure you prepare both your machinery and yourself for this period. Check all machinery All machinery both in the field and in […]
Mental Health Strategies to Remember After R U OK? Day: Supporting Victorian Farmers Year-Round
Whilst R U OK? Day is a valuable reminder to check in on the mental wellbeing of those around us, especially in the workplace, for Victorian farmers, who face unique pressures and isolation daily, mental health support shouldn’t be limited to one day a year. Building long-term strategies to nurture mental health is essential in […]
World Suicide Prevention Day: Working Together to Save Lives
R U OK? DAY: Rural Support
Women’s Health Week: Prioritising Health and Safety for Women in Agriculture
Mental Health Handbook Book Steering Committee Profile: A/Prof Harry Hill
A/Prof Harry Hill is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) with an advanced certificate in addiction psychiatry. He is the Clinical Director of the Benalla, Wangaratta, and Mansfield Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Service and an Affiliate Associate Professor with Deakin University. Harry also serves as the Victorian […]
Mental Health Handbook Book Steering Committee Profile: Kellie Malcolm
Meet another great member of our Mental Health Handbook Steering Committee, Kellie Malcolm. Kellie is a farmer and a free spirit with a profound connection to nature and intuition, inspiring a sense of calm and authenticity in those around her. As a single mother of two, her journey of significant personal growth fuels her passion […]