Episode 35. Pip Bain – A childhood on Mt Clere station and losing a parent to suicide
What’s it like growing up on a cattle station?
In this episode we chat with Pip Bain, who grew up on Mt Clere station in Western Australia in the early 90’s. Pip talks about spending her days looking for bush tucker, helping out the stockcamp, and how she followed in her family’s footsteps to pursue a career in the pastoral industry.
Pip also speaks candidly about losing her mother through suicide when she was just 18, and how important it is to keep the conversation about mental health going in the bush.
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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
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