MATE HELPING MATE PODCAST

Hear stories of life in the bush and strategies to get through the sh*t.

Mate Helping Mate is your guide to mental health and mateship in the Australian bush. Hosted by John Harper, you’ll hear from farmers, locals and health workers about what works (and what doesn’t) for helping people struggling in remote and rural communities. Featuring great yarns, big hearted guests and the distinct flavours of the bush – it’s a must listen for anyone outside of the big smoke.

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“I have learnt that mental health is
everybody’s business”

- JOHN HARPER

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS, our mates

We’re bloody grateful for all the support we’ve received to make this podcast possible, including the show’s sponsors, our mates NSW Department of Primary Industries & their Rural Resilience Program, Gotcha4 Life and the Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN).

The Rural Resilience team (RRP) works with farming communities and service providers across NSW to strengthen networks, exchange information and deliver relevant initiatives that build personal and business resilience skills and knowledge.
They hold regular events, some are learning and some relaxing.
It is a time to get off farm, rejuvenate and have a bit of fun.
Find out more at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/rrp

Gotcha4Life was established to reverse the tide of declining mental health and to reduce suicide rates by taking action and having a positive outcome on the mental health. It enables individuals and communities to build mental fitness, social connection, emotional muscle and resilience.
Find out more at https://www.gotcha4life.org/

The Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN), through the Empower Our Communities Grant, is the government’s way of walking the talk and demonstrating their commitment to supporting families and communities living with the impacts of drought, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing.
Find out more at: https://mphn.org.au/

“The challenge for us in the bush is there’s less and less people out there, we’ve got to maintain the sense of mateship, the sense of community.”

- Dave Honeysett, Counsellor, Royal Flying Doctors, Dubbo, NSW

Thanks MATES

The production team at Mate Helping Mate would like to extend our warmest thanks to all those who gave their time and shared their stories and wisdom in making this podcast.

Phil Moroney
Chris Wilson
Julie Andreazza
Chris McGregor
Fiona

John Harper
David Post
Dave Honeysett
DR Lisa Paterson-Kane

The advice in this podcast is of a general nature, and not an excuse for not seeing your GP or medical professional.
There’s some handy links on our resource page to learn more about resources you can access.
If you need to talk to someone right now give Lifeline a call on 13 11 14.