Saltonthat
@saltonthat
Aussie.Queenslander. PhD in social goings-on. Sometimes working with and within community for better things. Listening and learning. Humans are messy. A good day outside restores the soul.
The most wonderful things in life require less money and more willingness to just Go Out There and Notice.
It was a lovely day to chase saratoga, and some were found. And a couple landed. Good day.
Vocal Locals learned mental health with coaching + online modules. They shared personal experiences and wellbeing strategies through social media, local events, and innovative approaches like printing messages on eggs or a hat-wearing ram.
The Vocal Locals campaign in Loxton, South Australia (popn ~12K), addressed mental health in farming communities through a social network approach. After careful consideration of social networks + local credibility/perceived trustworthiness, 10 residents (8 farmers) became wellbeing champions.
In Aust places w vulnerable residents (65+ or medical condition) in locations highly vulnerable to extreme heat (35c+): N Territory 78%, South Australia 57%, Western Aust 52%, Queensland 12%?