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Look after yourself and take advantage of the free health checks and bushfire recovery assistance for our farming community. 📅 Friday 1 May 2026 | Yea Saleyards Combined Agents Store Sale Yea & District Memorial Hospital is excited to launch MouthMap, a world-first screening program using innovative digital technology to improve access to oral cancer checks in rural communities. This initiative is made possible through a proud partnership with the Rotary Club of Yea , whose

Look after yourself and take advantage of the free health checks and bushfire recovery assistance for our farming community. 📅 Friday 10 April 2026 | Yea Saleyards Combined Agents Store Sale Cardiac and Diabetes Checks Mental Health Support Health checks will be on a walk-up basis from 9am. In attendance and available to assist you with bushfire recovery and assistance: AgBiz Assist Agriculture Victoria Murrindindi Shire Council Mitchell Shire Council Come along for a cuppa

Look after yourself and take advantage of the free health checks and bushfire recovery assistance for our farming community. Plus free hamburgers! 📅 Friday 6 March 2026 | Yea Saleyards Combined Agents Store Sale Diabetes Screening & Education Mental Health Support Health checks will be on a walk-up basis from 9am. In attendance and available to assist you with bushfire recovery and assistance: AgBiz Assist Agriculture Victoria Murrindindi Shire Council Mitchell Shire Council

Look after your health and take advantage of the free health checks for our farming community. 📅 Friday 6 March 2026  | Diabetes Screening & Education + Mental Health Support 📅 Friday 10 April 2026  | Cardiac and Diabetes Checks + Mental Health Support 📅 Friday 1 May 2026  | MouthMapping Oral Cancer Screening ( trained nurses will take detailed photographs of your mouth, which will then be uploaded to MouthMap for review by oral cancer specialists) + Mental Health Suppor

The health van is on the road helping people in the bushfire-affected region around Yea. (Supplied: Warren Davies) by Annie Brown , ABC Rural As bushfires become more frequent across Australia, a rural community has created a self-reliant way to bring timely medical help to people in need. The Murrindindi Mobile Health Van was officially launched at Yea, in Victoria's north-east last month, and is staffed by doctors and nurses who travel to remote towns to provide care at peo

Look after yourself and take advantage of the free health checks and bushfire recovery assistance for our farming community. Plus free food and drink! 📅 Friday 6 February 2026 | Yea Saleyards Combined Agents Store Sale Skin Checks – Check, Freeze, Incisions & Pathology Service Mental Health Support Health checks will be on a walk-up basis from 9am. In attendance and available to assist you with bushfire recovery and assistance: AgBiz Assist Agriculture Victoria Murrindindi S

PHAP The Personal Hardship Assistance Program (PHAP) has been activated to support community members and farmers facing financial hardship. It offers one-off emergency relief payments to help cover essentials like food, clothing, medication, and temporary accommodation for eligible households who evacuated or had bushfire damage.   Contact & support numbers: VicEmergency Hotline (to apply for emergency relief): 1800 226 226 VicEmergency Relief & Recovery info: https://emergen

The Unbreakable Farmer’ Warren Davies, Yea and District Memorial Hospital community health manager Sarah Austin, state Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish, leader of the Opposition Jess Wilson, Andrew Embling of Alexandra Events and owner and founder of Jayco Gerry Ryan at the launch of the Murrindindi Mobile Health Van. by Billie Davern, CountryNEWS Cows and farmers weren’t the only things that filled the Yea Saleyards on Wednesday, January 7 — there was also a special vehicle,

Jayco Australia owner Gerry Ryan, Victorian Livestock & Property agent Andrew Embling, Opposition Leader Jess Wilson and Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish at the official launch of the new mobile farmer health clinic for the Murrindindi Shire. by Barry Murphy Farmers will no longer have to choose between a day at the yards and a visit to the doctor, following the launch of a community-funded mobile health clinic. Spearheaded by Victorian Livestock & Property agent Andrew Emblin

The research team Author: Dr Jennifer Keast, Research Coordinator, Rural Health Academic Network / Yea & District Memorial Hospital Our research setting today is the local saleyards in Yea – on Taungurung land – where the familiar and comforting rituals of regular cattle sales are taking place. This is my hometown. My great grandfather selected land and farmed here on the fertile river flats along the Gungupna (Goulburn). Farmers, auctioneers, transport operators and others g

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