“When we’re young, fit and robust, we think we’re bulletproof and that ‘nothing bad will happen to me’, and it’s very easy to become blasé about safety. Rest-assured that after another 40 years of life experience, as we get older and start to look back, we realise how lucky we were that we didn’t suffer more accidents and injuries, and how quickly life can change in an instant. Now as we age and reaction times are slower, we realise the importance of assessing risks and putting safety first and looking after ourselves physically and mentally. Things like things like climbing out of a tractor, always having three points of contact, no jumping out like we used to, and climbing one less rung up that ladder than we used to. Now, we’re aware of the possible injury and consequence. As we get older what we think we can do and what we actually can do are two very different propositions.” Ian Johnson, Marcollat SA #PlantASeedForSafety #SaveALifeListenToYourWife #DoAsISayAndAsIDo #WomenInAgriculture #RuralWomen #RuralLife #FarmHer #WomenInAg #FarmSafety #Agriculture #AgricultureLife #WHS #OHS #OSH #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Farmer #FarmerLife #AussieFarmers

“Yes! I’d love to, but I’m, err, PREGNANT!” …was my slightly awkward word-vomit when Kelly (whom I’d never met 🤣) asked me to come down and present. (I was only 5 weeks I might add, LOL.) With a whopping 90 minutes of Q&A, Keith, you sure know how to make a gal feel welcome. Big thanks to Kelly Nankivell, Peta Kellock, Louise Johnson + the team at the Keith & Districts Community Bank for having me 💗 #PlantASeedForSafety #SaveALifeListenToYourWife #WomenInAgriculture #RuralWomen #RuralLife #FarmHer #WomenInAg #FarmSafety #Agriculture #AgricultureLife #WHS #OHS #OSH #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Farmer #FarmerLife #AussieFarmers Bendigo Bank Rural Bank Community Bank Keith & Districts @kelly.nankivell @kelvale_poll_merinos

“It’s so important to take three deep breaths before acting, speaking or making big decisions, both on the farm and within relationships.” Natasha Caulfield, iFarmWell #PlantASeedForSafety #SaveALifeListenToYourWife #DoAsISayAndAsIDo #WomenInAgriculture #RuralWomen #RuralLife #FarmHer #WomenInAg #FarmSafety #Agriculture #AgricultureLife #WHS #OHS #OSH #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Farmer #FarmerLife #AussieFarmers @tash_c07 @ifarmwell @safeworksa @farmsafe_australia

“I’ve always encouraged young staff to exercise after work. I do this myself and it has huge physical and mental health benefits. I’ve also actively helped young staff get involved in local sport, which helps the team environment and atmosphere.” Ed Morgan, Operations Manager, Mutooroo Pastoral Company #PlantASeedForSafety #SaveALifeListenToYourWife #DoAsISayAndAsIDo #WomenInAgriculture #RuralWomen #RuralLife #FarmHer #WomenInAg #FarmSafety #Agriculture #AgricultureLife #WHS #OHS #OSH #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Farmer #FarmerLife #AussieFarmers #SuccessionPlanning @livestock_sa @sa_pirsa @farmsafe_australia @meatandlivestockaustralia @safeworksa

"When you’re younger, you think you’re not good enough. You don’t want to admit you don’t know the answers, so you do what you think would work, instead of asking the correct way to do things. You give anything a go to show you can do the job, but you cut corners, do it the best way you can… climb on chairs instead of getting a ladder to save time, sit in unergonomic positions to get your work on computer done quickly, lift things without bending your knees and engaging your core. You believe you won’t hurt yourself doing work inside, and you think danger only lurks in the outdoors. RSI is common from everyday jobs done incorrectly for years on end. I’m lucky I didn’t get injured, but not everyone was so lucky and those people surround me now as I age.” Louise Johnson, Marcollat SA #PlantASeedForSafety #SaveALifeListenToYourWife #DoAsISayAndAsIDo #WomenInAgriculture #RuralWomen #RuralLife #FarmHer #WomenInAg #FarmSafety #Agriculture #AgricultureLife #WHS #OHS #OSH #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Farmer #FarmerLife #AussieFarmers

