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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and respiratory illness is a major cause of death in Australia and is more common in farming communities. Read...
March 20, 2014
Asthma
Asthma is a lung condition which causes the air passages (bronchi) of the lungs to become inflamed and narrow, making it hard to breathe. Read more...
March 20, 2014
Aspergillosis
Asperigillosis is an infection or allergic reaction caused by the Aspergillus fungus which commonly grows on rotting vegetation. Read more...
March 20, 2014
Farmer's fever - Organic Toxic Dust Syndrome (ODTS)
Farmer's fever, also called organic dust toxic syndrome (ODTS), is caused by breathing in dust which contains moulds from spoiled plant materials. Read more...
March 20, 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
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
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
CWA Support for National Centre
Members of the local Country Women’s Association (CWA) have raised $500 to show their support for the National Centre for Farmers Health (NCFH). The vibrant...
January 11, 2014
2014 International Year of Family Farming
National Farmers’ Federation (Source: The Rural) The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and its members have hailed the start of the new year,...
January 1, 2014
In search of farmers ...
Have you lost someone close to you through suicide, accidental death, homicide or a death by unknown cause or intent? Are you an adult member of a farming...
December 12, 2013
Support farmer health - NCFH continues ...
The National Centre for Farmer Health continues to lobby the Victorian and Federal Governments
December 3, 2013