The Yarn Exchange, Tools For A Better 2025

Schedule

Sun Apr 06 2025 at 10:30 am to 02:00 pm

UTC+10:00

Location

Soul Food Depot & Gallery | Dubbo, NS

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The Yarn Exchange: Tools for a Better 2025
๐Ÿ“ Location: Soul Food Depot, Narromine
๐Ÿ“… Date: Sunday, 6 April 2025
โฐ Time: 10:30AM โ€“ 2:00PM
๐Ÿ’ฐ Tickets: $25 (Includes morning tea and lunch)
Join us for real conversations, practical insights, and community connection over morning tea and lunch.
Weโ€™re bringing together three incredible speakers who are making a real impact in rural Australia. This event is for anyone who wants to better understand mental health, improve communication, and support themselves and their mates through life's challenges especially in the unique landscape of rural and regional communities.
๐ŸŽค Guest Speakers:
Shanna Whan โ€“ Founder & CEO, Sober in the Country
Shanna Whan is the rural woman, founder, CEO, and face behind Sober in the Country. An Australian of the Year recipient, she decided to โ€œdo what she could to be part of the changeโ€ after nearly losing her life to alcohol addiction in 2015. Through tireless advocacy, Shanna has grown Sober in the Country from an online blog into a nationally respected charity that is changing the conversation around alcohol in rural Australia and saving lives. She lives in northwest NSW with her husband, โ€˜Timbo,โ€™ and their beloved dogs.
Malinda Guest โ€“ Clinical Psychologist, Boundless Psychology
Malinda Guest is a clinical psychologist, director, and passionate advocate for rural mental health. She has dedicated her career to helping individuals and communities improve communication, build stronger relationships, and navigate mental health challenges.
Malindaโ€™s talk, "A Guide to Effective Communication: Building Stronger Relationships One Conversation at a Time" will cover:
โœ… The TACTICS Framework - A practical take-home approach to improving conversations, resolving conflicts, and deepening connections
โœ… Relationship Challenges and Triumphs - Exploring the unique dynamics of dating and relationships in rural communities, where everyone knows everyone!

Philip Worrad โ€“ Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) Coordinator, NSW Health
With 8 years of experience in rural mental health, Phil Worrad is dedicated to equipping communities with tools to manage mental health challenges. He provides mental health training and workshops, responds to rural natural disasters, and works to connect individuals with professional support.
Philโ€™s talk will focus on menโ€™s mental health and the common ways men cope (or donโ€™t). He will discuss:
โœ… Warning signs that mental health may be declining
โœ… Risks of prolonged stress in high-pressure environments
โœ… Practical strategies to manage stress, difficult thoughts, and emotions
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๐ŸŒŸ Why You Should Attend:
โœ” Gain valuable insights from leading experts in rural mental health and communication
โœ” Learn practical tools to improve conversations, relationships, and mental resilience
โœ” Be part of an open, supportive, and empowering community discussion
๐ŸŽŸ Tickets: https://www.123tix.com.au/events/47161/the-yarn-exchange
Tickets include entry to the event, morning tea and lunch, engaging discussions, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Donโ€™t miss this chance to be part of a powerful conversation that could make a difference in your life and the lives of those around you. Tag your mates and grab your tickets today!
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Where is it happening?

Soul Food Depot & Gallery, 1 Dandaloo St, Narromine NSW 2821, Australia,Narromine, New South Wales, Dubbo

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