I write this week’s column as the drought continues to challenge us, not as a lament for farmers, but as a recognition of the courage, resilience and doggedness of the rural spirit.
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This is a tribute to all our communities in the Hilltops Council area.
It’s an acknowledgement of the hard work, strategy and perseverance that goes with living in the country.
Farming and urban families are all making compensations for the impact of the drought and it is moving to watch people boosting each other with practical assistance as we navigate through this year.
Last Friday the mayor and I were among a large group of people at the launch for Lifespan - an innovative, evidence-based approach to suicide prevention that is being trialled in the Murrumbidgee health district.
Our communities are being offered free training to help with asking the right questions to keep people safe. I encourage as many people as possible to take advantage of this initiative, by signing up for QPR training today at www.lifespanmurrumbidgee.org.au.
For more details contact one of the customer service team at Hilltops Council.
Hilltops Council is your council.
We don’t have any silver bullets, but we are here to provide assistance where possible and to help find some solutions for situations beyond your control.
It is time to reach out.
Your representatives are: councillors Greg Armstrong, Tony Flanery, John Horton, Mayor Brian Ingram, Chris Manchester, Rita O’Connor, Margaret Roles, Matt Stadtmiller, Wendy Tuckerman, John Walker and deputy mayor Tony Wallace.
- Find out more about council at hilltops.nsw.gov.au or call 6386 0100