Hi all,
This year has seen some unique circumstances and challenges for all of us. Whether it be financial, social or spatial, educational or other challenges as a result of the raft of restrictions we have seen both in Victoria and around the country, it's fair to say that we have all in some way been exposed to dificult circumstances.
So, let me please take this oppotunity to say to everyone on this forum that if you are struggling to cope in any way as a result of this pandemic, I urge you to please talk to someone. Anyone. You are not alone by any stretch of the imagination.
Below I have links to several organisations that can help you. Please see this as an oppotunity to take that step if you are lost or feel dispair.
Please feel free to PM me if you want to chat. I'm not a councillor BTW, but I have been in the recieving end of councilling from time to time within the capacity of my job. There is no shame.
Special thanks and mention to Phil (machtool) for getting in touch with me and asking me the question R U OK? He has a genuine concern for many of the metalworking fraternity as a result of COVID.
Take care of yourselves.
Simon
https://www.lifeline.org.au
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/?&gcli...SAAEgLv0fD_BwE
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
https://www.ruok.org.au/?campaign=28...SAAEgJ_v_D_BwE