September 14 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
We’re thrilled to be part of the 18th National Rural Health Conference, with this year’s theme focusing on Equity and Transformation: shaping rural health, disability and ageing.
The 18th National Rural Health Conference is the pre‑eminent event in Australia for information and inspiration about rural and remote health and wellbeing.
Our involvement
The NCFH team is thrilled to be part of the 18th National Rural Health Conference (18NRHC), connecting with researchers, health professionals, community leaders and rural and remote health practitioners from across Australia.
This year’s program provides an exciting opportunity to share research, practical insights and innovative approaches to strengthening the health and wellbeing of farmers, their families and rural communities.
We’re especially proud to have NCFH team members Anna Greene, Sally Cunningham and Jessie Adams presenting across a series of sessions focused on farmer health, rural mental health, community resilience and improving rural health care.
NCFH presentations
Monday 14 September
10:30am – Optimising Health Checks for Farmers (AgriSafe): Insights from Qualitative Research and a Discrete Choice Experiment
Presenter: Anna Greene, NCFH
This session will share insights from qualitative research and a discrete choice experiment exploring how health checks can be optimised to better meet the needs and preferences of farmers.
11:14am – Not Just a Little Prick: Translating Evidence into Improved Rural Health Care
Presenter: Jessie Adams, NCFH
Susan will explore how research evidence can be translated into practical improvements in rural health care and better outcomes for rural communities.
11:36am – Back on Track: Transforming Mental Health Support for Farming Communities
Presenter: Anna Greene, NCFH
Anna will explore approaches to transforming mental health support for farming communities and responding to the unique challenges faced by farmers and rural communities.
12:20pm – Strengthening Rural Mental Health Through Community-Led Drought Resilience Events
Presenter: Sally Cunningham, NCFH
Sally will share insights into community-led approaches to strengthening rural mental health and resilience, with a focus on drought resilience events and the power of bringing communities together. These learnings follow findings and outcomes from the Look Over The Farm Gate program.
2:46pm – 3:06pm – Global Insights can strengthen child safety on Australian farms
Presenter: Jessie Adams
Jessie will contribute in the section dedicated to Health and Wellbeing to Rural Children
Wednesday 16 September
1:30pm – Empowering Community Conversations Around Farmer Mental Health
Presenter: Sally Cunningham, NCFH
Tackling the Tough Topics. Sally will explore the importance of creating safe and meaningful opportunities for community conversations about farmer mental health, connection and support.
We hope to see you there
We’re thrilled to be part of 18NRHC and proud to have Anna, Sally and Susan representing the NCFH team and sharing their knowledge and research.
If you’re attending, make sure you add these sessions to your program. We’d love to see you there and connect with others who share our passion for improving health and wellbeing in rural and farming communities.
More information: Talk to us about our new needlestick injuries on the farm resources and upcoming recruitment drive for the MemFlex project.