Basin Bullet 2006-12

Not ... As I See it

Coping with drought is not easy.

How we do it is no reflection of our worth as a person, and is not necessarily an indication of our business management skills. Event and conditions often conspire against those who chose to serve such a fickle mistress as the Australian climate.

Prolonged drought, such as we're currently experiencing, most obviously results in financial pressure, but also causes health and relationship issues.

Only last issue we ran two items dealing with depression, or 'the black dog' as Sir Winston Churchill called it. One was a short poem, The Black Dog, and the other was a review of the book, Tough Times - short, inspiring stories of 10 men who have confronted and overcome their demons.

Drought poses different challenges to different people; not only landholders but small business operators in country towns. We all cope in different ways. To assist all parts of the community to come through this current dry stronger and better equipped
for the next one, the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries is conducting a series of Community Drought Information Sessions through the DCQ region and beyond.

Representatives from State and Commonwealth departments and DCQ will be in attendance to share information on health, family support, financial assistance, climate, small business assistance, and devolved grants.

So if you're interested, get yourself along to the one closest to you.

Well done, DPI&F.

Not...Bruce Honeywill

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