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New! Train the trainer program

Sustainable Farm Families is offering a train the trainer program in 2010 for RN Division One nurses to become accredited in SFF training.  The program will be running from Monday 29th March to Wednesday 31st March.

NEW! Reminder upcoming Sustainable Farm Families programs 

For participants in the Lalbert and Cohuna area book in for your first workshop with free health assessment with Cindy Boyd or Joe McCallum on T:5450 9210.

•Lalbert - 8th/9th February
•Cohuna/Leitchville - 11th/12th February

Don't forget for some of our Sustainable Farm Families you are entering your final workshop.  For participants in the Macarthur, Swifts Creek and Warracknabeal program area book in for your final workshop:

•Macarthur - 9th February, Contact Jo Last on 5552 2000
•Swifts Creek - 9th February, Contact Alan Lowe on 5165 3236
•Warracknabeal - 11th February, Contact Betty Richardson on 5396 1200

NEW! Farm safety failings lead to alarming death spike

Farming has unfortunately returned to its position of Victoria's most dangerous industry in 2009 recording nine of the thirty work related deaths.  This media release from WorkSafe Victoria is a timely reminder to all of our farming families to remain vigilant with your farm safety and to action some of your plans to improve safety at your workplace.

Farmer Health Quarterly - Summer 2009 Edition

Read the latest newsletter which amalgamates the National Centre for Farmer Health and Sustainable Farm Families.  Read about the participants from 2003 returning in 2009, your results and some farm safety tips for a happy christmas.