Bushfire recovery, like any disaster recovery, is a journey that takes place over time. In 2019 and 2020 the Southern Downs region in southern Queensland was one of many areas across Australia that was impacted by bushfires in the midst of a severe drought. The emotional, economic and environmental impacts on the region's residents and workers has been huge. In recent months I've been leading a community podcast project that's sharing stories and mental health information to support people on their recovery journey.

In this episode you'll hear some little gems from the community podcast that we called Speak Out Loud: Stories of Strength from the Southern Downs. I've simply loved being able to combine my passion for the outdoors with promoting mental health and wellbeing through this project!

You'll hear words of advice from mental health workers, community workers and residents about sleep, nutrition, stress, psychological strategies, financial stress, where and how to access resources, services and supports, the importance of preparation, expressing gratitude, building hope and more.  If you find any benefit in the little soundbites, you can listen to each of the episodes in full on the podcast app you're using now or you can listen in online.

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Speak Out Loud: Stories of Strength from the Southern Downs podcast

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Audio production: David Walton & Liam Walton