Lyle’s advice to his younger self on the importance of health, safety + wellbeing… 1. “I’d reduce my consumption of alcohol to a more moderate, responsible level at times. 2. I’d not take risks caused by being under the influence of alcohol, and 3. I’d surround myself with like-minded, motivated people.” …and in terms of influencing others? “Maybe discuss or share my experiences with others to encourage them to make better decisions around safety, and healthier choices.” Lyle Whitehead, Tintinara SA #PlantASeedForSafety #SaveALifeListenToYourWife #DoAsISayAndAsIDo #Ok2SayNo #MensHealth #WomenInAgriculture #RuralWomen #RuralLife #FarmHer #WomenInAg #FarmSafety #Agriculture #AgricultureLife #WHS #OHS #OSH #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Farmer #FarmerLife #AussieFarmers

“In recent years, Farmsafe Australia has really focused on changing how farmers think about safety. Instead of seeing it as just another box to tick for compliance, we’ve been challenging farmers to see safety as a core value – something that’s deeply connected to the long-term health and success of their farm and the people they care about. By connecting safety to values like caring for their family and friends, sustainability, profitability, community stewardship or long-term legacy, farmers are able to find a personal motivation to make changes and implement safer practices, instead of feeling like it is something being forced on them by others. It's a bit like the golden rule, we learn how to treat others by considering how we would want to feel and be treated ourselves. I'm pretty sure all of us want to be safe and supported in our workplaces, so we need to provide safe and supportive work environments and really build that into our cultures on farm.” Stevi Howdle, FarmSafe Australia #PlantASeedForSafety #SaveALifeListenToYourWife #DoAsISayAndAsIDo #WomenInAgriculture #RuralWomen #RuralLife #FarmHer #WomenInAg #FarmSafety #Agriculture #AgricultureLife #WHS #OHS #OSH #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Farmer #FarmerLife #AussieFarmers @farmsafe_australia

1. Attend the daughter’s netball! Every game! 2. Take a moment during a busy work program to assess the risks. 3. Family holidays are essential. In an instant, children have grown up. Joe Keynes, Primary Producers SA #PlantASeedForSafety #SaveALifeListenToYourWife #DoAsISayAndAsIDo #WomenInAgriculture #RuralWomen #RuralLife #FarmHer #WomenInAg #FarmSafety #Agriculture #AgricultureLife #WHS #OHS #OSH #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Farmer #FarmerLife #AussieFarmers @livestock_sa @sa_pirsa @safework_sa @farmsafe_australia

“Burnout is real, it's not just a buzz word. It's okay to take some time to stop and recharge in your 20s. You can't pour from an empty cup.” Chloe Dutschke, AgCareer Start #PlantASeedForSafety #SaveALifeListenToYourWife #DoAsISayAndAsIDo #WomenInAgriculture #RuralWomen #RuralLife #FarmHer #WomenInAg #FarmSafety #Agriculture #AgricultureLife #WHS #OHS #OSH #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Farmer #FarmerLife #aussiefarmers @dutschkec @nationalfarmers @agcareerstart @safework_sa @farmsafe_australia

“As someone who grew up on a few acres in the Barossa we were constantly climbing trees. When I look back on it, some of the trees we climbed were quite dangerous but as little kids we had no fear. I remember one day we were sitting on a tree branch, myself and my mates, and one mate fell off and broke his arm. We couldn’t believe that could happen! My advice is to make sure you consider the risks before undertaking any task where there is risk involved. We aren’t invincible after all and keeping ourselves and those around us safe is paramount.” Brad Perry, Grain Producers SA #PlantASeedForSafety #SaveALifeListenToYourWife #DoAsISayAndAsIDo #WomenInAgriculture #RuralWomen #RuralLife #FarmHer #WomenInAg #FarmSafety #Agriculture #AgricultureLife #WHS #OHS #OSH #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Farmer #FarmerLife #AussieFarmers @sa_pirsa @farmsafe_australia @safeworksa