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Depression – the facts
Depression is a common condition which is often not diagnosed. Depression is more than feeling sad or stressed. Read more...
March 19, 2014
Hay fever
Hay fever is an allergic reaction to environmental allergens. It is very common and often occurs during spring. Read more...
March 19, 2014
Bushfire smoke
Bushfire smoke contains toxic gases such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides, and particles, all of which can be hazardous to your health. Read more...
March 19, 2014
Drink / Drug driving
Drink driving is a significant cause of death and permanent injury. You might think that the risk of being ‘caught’ drinking and driving is less in country...
March 19, 2014
Alcohol free events
Young people are at particular risk from alcohol. Health authorities recommend that young people should avoid drinking until they are in their 20s to protect...
March 19, 2014
2014-02-03 Your last chance for the last places in Agricultural Heath...
The National Centre for Farm Health’s HMF701 Agricultural Heath and Medicine program will be run at its Hamilton, Victoria, headquarters from February 24-28....
March 12, 2014
Ski for Life 2014
Adrian and Alison attended the Ski for Life event March 5-7, in South Australia.
March 5, 2014
Agricultural Health and Medicine 2014
Our fifth year offering Agricultural Health and Medicine to students from all around the country, and again we welcome the next generation of rural and...
March 3, 2014
Alcohol and farmers
Alcohol is widely used in social interactions but it can cause many health, social, and safety problems when not used responsibly. People in farming...
January 21, 2014
Farmer fitness
Farming is still a physically demanding way of life, but it is not as active as it was in the past. Read more...
January 21, 2014
Farmer e-Health program
Farm life is busy, but it’s important to find time to look after your health. We’re giving Australian farmers a unique opportunity to use an extensive,...
January 21, 2014
VFF sets rural agenda for 2014 State Election
The VFF is calling for $500,000 to fund the National Centre for Farmer Health Media Release no longer available.
January 13, 2014