A-Z of health information

Perpetrators often make excuses for their violence, for example, blaming alcohol or stress.

Victoria has a range of services available to help people at risk of, experiencing or escaping from family violence.

Any confined space on a farm can be dangerous and the threat may not be apparent until it's too late.

Hand and finger injuries are the most common crush injuries that occur on Victorian farms.

Falls are a common farm hazard, especially for older farmers.

Any animal-handling practices can increase the risk of injury to farmers, farm workers and the animal.

Poorly used or faulty machinery is a major cause of death and injury on farms.

Manual handling accidents and injuries are often caused by lifting heavy objects, including animals incorrectly.

Most injuries and deaths involving quad bikes (all-terrain vehicles) are caused by the bike rolling over the rider.

Farms can be dangerous places for workers and family members, but the risks can be reduced.