Podcasts about aussie helpers

The farmers who keep Australia running are facing unimaginable hardships—and Aussie Helpers is stepping in to support them.In Ep145, I chat with Deb from Aussie Helpers, an organisation dedicated to helping farmers and their families during droughts, floods, fires, and financial struggles.We cover:•

Support is mounting for farmers dealing with the devastation of floods, drought and other hardships, ahead of Christmas. Aussie Helpers is asking people to donate $50 for a farmer and assist in the years-long recovery ahead for many landholders. Neil Baker's property in far north New South Wales was inundated by water during floods. Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with the fourth generation farmer to hear his story and how the support his family has received has helped so far.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We found out what the optimal diet is and how colour matters, Aussie Helpers Christmas Appeal is a beauty, find out how you can donate and Laurie Lawrence reminds us to check all things pool safety before the pool parties begin!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having survived his own battle with depression after losing the farm, Brian Egan took the advice to “help someone worse off than himself” to heart in a big way. His charity Aussie Helpers provides both practical assistance to farmers battling drought and mental health guidance where it is desperately needed.Kendi Burness-Cowan speaks with Brian about the Virtual Psychologist, a mental health program aimed at giving accessible mental health support to farmers in regional Australia. Mental health training and support is also provided to all Aussie Helper volunteers who visit the farmers. Where relevant, the local community-based services are linked in to provide ongoing care.  

Like many other women in the bush, Tess Pemble wears many hats.  Grazier, teacher, swim instructor, member of the community and voice of the outback. In this episode Sink or Swim I talk with Tess Pemble from Allan Hills Station and discuss the reality of living in drought and her work in providing swimming lessons in the bush when water is, an issue itself. Useful Links mentioned in the show.  Camp CobboldAussie HelpersDrought AngelsBeyond Blue – 24hrs, 7 days a week – 1300 224 636Lifeline – 24hrs a day, 7 days a week – 13 11 14 Rural Financial Counselling Service –  1800 686 175Subscribe to the PodcastIf you enjoy the show, please subscribe (it’s free) to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.  If you enjoy listening, please share Bindis n Bulldust with someone who shares our love of Outback Stories.Join Us on FacebookWe have a (free!) Facebook group where you can ask questions, share your thoughts and experiences and engage with others who love the Australian Outback. Join us by going to Bindis n Bulldust PodcastWant to keep up to date with all that is happening at Bindis n Bulldust head over to our Facebook Page, Twitter and Instagram.Got an idea for an episode, a story to tell, have some feedback or just want to say G’day? Please get in touch.Thanks for listening!CheersHeather Jonsson

St George TAFE Health Expo 2009 raised funds for Aussie Helpers. Pat, Bee, Yun & other students interview Sue Martin, an Aussie HelpersAussie helper volunteer. Listen to the interview. It's really interesting and an eye opener about one aspect of Australia that many people don't know. What is Aussie Helpers? Who are the people working there? Who do they help? Why do those people need help? What is the Australian bush? What is the grapevine? Write a post in your blog about Aussie Helpers. What do you think? Tell us about it. Let's talk! music by traxsmiths

Our class and other AMEP classes helped at the Health Expo 2009 fundraising for Aussie Helpers. We cooked traditional dishes, served the food and also sold raffle tickets and welcomed people to the Expo while handing them Expo bags. Watch this space for podcasts we recorded interviewing several stall holders. Health Expo 2009 Episode 78 Let's talk!