It might have rained but the drought support will not end for farmers this week, who will be treated to a two day, Pamper event in Hermidale.
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The Uniting Pamper Day's will treat male and female farmers to free hairdressing, beautician services, reiki, chair massage, deep tissue and hand massages, yoga and meditation.
A dinner hosted by Uniting and supported by Black Dog Institute representative, Craig Semple will also take place on the Friday evening at 6pm.
Mr Semple was a career Detective within the NSW Police Force for 25 years and much of his career was invested in `high risk' law enforcement including drug investigation, the investigation of outlaw motorcycle gangs and homicides.
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The environment within which Mr Semple led professional people for much of his career was one that exposed employees to high levels of stress, high, workloads, occupational burnout, depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.
In 2015 Craig joined the Black Dog Institute as a mental health educational presenter. Since then he has travelled extensively, sharing his experience and delivering vital education on mental health, wellbeing and resilience.
The event is the third of its kind in the district and one of several initiatives run by the Uniting Dubbo Counselling team to engage with local farmers in a relaxed community environment.
Uniting's dedicated counsellors in the region have built solid community connections and the trust needed to break down the stigma of mental health drought support in the farming community.
Events such as the Pamper Day are an important component of this community outreach, with counsellors available for a chat to connect with the community on the supports available.
The events are also an important opportunity for farmers to connect with each other; as many rely on them to swap stories, exchange farming practices ideas, socialise and take a break from the relentless drought conditions.
The Pamper Day's for local farmers will be at the Hermidale Tennis Club on Friday, May 10 and Saturday May 11 between 9am and 5pm. (Pamper sessions booked by appointment)