Community

Preventing suicide in remote Australia

Being a real estate agent in rural Australia comes with more than its usual share of challenges and opportunities, and mining towns are no different. 

One of the ways that FN Broken Hill (NSW) Principal, Zeta Bennett supports her community is as a volunteer director of Lifeline. 

Lifeline Broken Hill was founded some 60 years ago and serves a vast area incorporating Far Western NSW and 70% of regional South Australia.

Zeta recently attended her branch’s Volunteer Awards Night in celebration of 60 years of suicide prevention. She says if you or somebody you know needs help, phone 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14.

David Doherty & David Small ride in Postie Bike Dash again

As ardent supporters of Variety’s Postie Bike Dash, David Doherty of FN Tamworth (NSW) will ride his 11th Postie Bike Dash as ‘David Red Dog Doherty’ with the sponsorship of First National Foundation. David Small of FN Coffs Harbour is also riding again, as part of the FN Wascally Wabbits team.

The Variety Postie Bike Dash is a six-day ride throughout NSW on Postie Bikes. Riders go off the beaten track, travelling through the gorgeous Australian bush and countryside, stopping in at rural towns and schools along the way for a tasty feast and entertainment. With each stop, Variety makes a donation in support of kids who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with a disability.

Variety’s Postie Bike Dash has enjoyed the sponsorship of FN Foundation for many years now, but a little known fact is that riders must pay their own accommodation and fuel costs, plus take on the risks of a 1,500 km ride on classic Australia Post motor bikes.

Will you please support both the two David's with their fundraising efforts? Every donation makes a difference and goes to the support of disadvantaged children.

Let’s tell YOUR stories: First National agents making an impact in communities across Australia

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