Original publish date: Tue 06 Jul 2021.

Shanna Whan is the CEO of Sober in the Country, a national advocacy program for social change in the bush.

In this episode, Shanna shares her (very) personal journey, from growing up in her local rural scene to her battle with alcohol — which led her to start 'Sober in the Country'. She’s determined to spread the message that ‘It’s ok to say no to a beer’ throughout Australia’s rural communities.

Shanna has worked as a rural journalist, a jillaroo, and a photographer, which gives her a unique perspective on Australian agricultural communities.



Mental health support:

If you need mental health support, please visit your local hospital emergency department or contact the following support services:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
​Family Drug Support: 1300 368 186
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
MensLine: 1300 789 978
Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800



Resources and links:
Sober in the Country
SITC Bush Tribe



Connect:
Rural Bank website
Rural Bank on Facebook
Rural Bank on Twitter
Rural Bank on LinkedIn
Rural Bank on YouTube

Original publish date: Tue 06 Jul 2021.
Shanna Whan is the CEO of Sober in the Country, a national advocacy program for social change in the bush.
In this episode, Shanna shares her (very) personal journey, from growing up in her local rural scene to her battle with alcohol — which led her to start 'Sober in the Country'. She’s determined to spread the message that ‘It’s ok to say no to a beer’ throughout Australia’s rural communities.
Shanna has worked as a rural journalist, a jillaroo, and a photographer, which gives her a unique perspective on Australian agricultural communities.
 
Mental health support:
If you need mental health support, please visit your local hospital emergency department or contact the following support services:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Lifeline: 13 11 14</li>
<li aria-level="1">​Family Drug Support: 1300 368 186</li>
<li aria-level="1">Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636</li>
<li aria-level="1">MensLine: 1300 789 978</li>
<li aria-level="1">Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800</li>
</ul>
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.soberinthecountry.org/">Sober in the Country</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.soberinthecountry.org/bush-tribe">SITC Bush Tribe</a></li>
</ul>
 
Connect:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.ruralbank.com.au/">Rural Bank website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RuralBankAU/">Rural Bank on Facebook</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://twitter.com/ruralbank">Rural Bank on Twitter</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rural-bank">Rural Bank on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/RuralBankAU">Rural Bank on YouTube</a></li>
</ul>

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Beyond the Farm Gate is a show where we shine a light on great Australian stories in agriculture. On the show, you'll hear from farmers who've survived challenges like fire, flood, and drought; farmers who run innovative and unique agribusinesses; and farmers who are balancing work and family in rural Australia. You'll be inspired hearing their stories, and pick up some insights along the way. Produced by Rural Bank.

Beyond the Farm Gate is a show where we shine a light on great Australian stories in agriculture. On the show, you'll hear from farmers who've survived challenges like fire, flood, and drought; farmers who run innovative and unique agribusinesses; and farmers who are balancing work and family in rural Australia. You'll be inspired hearing their stories, and pick up some insights along the way. Produced by Rural Bank.

Beyond the Farm Gate is a show where we shine a light on great Australian stories in agriculture.

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