From pitch to paddock: Guest Speaker Event
Former Australian Cricketer Brad Hogg is stepping in to help shine a light on the whole-of-community impacts of drought, which research shows go well beyond just the farm gate.
Brad will be the keynote speaker at a special event being held in Bridgetown on September 15 – a South West NRM initiative to celebrate conclusion of a year-long project designed to build community resilience to drought in the region. REGISTER NOW for this FREE event!
Brad is a champion of mental health and wellbeing in farming communities and a DYNAMO entertainer!
Since retirement from international cricket, Brad has been using his public platform to champion mental health and wellbeing in farming communities, drawing on both his sporting successes and his own struggle with mental health.
Brad is joining us to help launch our:
Community Drought Resilience Framework – A guide to surviving the dry.
Enjoy barefoot bowls, a keynote address from Brad, food and drinks in a relaxed, country atmosphere.
The Community Resilience Network, delivered by South West NRM and supported by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR), through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund, sought to improve capability, coordination and collaboration between local organisations and groups for a greater collective impact when dealing with the social impacts of drought.