Community
6 March, 2026
Camperdown to get Back on Track
THE Back on Track team will be returning to Camperdown next week to host community consultations following the completion of its feasibility trial delivered in the south west region.
Farming community members, local leaders, service providers and those with an interest in rural mental health and wellbeing are invited to attend one of two sessions in Camperdown on Wednesday, March 11.
Back on Track is a peer-guided mental health initiative designed specifically for farming communities experiencing low mood and depression.
Co-designed with farmers and delivered by trained local coaches who understand the realities of farm life, the program aims to provide practical, community-based support.
The Back on Track project was funded by the Gardiner Foundation and led by the National Centre for Farmer Health with research support from universities and health service partners.
The south west was one of three Victorian regions selected for the feasibility trial, with other regions including Gippsland and Victoria’s north east.
With delivery now complete, the Back on Track team will be returning to share insights from the trial, reflect on what was learned locally and discuss potential next steps.
Back on Track project manager Anna Greene said the consultations were an important opportunity to close the loop with the community.
“Back on Track was co-designed by farming communities, for farming communities and has been five years in development,” she said.
“These sessions are about sharing what we’ve learned and ensuring the next steps are shaped by local voices.”
A local Back on Track coach will attend to share reflections on their experience supporting participants within the south west community.
Sessions are free to attend and will conclude with a meal, providing an opportunity for informal conversation and connection with others committed to strengthening mental health and wellbeing in farming communities.
The first session will be held between 11am-1pm at the Killara Centre at 212 Manifold Street and the second session will be held from 6-8pm at the Hampden Hotel at 228 Manifold Street.
Anyone interested in strengthening mental health and wellbeing support for farming communities was encouraged to attend.
More information can be found online at farmerhealth.org/events.
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