Marty takes us through his personal story, including his suicidal thoughts, hitting rock bottom, and how he came out the other side.
Jan
20
Jan
13
We dispel some of common myths around suicide and discuss the things we can do in our role as primary carers that will make a difference to someones life.
Jan
01
While we are having a holiday or looking forward to one, we have an opportunity to reflect on the past year and look at all the things (good, bad and perhaps ugly) that may have occurred. This process will definitely help us sharpen our focus and aid us in setting... read more →
Dec
01
Congratulations to the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) for being the 2021 Australian Institute of Management (AIM) WA Pinnacle Awards – Perdaman Asian Engagement Excellence Award winner, for their work communicating the quality and value of Australian grain to customers in Asia! These awards are rewarding business excellence across... read more →
Dec
01
Primary Care is about developing a culture of caring for each other. It’s not about being an expert but being able to listen and express some empathy when someone is dealing with a difficult life issue. By de‑medicalising the effect that “situational distress” can have on our mental health, it... read more →
Nov
01
As individuals we all have a different capacity to handle life events and stress. This capacity and our own innate level of resilience is tested when challenged by change either on a personal front or in the workplace. Our life’s journey will have many unknowns and the only guarantee in... read more →
Oct
01
One of the things that never ceases to amaze me in the job we do, is that given the right circumstances (a safe place) blokes will disclose their issues and tell their story. Every bloke that I have met has a story and/or issues and is willing to talk. Blokes... read more →
Sep
01
Grief is a universal, instinctual and an adaptive reaction to loss, particularly the grief from the loss of a loved one. Feelings of loss are very personal and only we know what is significant. Less obvious losses can also cause strong feelings of grief such as loss of possessions, job,... read more →
Aug
17
On July 23rd, a huge live audience witnessed the Queens Park Theatre in Geraldton come alive to the WAM 'Sounds of The Mid West' Live Album Launch. The evening saw ten compilation acts take to the stage for a fantastic evening of live performance. Each act had their own unique... read more →
Aug
01
I’m sure we’ve all experienced it – as we get older our social circle seems to become smaller. Blokes often feel this a bit more than women, who tend to form lifelong relationships and attend more social events than us fellas. But it’s important to know that as we get... read more →
