Dry Times Talks

A show about hope in drought. Rural Australians and experts share stories and advice to help you look after yourself, your family and your community through tough times.

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Australia’s rural and regional communities have endured drought – and its uncertainty and stress – for a long time. And while it’s raining in some places, drought recovery can be a long and slow journey.

This podcast and short video series is for everyone who’s lived through dry times.

In each episode, you’ll hear from rural Australians sharing their stories, hope and tips: those working on the land, school workers, business owners and community supporters. 

Their stories are backed up by advice from experts in drought resilience, health and wellbeing, who have decades of practical experience supporting our communities.

You’ll hear lots you can relate to (and a few things that can really help).

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You can listen to episodes and watch the videos on this page below, or subscribe in podcast apps.

Episodes: podcasts and videos

Trigger warning
Some of the things spoken about in this podcast and video series may be distressing to some people. If you or someone you know find this content distressing and require assistance, please call LifeLine on 13 11 14 or beyondblue on 1300 22 4636.

For more information and useful resources, please visit Drought Resilience Program.

With thanks to

for their support of the Drought Resilience Program and this series.

Acknowledgement and thanks to our interviewees from the following organisations and programs for kindly contributing their experiences and advice to this series:

ifarmwell of the Department of Rural Health, University of South Australia, Rural Alive & Well Tasmania Inc., Rural and Drought Support Team for the Western NSW Health Local Health District, Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), NSW DPI Rural Resilience Program, National Drought and North Queensland Flood Response and Recovery Agency, University of Canberra Regional Wellbeing Survey, Mate Helping Mate & Rural Outreach Counselling MateKeeper Program,  Men’s Sheds of WA, The Australian Child & Adolescent Trauma, Loss & Grief Network (ANU) & Emerging Minds.

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