A free community event in Winchelsea will offer support and information for farmers looking at life beyond the farm.
Winchelsea Shire Hall will host The Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Rural Roadshow on Friday, July 18, with the event providing expert advice, health checks and information for seniors and rural residents.
Surf Coast Shire councillor Adrian Schonfelder said the event was aimed at farmers considering what retirement would look like and how they could stay connected to their communities.
“We want roadshow attendees to leave feeling more confident in how they can stay healthy, financially secure and connected,” he said.
“Most importantly, it’s a great chance to simply sit and have a cuppa with other locals facing the same challenges in these hard times as the drought continues.
“There will be information stalls, health checks, rural financial counsellors, a defibrillator training session, a scam awareness session, and an opportunity to learn more about digital banking.
“I’m pleased that members of Council’s Positive Ageing Advisory Committee are on the planning committee for this event, along with valued community members from Winchelsea and surrounds.”
The event will be headlined by a presentation titled ‘Life Beyond the Farm and the Joys of Retirement’ and will open from 10am to 3pm, and visitors can drop by any time between those hours.
Visit surfcoast.vic.gov.au/RuralRoadshow for more information and to register for the event.
