Dry Times Talks

Planning for tough times isn’t easy, especially while you’re living through them. Our final episode will help you think ahead, make a Plan B and make difficult decisions when you’re faced with them.

Guests

• Kate Kahl
• Dr Jacki Schirmer- University of Canberra Regional Wellbeing Survey
• Louise Clarke
• Shannon McCormack – NSW DPI Rural Resilience Program
• John Richardson - Red Cross National Resilience Advisor

Credits

• Executive Producer- Edgars Greste, Grow Love Project
• Producer- Sarah Mashman

It can be difficult to stay healthy and feeling well when you’re under pressure - and you can’t help anyone if you’re not looking after yourself. Alina Hart and John Harper explain how they look after their health and wellbeing, while Dr Kate Gunn and John Clark give you simple strategies that help in stressful times.

GUESTS

• John Harper– MateKeepers & Mate Helping Mate
• Alina Hart
• Dr Kate Gunn- ifarmwell, UniSA
• John Clark- RAW Tas

CREDITS

• EP- Edgars Greste, Grow Love Project
• Producer- Sarah Mashman

In tough times like drought, the people you care about might need some extra support. Dr Tim Driscoll, John Richardson and Matt March share some really practical advice to help. Dr Margaret Nixon offers insight into what children may experience and some ways to be there. And Jaxon and Helen talk us through what they found most useful in supporting others.

Guests

• Jaxon – Men’s Sheds WA
• Helen - CSDE
• Dr Tim Driscoll– RFDS QLD
• Dr Margaret Nixon– ACATLGN ANU
• John Richardson– Red Cross National Resilience Advisor
• Matt March– NSW Health

Credits

• EP- Edgars Greste, Grow Love Project
• Producer- Sarah Mashman

Pub owner Kym and Recovery Officer Lana share their experiences supporting their local community through dry and other tough times. Red Cross' John Richardson & Dr Kate Gunn talk us through some simple steps to help support others, while looking after yourself. For further info & resources visit redcross.org.au/drytimes

Guests - Kym Martens - Lana Young - Kate Gunn - ifarmwell UniSA - John Richardson – Australian Red Cross

Credits - Executive Producer- Edgars Greste, Grow Love Project - Producer- Sarah Mashman

Jasmin and Josh are each adapting to the uncertainty of dry times with their families. And Dr Jacki Schirmer and Dr Rob Gordon talk about managing the impact of drought, disasters and prolonged stress. For further info & resources visit redcross.org.au/drytimes

Guests - Jasmin Piggott - Josh Gilbert - Dr Jacki Schirmer- University of Canberra Regional Wellbeing Survey - Dr Rob Gordon

Credits - Executive Producer- Edgars Greste, Grow Love Project - Producer- Sarah Mashman

Follow episodes where you’ll hear from rural Australians sharing their stories, hope and advice: those working on the land, school workers, business owners and community supporters.

Trigger warning: some of the things spoken about in this video may be distressing to some people. If you or someone you know find this content distressing and require assistance, please call LifeLine on 13 11 14 or beyondblue on 1300 22 4636.