Episode 134. Damon Kaylock – The station cook turned Jackeroo
This episode discusses mental health and suicide – listener discretion is advised.
When Damon Kaylock didn’t have success in landing a job as a jackeroo, he didn’t give up – he just came up with plan B.
The plan? To work as a station cook, get on to a station, and work his way into the stock camp.
Spoiler alert – it worked. Damon has worked for the same company in the NT for 8 years now, and has been a station cook, jackeroo, and bore runner.
In this episode, Damon reflects on his experiences so far – both good, and the not-so-good. Our conversation took an unexpected turn, with Damon choosing to be very candid about his mental health, and I am incredibly grateful to him for this. We’ve had a few people share their mental health experiences on this podcast, and afterwards I receive messages of appreciation through our Facebook, Instagram and email. So, Damo – thank you for sharing your story, and letting others know they aren’t alone.
If you are experiencing depression or are suicidal, or know someone who is, help is available.
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
- Lifeline: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.com.au
- Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 www.beyondblue.org.au/
- Mindspot: 1800 61 44 34 http://mindspot.org.au/
- Men’s Shed: www.mensheds.org.au
- Virtual Psychologist is a free service that offers qualified and experienced counselling via phone, chat, email and text. It is available 24/7. Contact this service via PHONE on 1300 665 234 or TEXT on 0488 807 266. http://virtualpsychologist.com.au/home/
Please help spread this message to help others understand help is just a phone call or text away and they are not alone.