In this episode we hear from Justin Knorrp about  how he is helping farmers to be more active in Warracknabeal. He shares what made him want to start the Active Farmers group, who comes to the group and what they get from it. He also talks about what led him to the Wimmera and the need for down time in our busy lives.

Live in or near Warracknabeal and want to join Justin's Active Farmers group? You can find more information on the Warracknabeal Active farmers group here or on Facebook

This episode mentions domestic abuse, if you or some you know needs help, 1800RESPECT can help.

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Interested in the topic and looking for more?

Active Farmers is a regular group fitness class program that is fun and interactive. It is designed to get people active and create a sense of community and belonging. There are Active Farmer groups in rural towns around Australia, you can find one near you here. You can find more information on each of the below aspects of Active Farmers below:

EventsBecoming a participantStarting your own Active Farmers groupHealth workshopsOnline classes

You can also jump on to the Active Farmers Facebook and Instagram pages.

Check out the You Got This Mate Program! A program for men living in rural Australia, aiming to help them reach their best physical health. It provides information on:

Trying new thingsMaking exercise funFinding inspirationTips on fitting exercise into your day

For more farmer specific exercise advice go to the National Centre for Farmer Health.


For general exercise and keeping active advice check out the below websites

Better Health Channel 

Health Direct


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