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Look after your health and take advantage of the free health checks for our farming community. 📅 Friday 9 January 2026 | Skin Checks – Check, Freeze, Incisions & Pathology Service 📍 Yea Saleyards Nutrien Yea Upper Goulburn Rivers Annual Classic Weaner Sale 📅 Friday 6 February 2026 | Skin Checks – Check, Freeze, Incisions & Pathology Service 📍 Yea Saleyards Combined Agents Store Sale Health checks will be on a walk up basis from 9am on sale days as listed above. We’ll also

We’re excited to share that Alexandra Event 's latest project, the Murrindindi Mobile Health Van , is almost here — a purpose-built outreach vehicle designed to bring vital health programs directly to communities right across the shire. Thanks to the incredible generosity of Gerry Ryan and the team at Jayco Australia , the build is nearing completion. Driven by Alexandra Events from concept to delivery, and developed in close partnership with organisations including Yea and D

Big things are happening for farmer health — and it all began with a conversation at the Yea Saleyards! What started as an idea shared between Kim Chadband, Murrindindi Shire Council’s Manager of Flood Recovery, and Yea Saleyards Manager, Lisa Elward, has grown into Australia’s first ongoing, monthly farmer health clinic. While health checks for farmers aren’t new, they’re usually temporary offerings at major field days. What makes the Yea initiative different is its permanen

Look after your health and take advantage of the free health checks for our farming community. 📅 Friday 5 December 2025 | Dementia Australia  - Brain Hub: Information, education and support for those impacted by dementia 📍 Yea Saleyards Combined Agents Store Sale If you are impacted by dementia, Dementia Australia's Brain Hub can connect you to the information, education and support you need. This free Brain Hub is available to anyone who wants to learn about dementia. Thro

Look after your health and take advantage of the free health checks for our farming community. 📅 Friday 7 November 2025 📍 Yea Saleyards Nutrien Store Sale Angelique, Yea & District Memorial Hospital's social worker, will share guidance on navigating the system and accessing services to help at home – including disability, ageing support, and family support networks. AgBiz Assist will provide information on financial support available for farmers. We’ll also have resources

Look after your health and take advantage of the free health checks for our farming community. 📅 Friday 3 October 2025 📍 Yea Saleyards Elders & Nutrien Store Sale Come along for a cuppa and a chat – it's a chance to look after your health, connect with others, and access free health support and advice. See you there! This is a partnership initiative between the Yea & District Memorial Hospital, the Murrindindi Shire Council and the Yea Saleyards Committee of Management.

Look after your health and take advantage of the free health checks for our farming community. 📅 Friday 5 September 2025 📍 Yea Saleyards Elders & Nutrien Store Sale Come along for a cuppa and a chat – it's a chance to look after your health, connect with others, and access free mental health support and dietary advice. See you there! This is a partnership initiative between the Yea & District Memorial Hospital, the Murrindindi Shire Council and the Yea Saleyards Committee o

Look after your health and take advantage of the free health checks for our farming community. 📅 Friday 1 August 2025 📍 Yea Saleyards Elders & Nutrien Store Sale Come along for a cuppa and a chat – it's a chance to look after your health, connect with others, and access free diabetes screening, cardiac care and mental health support. See you there! This is a partnership initiative between the Yea & District Memorial Hospital, the Murrindindi Shire Council and the Yea Saleya

Elders Alexandra agent Andrew Embling and Yea and District Memorial Hospital community health manager Sarah Austin at the Yea saleyards on Friday by Barry Murphy An Elders Alexandra agent has led the fundraising efforts of almost $150,000 to help improve farmer health. Andrew Embling, who previously ran his own company Embling Rural, now works for Elders and has spent more than 50 years as a livestock agent. In February, Mr Embling spotted a need for better resources to suppo

Look after your health and take advantage of the free health checks for our farming community. 📅 Friday 4 July 2025 📍 Yea Saleyards Elders & Nutrien Store Sale Come along for a cuppa and a chat – it's a chance to look after your health, connect with others, and access free mental health support and healthy eating advice. ✅ Coffee & tea provided ✅ Rural Financial Counselling Service Victoria - North East | AgBiz Assist will be on hand to support you See you there! This is

