This podcast episode features Maggie Bridgewater, a Wellbeing Counsellor with the Rural Financial Counselling Service in Western Victoria, discussing the unique challenges farmers face, such as financial instability and unpredictable weather, and the importance of recognising and addressing burnout, anxiety, and stress.
Maggie shares strategies for managing stress, including working with counsellors, maintaining a work-life balance, and practicing mindfulness.
Further information:
The Farming Safe and Well program is delivering activities and resources to improve farm safety outcomes in Victoria.
Contact the Nexsolutions on 1300 045 747 or check out their wellbeing supports on their website.
The Managing Stress on the Farm book explores the common causes of stressors on farms and offers practical ways to deal with them. It also includes the Steering Straight plan, to help individuals manage their mental health with practical, useful steps.
The National Centre for Farmer Health has valuable resources for Victorian farmers and agricultural communities on its Support Hub.
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