About the conference
Date and Venue
The Biennial NCFH Conference ‘Sowing the Seeds of Farmer Health’ will be held from 17 – 19 September 2012 at the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre in Hamilton, Victoria.
In September, Hamilton is at its peak preparing for spring with crops blooming and young livestock gathering in the paddocks. Our retail sector is full of surprises as the stores transition into spring/summer products. September is the time to take in our parks, gardens and enjoy the agricultural industry.
In September, Hamilton is at its peak preparing for spring with crops blooming and young livestock gathering in the paddocks. Our retail sector is full of surprises as the stores transition into spring/summer products. September is the time to take in our parks, gardens and enjoy the agricultural industry.
Conference Themes
The overarching theme ‘Sowing the seeds of farmer health’ was chosen to build on the success of the inaugural conference ‘Opening the Gates on Farmer Health’ and continues educate and engage health and agri-professionals alike to raise awareness and develop strategies to improve farmer health, well-being and safety.
The engaging program is based around ‘Sowing the Seeds of Farmer Health’ conference themes, including;
- Mental health – Wagging the black dog’s tail
- Chronic disease and healthy lifestyles – Feast or famine
- Agricultural hazards and safety – Reducing harm on the farm
- Agriculture in a changing climate – It’s not always fair weather farming
- The business of farming – Being productive in a digital landscape
- Human and animal health - All creatures great and small
- Ageing in place on farm – Duty of care versus dignity of risk
- Lucky dip – Tell us your specialty!
Last reviewed:
15-May-2012
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