Twenty years ago, Jessica Walker took her own life after a brief mental illness leaving her family shellshocked, wondering where it all went wrong. Now her sister Tor Benjafield and family friend Peita Burton Taylor are raising funds and awareness to help rural health workers get the skills they need to serve their own communities. The Hand to the Land initiative is a partnership with the Country Education Foundation.

Some highlights:
The founding of Hand to the Land in memory of Jess
Challenges faced by rural communities in mental health support
Role of the Country Education Foundation in supporting rural youth
Scholarships and mental health support for students in rural areas
The importance of mental health literacy and awareness campaigns
Impact of storytelling and personal stories in reducing stigma
Community-led mental health initiatives and events
Addressing stigma and encouraging open conversations about mental health
Future plans and ways to get involved in supporting rural mental health

Twenty years ago, Jessica Walker took her own life after a brief mental illness leaving her family shellshocked, wondering where it all went wrong. Now her sister Tor Benjafield and family friend Peita Burton Taylor are raising funds and awareness to help rural health workers get the skills they need to serve their own communities. The Hand to the Land initiative is a partnership with the Country Education Foundation.
Some highlights:
<ul>
<li>The founding of Hand to the Land in memory of Jess</li>
<li>Challenges faced by rural communities in mental health support</li>
<li>Role of the Country Education Foundation in supporting rural youth</li>
<li>Scholarships and mental health support for students in rural areas</li>
<li>The importance of mental health literacy and awareness campaigns</li>
<li>Impact of storytelling and personal stories in reducing stigma</li>
<li>Community-led mental health initiatives and events</li>
<li>Addressing stigma and encouraging open conversations about mental health</li>
<li>Future plans and ways to get involved in supporting rural mental health</li>
</ul>

R.M.Williams OUTBACK reangles its authentic, experienced lens on rural and regional Australia into the audio space. The hugely successful OUTBACK magazine has been published for 25 years and knows the Australian bush like nobody else. This podcast is inspired by the informative writing and spectacular photography in the magazine but is not limited to this content. Explore Australian news, events, stations, nature, art, people, history, gear, tracks, travel, pubs, towns and much more.

R.M.Williams OUTBACK reangles its authentic, experienced lens on rural and regional Australia into the audio space. The hugely successful OUTBACK magazine has been published for 25 years and knows the Australian bush like nobody else. This podcast is inspired by the informative writing and spectacular photography in the magazine but is not limited to this content. Explore Australian news, events, stations, nature, art, people, history, gear, tracks, travel, pubs, towns and much more.