In The Head Of A Country Bloke Mandy Curnow

In South Australia at the moment, bushfire alerts are at an all time high, and people like Jason Druwitt are vital in their prevention and management.
Jason, a dedicated leader and family man, works as Regional Commander for SA Country Fire Service in charge of region 5, which covers around 23,000 square km, 82 Brigades and 8 groups, with approximately 2,100 amazing volunteers. 
Jason’s strength, resilience, and sheer determination are a testament to him. But it's not only this that makes him the leader he is today.
From being faced with several life-changing personal tragedies to moving through the professional challenges his job entails, Jason's journey has been no mean feat. 
Jason has learned the hard way that vulnerability is a strength…


** The views and opinions expressed by the podcast invterviewees are their own and do no necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the interviewer or the podcast support bodies. Nor are they intended to replace medical or other expert advice.

The Naked Farmer is an ambitious social media movement aiming to break down the stigma and barriers surrounding mental health. What started as a cheeky Instagram post by a young western Victorian farmer three years ago has exploded into a worldwide phenomenon. Mandy catches up with the founder Ben Brooksby to chat about his motivation and inspiration for creating the movement, and where he plans to take it in the future.

Some people are lucky enough to escape one brush with death. Then there are others like Richie Oliver (otherwise known as "Punter") who somehow manage to survive two. In this fascinating podcast, Richie recalls vividly just what it was like to be involved in two near-fatal accidents - in the space of 12 months. He talks about what he's learned from the confronting experiences, and the strength, determination and "inner knowing" he has managed to find. He's not afraid to admit he's human and says his physical and mental recovery is still a work in progress.

Thank you to the Upper South East Local Health Cluster (USELHC) for their support and SA Primary Health Networks (PHN) for funding this podcast series.

**The views and opinions expressed by the podcast interviewees are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the interviewer or the podcast support bodies, nor are they intended to replace medical or other expert advice.**

Leading up to his 40th birthday, Matt Rowett was enjoying life as a hard-working partner in a successful accounting practice and a devoted father of four. Then he started to get headaches, which he put down to the stress of a busy work schedule. The scans that followed revealed something that would change his life dramatically.

Thank you to the Upper South East Local Health Cluster (USELHC) for their support and SA Primary Health Networks (PHN) for funding this podcast series.

**The views and opinions expressed by the podcast interviewees are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the interviewer or the podcast support bodies, nor are they intended to replace medical or other expert advice.**

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on many people's lives. At a time when so many people are struggling to cope mentally, one of the South East's top mental health professionals is the ideal man to talk about the effects it has caused, and what we can do about it. Philip Galley is a leading mental health clinician whose list of qualifications is matched only by his collection of stories and anecdotes from a long and full career.

Thank you to the Upper South East Local Health Cluster (USELHC) for their support and SA Primary Health Networks (PHN) for funding this podcast series.

**The views and opinions expressed by the podcast interviewees are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the interviewer or the podcast support bodies, nor are they intended to replace medical or other expert advice.**

(Philip pictured with his eldest grandchild Myah)

A business owner, family man and committed amateur athlete, Charlie Legoe fits as much as he can into every day. As a travel agent, his business has been hit harder than most by the COVID-19 virus, forcing him to think and do things differently. But as he tells Mandy, it's the same as setting out on a 100km trail run, or a trek along the Kokoda Track, sometimes you just have to grit your teeth and do it.

Thank you to the Upper South East Local Health Cluster (USELHC) for their support and SA Primary Health Networks (PHN) for funding this podcast series.

**The views and opinions expressed by the podcast interviewees are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the interviewer or the podcast support bodies, nor are they intended to replace medical or other expert advice.**