The Rural Psychologist
In this podcast, long-time rural-based psychologist, Chantal Corish discovers what rural Aussies have that makes us happier than the rest, and how we manage to keep our spirits up when the chips are down.
Living and working in rural, regional and remote Australia can have all sorts of impacts on people's mental health and well-being, but lots of us have developed great ways to manage our mental health even when things get really tough.
Listen here to The Rural Psychologist podcast as Chantal chats with every day rural Aussies and mental health professionals to discover the best tools and techniques for living a productive and satisfying life; and as she draws on nearly two decades of psychology experience to offer advice for good mental health and well-being for those living and working in 'the bush'.
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Disclaimer
The information provided on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.
ALWAYS consider seeking the advice of your physician, therapist or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concern.
The host and guests featured on this podcast are not all licensed medical professionals and the content they share is based on their personal experience, research and opinions. Their insights and suggestions are not meant to replace individual professional advice that you yourself should seek. We encourage you to consult with a qualified professional before any significant changes to your lifestyle or wellbeing practices.
The Rural Psychologist
Ange Cochrane, (The Nana Network & The Future Care Project) rural social entrepreneur helping solve workforce shortages by giving mums a chance to go back to work.
Are you a rural business struggling to fill job vacancies, or a mother who wants to go back to work but can’t find childcare? Then this interview is well worth a listen.
This Interview is a fascinating insight into how Goondiwindi-based social enterprise entrepreneur, Angela Cochrane is solving the problem of childcare shortages to help rural businesses meet their productivity goals. Check out her Future Care Project here:
Also check out Ange’s business here: https://www.brightlightinsight.com.au/
In this podcast Chantal chats with Angela Cochrane from The Future Care Project a start-up social enterprise she has built and thrown herself into while caring for her three young children.
What began as a little funded project with the Goondiwindi Chamber of Commerce nearly two years ago has evolved into a fulltime social enterprise business and full-heart passion project for Ange, as she tells the story of how childcare and a flourishing economy are very much connected.
Without childcare, women cannot re-enter the workforce and this is proving a huge problem for businesses all around regional Australia who are desperate for workers.
Angela has thrown herself in to solving this very big problem that not only affects mothers and families, but affects the whole Australian economy.
You will be very inspired by this ball of rurally-based, entrepreneurial energy Angela Cochrane, and you will want to get behind her new social enterprise – The Future Care Project.
Enjoy!
Introducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast