Looking after your livestock, looking after you – Stawell

Farmers are invited to a one-day workshop to help keep you and your animals during challenging times.

Dr Jane Gaussen, The Livestock Vet

Dr Jane Gaussen offers a range of livestock veterinary services for sheep, cattle, goats and alpacas in western Victoria and southeast South Australia.

Topics:

• Minimising livestock stress to maximise outcomes
• Optimising performance in a challenging season
• Animal health management and disease prevention

Dr Julie Rowse, Healthy Mind and Soul

Mental health occupational therapist Dr Julie Rowse has a family background in business management and mixed farming in western Victoria. She knows how important it is for farming families to look after their mental health to be productive and perform at their best.

Topics:

• Understanding the importance of caring for your mental health
• The ‘Stress Bucket’ – what fills it up and what drains it
• 12 simple and practical strategies to improve your mental health
• A plan to help keep you going and to thrive

Numbers are limited and registration is essential. Morning tea and lunch will be included.

For further information, contact Felicity Pritchard on 0448 146 604 or email felicity.pritchard@agriculture.vic.gov.au