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SFF Training

The vision for the Sustainable Farm Families program is to improve the health, well-being and safety of farm families, as they have been identified as having or at risk of a poorer health status. The program also seeks to help reduce the likelihood of serious illness and decrease the need for hospital and health services.

The SFF program is a strong and effective tool with an evidence base demonstrating that the program is increasing farm families knowledge and skills, whilst supporting them to change their lifestyle and reduce risk behaviours.

The program fits well in the community / primary health portfolio as it addresses:

Integrated health promotion - with improved outcomes for the farming community and subsequent flow on effects through developing personal skills and strengthening community actions whilst creating supportive environments for health;

Expands service options and access to information to support self-management;

The program takes a coordinated approach to chronic disease management;

Service coordination - utilises the standard approach and tools;and

Values the farm families participation and improves the program as a key aspect of continuous improvement

The program is delivered by Registered Nurses (Division One) and requires strong industry support and an understanding of adult learning and social research models. Through cross sector collaboration the program builds capacity in the workforce, community, agricultural industry and the individual.

The program has been showcased as an innovative approach to long-standing rural health issues.