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"Sometimes it’s like I’m driving a truckload of cattle down a road. And behind me all I can hear is all of them bellowing telling me to go different directions. And some of them are yelling lies, or abusing me, or saying what an idiot I am. And the more I hear it, the more I stew on it and the more I believe it" Do you find you are sometimes like Harry from 'Kick off ya Boots'? Words can be like bullies. They can be hurtful. And some can be very unhelpful. But sometimes you need to just hear them, acknowledge that the thoughts are there and if they hurt or distress you - and let them be. At the end of the day, it's still you who has control of the truck (your mind) and you can steer it where you need to go. Don't let the thoughts control you. As Vicki says, 'Words are just like bullies - let them be...

📢 📢 Keen to play a role in improving the mental health and wellbeing of Australian farmers? If you are a farmer, farm worker or member of a farming family, here’s your chance. We want to make mental health messaging for farmers as impactful as possible but to do so, we really need your help! If you can spare 10 minutes to help with this important cause, please click the link below. It won’t take long and your contribution will be greatly appreciated. By completing this survey, you have the option to enter a draw to win a $500 R.M. Williams voucher! https://lnkd.in/gqFJPt9X

ifarmwell partnered with Kick off ya Boots and the SA Drought Hub for this years KOYB dinner theatre productions to produce packs of Conversation Cards to encourage farming couples and families to have meaningful conversations. So far, nearly 1000 packs have been given out - and we are continually hearing stories of people using them in the car as they travel, each night after dinner or before bed, in cafes and waiting rooms and as icebreakers in meetings and conferences. Do you have a pack of our conversation cards? Have you found them to be useful in creating meaningful conversations? What were the questions which created the most discussion? Some of the questions include: - If you could farm anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? - Name a song you always turn up when you hear it when driving? - What keeps you awake at night? - What is your favourite season on the farm and why? - What is something you have built or done on your farm that you are proud of? - Tell me about something someone did for you recently that made you feel good? We would love to hear about your experiences.

Ifarmwell was proud to be part of the hugely successful Kick off ya Boots dinner theatre productions of "This Farming Life" in Loxton over the past 2 weekends. Nearly 1200 people attended the 5 shows (4 of which were sold out), which presented wellbeing messaging, tips and strategies integrated into a fun play with lots of laughs, great parody music - and shared over a hearty 3 course meal. Attendees also took home with them a pack of the newly developed ifarmwell "Conversation Cards" which were modelled in the play, with the hope they will help create meaningful conversations between couples and families, while also reflecting on the great things about living and working in rural Australia. University of South Australia National Farmers' Federation SA Drought Hub

➡️ We are seeking health professionals to participate in up to 3 online workshops to design a chronic pain management resource for Australian farmers ⬅️ For further details, please scan the QR code, or email indika.koralegedera@mymail.unisa.edu.au.

A fantastic event at University of South Australia Mount Gambier Campus last night Mc’d by Ian McKay, opening by Michelle Jacquelin-Furr and Clare Scriven with wonderful speakers Mardi Webber Mark Hutchinson Lorimer Moseley and ifarmwell’s Kate Gunn on the eve of the Pain Revolution rural outreach tour 14-21 September 🚴🏻🚴♀️🚴♂️ University of South Australia University of Adelaide ReturnToWorkSA #Lawsons creating better workplaces #musculoskeletalhealthaustralia

John from ifarmwell took a group of rural doctors to Bulla Burra farms just outside Loxton today. Robin Schaefer from Bulla Burra (and John) highlighted some of the farm safety risks involved with machinery, heights, chemicals and more - as well as how fatigue, stress and working alone can affect not only farm safety, but also farmers mental health and wellbeing. Great day out showing a fantastic group of young rural practitioners what farm life is all about - along with some of the risks which ultimately end up needing to be managed in their surgeries! Thanks Dr Sophie Hamilton for initiating - it was a valuable day. National Centre for Farmer Health Farmsafe Australia Inc

❗ LAST CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR SAY ❗ This your FINAL chance to have input and influence how wellbeing support is delivered to Australian farmers. We want to hear your views on: 🚜 Who farmers want support from 🗣 How they want to engage with those providing support 👂What they want them to offer 🌽What that person needs to understand about farming If you own or currently play an active role on an Australian farm then we'd love to hear from you. To have your say, go to bit.ly/farmersupport2024 #farmermentalhealth #australianagriculture #mentalhealthmatters

Wondering what mental health supports are available across Australia? We have put together this list of farmer-friendly national mental health and wellbeing services and initiatives. We hope you find it useful: https://lnkd.in/g_XwM4Xe University of South Australia SA Drought Hub Lifeline Australia Beyond Blue Rural Aid National Centre for Farmer Health Rural Health Connect Menzies School of Health Research Steph Schmidt TIACS Warren Davies Kirsten Diprose Drought Angels EverymindAU Rural and Remote Mental Health Grain Producers Australia Enable Ag Australian Women in Agriculture (AWiA) Ltd. Motherland #6Bs #areyouboggedmate #farmermentalhealth #australianagriculture #mentalhealthmatters

A pleasure chatting to Em Worthington for the ifarmwell piece in the latest Ramsey Bros Partner magazine. Check out what the ifarmwell team have been up to on page 18 #FarmerMentalHealth #AustralianFarmers #MentalHealthMatters