Why the Dry Run?
The Dry Run is built on a simple but powerful truth: in rural communities, strong social ties are one of the most effective defences against the weight of adversity. Connection helps people feel less alone, draws on the knowledge already held in lived experience, while boosting coping capacity and supporting faster recovery when hardship hits.
Social
The aim of the Dry Run events create space for conversations that matter — where stories are shared, practical strategies are exchanged, and people are reminded that no one has to face the tough times, like drought alone.
Connection
When we increase connectedness, practical outcomes naturally emerge. The Dry Run and partnering with local community groups and on-ground services to ensure that conversations are supported to increased awareness of available services and supports.
Prepared
This ensures that barriers to help-seeking are gently broken down, and communities learn from one another how to prepare mentally, physically, financially and socially for what lies ahead.
What is the Dry Run?
In partnership with local community groups and on-ground services, the Dry Run will provide access to updated information about mental health support, community assistance, and practical tools to prepare mentally, physically, financially, and socially for drought. People can learn from each other — from lived experience and professional insight alike – taking home simple, actionable tools to check in on their family, friends and neighbours, and to take small steps towards preparedness in their own lives.
Community Events
The Dry Run is coming your way, these small, informal events — they’re about turning up, having honest chats, and reminding ourselves that we don’t have to do any of this alone.
Podcast
The Dry Run podcast is more than a broadcast. It’s a call to listen – not to outside experts with abstract ideas, but to the real voices, real experiences and real strength of our region.
Resources
The Dry Run will provide access to updated information about mental health support, community assistance, and practical tools to prepare mentally, physically, financially, and socially for drought.
The Dry Run Roadshow
WALGETT
DATE: Tuesday 7th October 2025
TIME: 6.00pm
VENUE: Walgett Rugby Union Club, Coral Ave Walgett, NSW
LOCAL CONTACT: Alana Copelin 0419 436 360
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LIGHTNING RIDGE
DATE: Wednesday 8th October 2025
TIME: 6.00pm
VENUE: SES HQ, 20 Pandora Street Lightning Ridge, NSW
LOCAL CONTACT: Alana Copelin 0419 436 360
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CARINDA
DATE: Thursday 9th October 2025
TIME: 6.00pm
VENUE: Carinda Pub, 22 Colin Street Carinda, NSW
LOCAL CONTACT: Alana Copelin 0419 436 360
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BOURKE
DATE: Thursday 16th October 2025
TIME: 6.00pm
VENUE: Port Bourke - Toorale Room, 32 Mitchell Street Bourke, NSW
LOCAL CONTACT: RDA - Kelly 0460 295 153
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Resources
Our Community Partners
