Council is now in the Election Period until Saturday 6pm 26 October 2024.
Published on 30 September 2024
For information about Paradise and Banyena events, scroll down.
Wimmera people have an opportunity to hear from one of Australia’s leading rural mental health specialists at St Arnaud on Sunday, October 6.
Known as ‘The Unbreakable Farmer’, Warren Davies describes himself as a husband, father of five, son, brother, mate and a ‘normal bloke down the road’.
His keynote discussion topics focus on resilience, persistence, determination, leadership and wellbeing.
Mr Davies will speak at St Arnaud Sporting Club from 2pm, which coincides with the annual St Arnaud Agricultural Show.
Mr Davies’ presentation is free and includes afternoon tea. Northern Grampians Shire Council has organised the event with support from St Arnaud’s Thrive 50-plus Hub and funded by Western Victoria Primary Health Network.
Council chief executive Brent McAlister encouraged people to make the most of the opportunity to learn from Mr Davies, whose message is relevant to people of all ages and backgrounds.
“Warren has a wonderful ability to engage with people from all walks of life. Whether you’re from the country or the city, a small-business owner or leading a large corporation, Warren’s down-to-earth approach means his stories and strategies can benefit all of us,” he said.
“He will share his own life experiences, including how he pieced his life back together to lessons he learnt along the way. Warren is driven by the mantra of ‘resilience, persistence, determination’ and anyone who attends on Sunday will be treated to an authentic and thought-provoking presentation.”
People wishing to attend the event can RSVP to Kim Birthisel on (03) 5358 8700 by Saturday.
Mr Davies will also address the community at Paradise Hall on Friday, October 18 and Banyena Hall on Thursday, October 31.
The event in Paradise Hall, from 6pm, includes a free barbecue dinner and chat with Mr Davies.
People who wish to attend must RSVP for catering purposes by October 14 to Barry Wiseman on 0429 998 266 or Kim Birthisel on (03) 5358 8700.
The event in Banyena Hall is also from 6pm and includes a free barbecue dinner and chat.
People should RSVP by October 25 to Don McAlister on 0427 808 227, Peter Byrne, 0428 858 237, or Kim Birthisel, (03) 5358 8700.