STICKY TOPICS 2

SHARE THE LOAD - YOU DONT' HAVE TO TOUGH IT OUT ALONE

Life can feel heavy at times. Work pressures, family responsibilities, financial stress, or personal challenges can build up — and many people try to carry it all on their own.

This week’s Sticky Topics campaign highlights Share the Load, an initiative from Deniliquin Mental Health Awareness Group (Deni MHAG). The message is simple: talking about what’s going on can help lighten the load.

“In Deni, we look out for our mates. You don’t have to tough it out alone,” said Lourene Liebenberg, President of Deni MHAG.“Sharing what’s going on — even with one trusted person — can make challenges feel more manageable.”

This week’s campaign sticker encourages people to scan the QR code to find ways to talk things through, support a mate, and connect with services that can help when life feels overwhelming.

The Share the Load page also highlights support services, including free counselling. One such service is TIACS (This Is A Conversation Starter), part of the Trademutt Initiative. TIACS offers free, confidential call or text support for people in trades, construction, farming, and other blue-collar industries — as well as support for their carers, friends, and loved ones.

📞 0488 846 988 (Mon–Fri, 8am–10pm)🌐 https://www.tiacs.org/

“When we say ‘it’s okay to not be okay’, it’s just as important to clearly show people where and how to get help,” Lourene said.

Because when we share what’s weighing on us, the load becomes lighter — and looking out for each other helps build a stronger community.

More information:👉 www.denimentalhealth.org.au/sharetheload

The Sticky Topics campaign is funded by Firsthealth Limited and Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network Community Grants through the Australian Government’s PHN Program, with local support from Edward River Council.