Feeling stressed or would like some new tools to help your cope with the uncertainties of farming life? ifarmwell is the online resource for you!
This online tool has been designed to help all farmers get more out of life and manage things beyond their control like the weather. It is not just for people with mental health issues.
Stresses on the farm could include:
Alcohol and drug use
Fires, floods and other natural disasters
Droughts
Domestic violence
Unhappy relationships – work or personal
Grief or loss
Conflict
Financial stress
Suicide and mental health
The website was designed by Aussie farmers who would like to help other Aussie farmers with life’s challenges. This can be done on any device, including your computer and mobile phone.
There are 5 modules you complete:
Each module takes 30 minutes to complete but you can have the option of saving the module and resuming at a more convenient time. Every 2 weeks the next module is released to you so there is no rush or urgency to get through them.
Register here to try it for free: https://ifarmwell.com.au/register
Exercising is also great for reducing stress. If you would like to work on improving your health and fitness or don’t know how to start, contact one of our friendly physiotherapists to arrange an appointment and find how we can help you achieve this goal by tailoring it to your needs, environment, and time.