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FREE Health Checks for the Farming Community + Bushfire Relief & Recovery Assistance
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


Whole Farm Planning course EOI now open for fire impacted landholders
Expressions of Interest for Whole Farm Planning courses are now open for landholders impacted by the recent bushfires. A Whole Farm Plan can help design a farm that is easier to manage, more productive and offers environmental benefits. This EOI will be used to identify groups of landholders to run courses. Participants meet for up to 6 sessions to cover farm management and recovery topics. An online format will also be available. Workshop topics include: Farm design and l


FREE Health Checks for the Farming Community + Bushfire Relief & Recovery Assistance
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


FREE Health Checks for the Farming Community + Bushfire Relief & Recovery Assistance
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


FREE Health Checks for the Farming Community + Bushfire Relief & Recovery Assistance
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


A huge thank you to the 'Hay Runners' and the supporters
Yesterday’s hay convoy was met with an overwhelming show of support, and we want to sincerely thank everyone who turned out in the heat, helped, waved, cheered and made it so special. From the large crowd at the High Street/North Street intersection, proudly waving Aussie flags, to the strong gathering at the Yea Saleyards, the encouragement from the community was impossible to miss. At one point, a truck driver paused to take it all in, clearly moved by the flag-waving publi


Bushfire Relief & Recovery Assistance
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


FREE Health Checks for the Farming Community | Mental Health Support & Healthy Eating
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


What is the Farm Household Allowance?
The FHA is a government payment specifically for farmers and their families who are experiencing financial hardship. Whether you’re...
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