Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 11 October 2024.

Making news this week:

• Rural psychologist Steph Schmidt highlights the importance of ongoing mental health conversations and proactive mental fitness, especially for farmers facing financial and emotional strain.
• As Rural Women’s Day approaches, Jillina Whittaker, founder of Home Education Rural and Remote Discussion (HERRD), is ensuring rural mothers in remote areas have the support and connection they need through two special virtual events.
• It’s been said that 19-year-old Annabelle Price from rural Victoria is the first female in Australia to obtain the new agricultural telehandler licence. 
• Plus more news snippets

Takeaways:

• Mental health awareness must continue beyond World Mental Health Day to truly support individuals.
• Farmers in drought conditions face chronic stress, impacting both mental health and farm productivity.
• Proactive mental fitness is crucial for farmers; it's essential to take daily steps for wellbeing.
• Rural mothers often prioritise their children's needs over their own self-care and wellbeing.
• Homeschooling provides rural families with flexibility and community support, enhancing educational opportunities.

LINKS

Steph Schmidt - https://www.stephschmidt.com.au/

Home Education Rural and Remote Discussion - https://www.homeschoolhotline.com.au/

Non-slewing telehandler licence - https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/non-slewing-telehandler-licence

Just a Farmer - Impact survey

Womn-Kind - https://www.womn-kind.com.au/

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