“When I was a little girl I used to be playing marbles. My friends we used to always sit in a circle, used to sit together and play the marbles. After that we had to chase one another. It was called ‘leewar’. I used to be drawing in the sand, that’s my game. I always did that. Now I can paint those pictures on the canvas.”

Jean Walmbeng

“It inspired me to think about new and innovative ways of raising awareness and preventing mental distress on remote worksites. Since then we have worked with the RRMH team and rolled-out targeted, comprehensive mental health programs which are delivered in an informative yet engaging and humorous manner.”

Manager Health Services, WA

“It allows people think of ways to be safe and strangers become friends.”

Deadly Train-the-Trainer Participant

“Definitely something that should be shown to as many as possible.”

Rural Minds for Resourceful Communities Participant, Roxby Downs

“A fellow worker came to me about his family’s mental health issues and I was able to help.”

Safety Co-ordinator, SA

“The work books were very useful and colourful. The pencils are awesome. The content will be very helpful.”

Deadly Thinking Community Member

“A tough subject made easier to talk about.”

Underground Copper Miner, SA

“Helps me understand how to help when people come to me with their issues.”

Rural Minds for Resourceful Communities Participant, Roxby Downs

“The amount of content, and the quality of it, is great.”

Deadly Thinking Community Member

“The wide range of knowledge and presenters captured our attention. Anyone can help anyone, even as small as just being there to listen.”

Underground Copper Miner, SA

“I really enjoyed the workshops and hopefully will develop a ‘new found’ confidence in conducting presentations in the future! Thanks again for the encouragement, sensitivity and support.”

Deadly Train-the-Trainer Participant

“Very practical training, supportive trainers give you the confidence to learn and apply the skills.”

ASIST Participant Miles

“The presenters provide a safe and confidential environment for all people, are culturally minded and respectful in acknowledging the people of the land. Thank you for allowing this great experience.”

Deadly Train-the-Trainer Participant

“This training was very beneficial to me personally (confronting at times). I had to visit places and thoughts that I had not in the past. Highly recommended.”

ASIST Participant, Charleville

“Videos and workbooks were relevant, factual and interesting. Good entry level awareness and education to mental health.”

Rural Minds for Resourceful Communities Participant, Roxby Downs

“This is a good program that should be available to everyone. I certainly hope it will reach everyone out there. There are people who are less connected to the community who desperately need help.”

Deadly Train-the-Trainer Participant

“Gets you thinking about your own lifestyle and brings issues out into the open. The informal approach felt like we were having a chat, not in school, but still addressed the important issues.”

Underground Gold Miner, SA

“I expected this workshop to challenge me – and it did, but I feel much more confident in dealing with a suicide situation now. Thank you.”

ASIST Participant, Charleville

“The Deadly Thinking program covers a holistic awareness framework that is clear to be shared with all community.”

Deadly Thinking Community Member

“Absolutely loved it! Very relevant in both personal and professional! Thank you so much!”

ASIST Participant, Charleville

“The inspirations for my paintings come from both my mother and her sister who were adopted as little children. Both had a very hard working life on a cattle property for 34 years and loved their adopted parents dearly. They kept their dreaming stories alive by talking to each other all their life, passing on their stories to their children. I feel I need to keep their stories alive through my art.”

RRMH Artist Margaret Chatfield (M. Henry)

“I really enjoyed yarning with other Aboriginal people.”

Deadly Thinking Community Member

“Well presented in an interactive-safe sharing environment. Helps to break down the stigma.”

Rural Minds for Resourceful Communities Participant, Roxby Downs

“This program helped me have a better understanding about mental health (mine included).”

Deadly Thinking Community Member

“Everyone was made aware of mental health issues, the foreman, site managers, all of us, no one is left out.”

Underground Miner, SA

“Hopefully it [Resource Minds] hits home to the others as much as it did with me, so we’re all on board, helping each-other.”

Underground Gold Miner, SA

“Thank you for the valuable workshop – I feel much more confident about my role as a suicide intervention caregiver.”

Rural Minds Participant, Charleville

“It was deadly. The workshop gave me a whole new perspective on the way we think, issues and techniques to put in place to help myself and others. I would certainly recommend that others do this training.”

Deadly Thinking Community Member

“I appreciated the information, honesty, no bullshit, informal approach and humour.“

Underground Gold Miner, WA

“It was an eye-opener to mental health and just how common it really is and how it links to our safety. I didn’t realise.”

Underground Miner, SA

“Learning different aspects at every visit.”

FIFO Worker, SA

“Presenters were great, spoke from the heart with a lot of knowledge.”

Deadly Train-the-Trainer Participant

“Everything was spot on, enjoying it every time.”

FIFO Worker, SA

“Fantastic program on how to help your family and friends that may have mental health problems.”

Deadly Thinking Community Member

“Delivery is casual and easily accessible.”

FIFO Worker, SA

“Trainers were fantastic. Very informative and nothing was too hard for them. They made learning easier by breaking down the content to increase confidence, especially in the role plays.”  

ASIST Participant Dalby

“I really enjoyed the honesty and style of presentation.”

FIFO Worker, SA

“I think this should be rolled out everywhere. Keep this workshop going for our mob it is much needed.”

Deadly Train-the-Trainer Participant

“Gave me a decent understanding of where to get help if I ever needed it.”

FIFO Worker, SA

“I am speechless, so needed for our community. Need more of it. DEADLY.”

Deadly Train-the-Trainer Participant

“Practical tools to use.” 

FIFO Worker, SA

“Relevance to everyday life. Presenters both live and video were true representations of our community.“

Rural Minds Participant, QLD

“Breaking down the stigma and raising awareness, “an awakening” for me, and encouraging us to help ourselves.“

Iron Ore Worker, WA

“Putting the facts out there, talking about sensitive issues that people in rural areas usually don’t address.”

Rural Minds Participant, QLD

“It opened my eyes and I learnt a lot from attending this training. I could use the tools from this training in my workplace.”

Deadly Train-the-Trainer Participant

“I feel privileged to have attended this course. The content was excellent and the whole group was really engaged and open. We had a rich time sharing and learning together. Thank you so much!”

Deadly Thinking Community Member