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Mental Health Resources

The information provided on this page is developed to support the turf industry find resources during challenging times. If you need immediate support, speak to a friend or family member you trust AND speak to a professional.

ifarmwell

The ifarmwell website has been designed by Australian farmers to help other Australian farmers cope effectively with life’s challenges and get the most out of every day.

It does this by sharing practical ways of coping with difficult circumstances, thoughts and feelings (especially worries about things you can’t control) and helping you to work out where it is most useful for you to put your attention and energy.

You can do this from the privacy of your home, tractor or shed. ifarmwell can be accessed on your computer, smartphone or tablet – anywhere that you have internet access. The site will even send you text message reminders to keep you focused, and it’s free!

The ifarmwell website is designed to be useful for BOTH farmers who are currently feeling down or stressed AND those who would simply like some new tools to improve their ability to cope with uncertainty associated with life on the land.

By completing the five short modules on this website you will learn new tools to equip you to take charge and reduce the negative impact stressful situations have on your life, so you have more time and energy to focus on the things that make you happy.

There are five modules for you to work through at your leisure:

  • Module 1: Taking stock of your current wellbeing and some practical strategies to get you started
  • Module 2: Thoughts are like bullies – how to spend less time ‘in your head’
  • Module 3: Doing what really matters – to get the most out of a busy life
  • Module 4: Training your ‘attention muscle’ and focusing on the ‘here and now’ – a more pleasant, less exhausting place to be
  • Module 5: Putting it all together and moving forward

Allow 30 minutes to do each module. The next module will then be available two weeks later (you will receive a text message to let you know). This will give you time to test out and practise your new tools from one module, before learning more in the next.

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There's load of information and tools on the ifarmwell website, here are just a few:

If you are experiencing any of the following, it is important you seek additional, professional help:

  • Feeling really down or stressed for a couple of weeks or more (to the point where it is interfering with your personal and/or work life)
  • Having thoughts about ending your life
  • Increasing relationship problems/arguments
  • Using large amounts of alcohol or other substances to try to cope
  • Disturbed sleep patterns and/or nightmares
  • Dramatic changes in behaviour (e.g. unable to get out of bed)
  • Feeling unusually angry (at yourself, others or the world)
  • Feeling powerless to deal with strong feelings or physical symptoms
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Farmers and their supporters now have even more ways to take control of their lives and reduce the impact negative situations have on them with the launch of the ifarmwell podcast.

Voiced by renowned former ABC radio presenter Drew Radford, the eight-part series takes the listener on a journey to better wellbeing and helps them put in place strategies to effectively manage life’s challenges and get the most out of every day.

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To see the full range of support resources, visit the ifarmwell website.

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Other Mental Health Resources

As farmers face the pressures of running a business, and withstand challenges like droughts, floods and bushfires, it is common to experience distress, including anxiety and depression.

With a little help, you can employ tools and strategies that support stronger mental health and wellbeing – making you, your family and your business more resilient.

On this page, we’ve summarised the services available to help strengthen mental wellbeing.

Click any of the links below for more information, or click here to view state and territory government resources.

If you are thinking about suicide, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. If your life is in immediate danger, call 000.

Beyond Blue

Providing information and support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention for everyone in Australia.

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ifarmwell

ifarmwell is a free online tool kit to help farmers cope effectively with life’s challenges and get the most out of every day, regardless of the circumstances they face.

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Kids Helpline

Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

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Lifeline

A national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

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MensLine Australia

MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime.

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R U Okay

R U OK? is a harm prevention charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives.

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ReachOUT

ReachOut is the most accessed online mental health service for young people and their parents in Australia.

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Suicide Call Back Service

Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service providing 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.

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Virtual Psychologist

Virtual Psychologist provide hour long pre-booked text counselling services with qualified mental health professionals using a secure IT platform.

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National Centre for Farmer Health

The National Centre for Farmer Health supports farmer mental health through research; education; prevention-focused mental health resources including Managing Stress on the Farm, Steering Straight and Campfire; and, support services including a farmer health trained online psychology platform.

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Mindspot

MindSpot is a free online and telephone based mental health service that supports all Australian adults experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and difficulties managing the impacts of chronic conditions including pain.

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TIACS

TIACS is a free, confidential phone and text counselling service offering mental health support to farmers, blue-collar workers and those that care about them Australia-wide. To speak to a qualified professional call or text 0488 846 988 Mon-Fri 8am-10pm AEST.

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Rural West

Rural West operates in Western Australia, offering free, mobile, confidential financial counselling to regional small businesses and primary producers. They work with clients to manage financial challenges and industry changes to ensure sustainable futures.

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Rural Aid

Rural Aid provides critical support to farmers affected by natural disaster through financial, wellbeing and fodder assistance. Rural Aid’s community programs help create more sustainable communities by building stronger futures for all Australian farmers. Rural Aid offers free, confidential counselling to Rural Aid registered farmers and their family to support their clients through all kinds of life challenges and come with an understanding of the unique needs of rural people. They can support with practical strategies to help farmers refocus and get back on track.

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