L-R: Kerry Stevens, Diabetes Educator; Kylie Alexander, Intake Officer; Sarah Austin, Community Health Manager; Shona Miljkovic, Cardiac Nurse; Sue Dosser, Immunisation Nurse, Nikko Shaw, Dietician; Sally Bedford, Research/Health Promotion Officer. The wonderful team from Yea & District Memorial Hospital were on hand at last week's sale, taking care of this year's flu vaccinations. If you missed out this time, don't worry, as there will be another clinic Friday 6 Jun 2025 . L

The Murrindindi Shire Council Mobile Library Bus doubled as a medical clinic for today's Yea & District Memorial Hospital free flu vaccinations. If you missed out this time, don't worry, as there will be another clinic Friday 6 Jun 2025 . Look after your health and take advantage of the free health checks for our farming community. For more information contact Kylie, Yea Hospital on (03) 5736 0448 Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm. This is a partnership initiative between the Yea &

This is a FREE community event inviting everyone to come together for a special movie screening that celebrates the strength of rural communities and importantly brings awareness and spark important conversations about mental health. Just a Farmer is a heartfelt and powerful film that captures the resilience, struggles, and triumphs of rural life. Through an emotional yet inspiring narrative, the film sheds light on the challenges faced by farmers and their families—explorin

Look after your health and take advantage of the free health checks for our farming community. 📅 Friday 2 May 2025 | FREE Flu Vaccinations 📅 Friday 6 Jun 2025 | FREE Flu Vaccinations BOOKINGS: Phone Kylie (03) 5736 0448 Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm For more information contact Yea Hospital on (03) 5736 0400 This is a partnership initiative between the Yea & District Memorial Hospital, the Murrindindi Shire Council and the Yea Saleyards Committee of Management. This event has

Look after your health and take advantage of the free health checks for our farming community. 📅 Friday 4 April 2025 | Zoonotic Disease Awareness (including needle stick injury & hand hygiene) | Dr Anna Manning, Delatite Veterinary Services More information to follow. For more information contact Yea Hospital on (03) 5736 0400 This is a partnership initiative between the Yea & District Memorial Hospital, the Murrindindi Shire Council and the Yea Saleyards Committee of Mana

Look after your health and take advantage of the free health checks for our farming community. 📅 Friday 7 February 2025  | Skin Check – Check, Freeze, Incisions & Pathology Service 📅 Friday 7 March 2025  | Bone Density Scan – The Bone Bus by Measure Up Health checks will be on a walk up basis from 9am on sale days as listed above. For more information contact Yea Hospital on (03) 5736 0400 This is a partnership initiative between the Yea & District Memorial Hospital, the M

📺 ABC Australia's 7.30 report 12 December 2024 featured the collaboration of Murrindindi Shire Council , Yea & District Memorial Hospital , and the Yea Saleyards initiative of taking health care to the community.

Look after your health and take advantage of the free health checks for our farming community. 📅 Friday 1 7 January 2025 | Skin Checks – Check, Freeze, Incisions & Pathology Service 📅 Friday 7 February 2025  | Skin Checks – Check, Freeze, Incisions & Pathology Service Health checks will be on a walk up basis from 9am on sale days as listed above. Promotional giveaways. This is a partnership initiative between the Yea & District Memorial Hospital, the Murrindindi Shire Coun

Look after your health and take advantage of the free health checks for our farming community. 📅 Friday 6 December 2024 | Sun Smart information (pre skin check awareness) – hat and sunscreen giveaways with snake bite kits available for purchase. Health checks will be on a walk up basis from 9am on sale days as listed above. Promotional giveaways. This is a partnership initiative between the Yea & District Memorial Hospital, the Murrindindi Shire Council and the Yea Saleyards

Look after your health and take advantage of the free health checks for our farming community. 📅 Friday 22 November 2024 | Prostate and Cervical Screening Kits Registration 📅 Friday 29 November 2024 | Prostate and Cervical Screening Kits Registration Health checks will be on a walk up basis from 9am on sale days as listed above. Promotional giveaways. This is a partnership initiative between the Yea & District Memorial Hospital, the Murrindindi Shire Council and the Yea Sal