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NORTH Coast Local Land Services will shine a light on rural mental health with a community screening of the Australian film Just a Farmer at Pearces Creek Hall on Wednesday, 6 May.<\/p>\n

The screening forms part of the local North Coast Farming Forum, which aims to build resilience within farming systems and rural communities.<\/p>\n

The 2024 film tells a personal and emotional story of rural life, highlighting both the challenges and triumphs experienced by farming families across Australia.<\/p>\n

North Coast Local Land Services representative Navanka Fletcher said the screening is designed to create a safe space for open dialogue within the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt’s an important reminder of what many farming families go through behind the scenes.” she said.<\/p>\n

“It reflects the ups and downs of agricultural life and the importance of talking about mental health in a way that removes stigma and encourages support.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn rural communities, we know suicide rates are significantly higher, and we also know that starting these conversations can be difficult.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis screening is about a space where people feel comfortable talking, listening and connecting. It\u2019s about reminding people they\u2019re not alone.\u201d<\/p>\n

The event is supported by the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program, which provides free support services and outreach across regional communities.<\/p>\n

Pearces Creek Hall, which has a capacity of 80 people, has been chosen to encourage an intimate and supportive setting for the screening.<\/p>\n

Previous screenings of Just a Farmer have been held in regional centres across Australia, attracting strong community and industry engagement.<\/p>\n

Fletcher said the screening complements the broader focus of the farming forum on resilience and adaptation in agriculture.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis isn\u2019t just about farming practices or systems, it\u2019s also about people,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cPersonal resilience is a huge part of adapting to agriculture, especially with the challenges we\u2019re seeing like floods, droughts and other pressures on production.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re hoping this event not only raises awareness but helps strengthen the connections that keep rural communities strong and resilient.\u201dRegistration for tickets can be made at events.humanitix.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The film discusses themes such as suicide, for support contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or Beyond Blue at 1300 22 4636.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

NORTH Coast Local Land Services will shine a light on rural mental health with a community screening of the Australian film Just a Farmer at Pearces Creek Hall on Wednesday, 6 May. The screening forms part of the local North Coast Farming Forum, which aims to build resilience within farming systems and rural communities. The […]<\/p>\n

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