Harrow & District We're Better Together

01/11/2025

Our local children’s book ‘Pumpkins on the run’ is now launched. Thanks to everyone who came along to our event last Sunday, to all the local adults and children who were part of its creation and to Jess Adler from Wimmera Southern Mallee Development - previously WDA for launching the book.

We had a great day getting active with Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly, we feasted on some amazing food made with pumpkin and all enjoyed hanging out together.

The book is on sale at Harrow, Balmoral and Natimuk post offices and at Horsham Newsagency.

Funds from the sale will support future We’re Better Together activities.

26/10/2025

We have plenty of food, the sun is shining - come and join us at Harrow Recreation Reserve until 4.30 today

21/10/2025

What are you doing this Sunday? Join us for the launch of Pumpkins on the Run - a local book featuring local people and places.
⛹️🤾‍♂️1-3pm Come and try sport and art/crafty activities for kids;

📙📸 🎃3-4.30pm Book launch, photo booth, pumpkin food themed afternoon tea.

💵 Books for sale - cash only. SEE YOU THERE!

09/10/2025

Everything will be coming up pumpkins on October 26 at Harrow Recreation Reserve when we launch 🎃Pumpkins on the Run, a book created with 18 local children and a number of district adults.

🤾‍♂️⛹️1pm - A Children's Come and Try session led by Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly and pumpkin-themed art/craft activities.

📙3pm - Book launch. CASH ONLY for purchases on the day.

🥮AND if you like to cook, see what creative pumpkin-inspired dishes you can create to go into the running for some prizes - we will be looking for the best plate of, sweet, savoury and junior food.

30/09/2025

What are you doing on Sunday October 26? Join us for the launch of the locally created book 'Pumpkins on the run'. It features local people (young and older), places and a few wayward pumpkins. Kids can come early and join in sport and crafty fun and everyone can get their imaginations going and create pumpkin-inspired food for both a pumpkin themed cooking competition and our afternoon tea. More details in the attached flyer.

18/09/2025

Find out more at Harrow Recreational Reserve on October 26 from 3pm when we launch the locally-created children's book Pumpkins on the Run.

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28/08/2025

How are your stress bucket levels? Dr Julie Rowse introduced us to this bucket back in June at Chetwynd. She told us the sorts of things that fill it and about actions we can take to lower the levels.

Here are a few of her suggestions including working on getting enough quality sleep, fuelling your body well with healthy food and water, being active, having a routine and making time to connect with people, especially your good friends and family.

She told us: "People who prioritised their mental health and wellbeing thrive."

15/08/2025

Remember when Warren Davies - The Unbreakable Farmer visited Harrow in June and talked about the Unbreakable Wheel of Wellbeing exercise. This is a reminder to do your fortnightly check in to see how things are going...

To find out more about this tool and other support resources, check out Warren's website

https://tinyurl.com/4epmk9zw

07/08/2025

Been wanting to do something to bring people together in your community? Check out these grants.

The Look Over the Farm Gate grants help communities come together to promote social connection and support mental health and wellbeing during drought.

The program is coordinated by the National Centre for Farmer Health and is offering grants of up to $5,000 to help local organisations run events that bring together and support farmers, farming families and communities under stress.

To apply for a grant visit farmerhealth.org.au/look-over-the-farm-gate

For information about the Victorian Government’s drought support package visit www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/drought or call 136 186.

06/08/2025

Thanks Harrow & District for your support as we completed 6 events in just over six weeks with more than 200 people involved. We'll be recapping on these events over the coming weeks and today you will hear from the the very talented Jimmy Riddler who plays the bones. Thanks to everyone who supported, attended, organised and participated in these events. We know they have shown that life is so much better when we do things together.

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05/08/2025

So many people in Harrow & District have, and continue to, contribute to Landcare. Thanks to you all and thanks to Bindy and Lynn, our partnership members who are also local Landcare coordinators.

You can join in the Landcare Week celebrations by posting a photo of what Landcare means to you.

Or find out more about Landcare Week here

https://landcareaustralia.org.au/resources/campaigns/landcare-week/

It’s Landcare Week! 🌏💚

We’re proud to celebrate the incredible Australians working to restore, enhance and protect our natural resources. From sustainable farming to community conservation and cultural land management, Landcare is for everyone!

This year’s theme is ‘Landcare Is For Everyone’ (L.I.F.E). Whether you’re a volunteer, a farmer, a teacher or simply passionate about the land and waterways, your contribution makes a difference.

Together, let’s continue to care for Australia’s unique natural resources. 💬 👇

30/07/2025

Since 2013, the Regional Wellbeing Survey has been tracking wellbeing in Australia’s rural, remote and regional areas. Every year, it asks farmers about their wellbeing, and how things are going on the farm. With many farms currently impacted by drought, uncertainty around international markets and supply chains and changes in technology and regulation, they are doing a special check in on the wellbeing of people working in agriculture as part of this survey.

The Winter 2025 Regional Wellbeing Survey is now open! Click here to complete the Winter 2025 Regional Wellbeing Survey Are you living with dementia, or supporting someone living with dementia?   Click here to find out more about the Living with Dementia Survey Wellbeing & Resilience Unit WELLRES H...