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What we do

We are passionate about delivering genuine and authentic, early intervention suicide prevention for rural and remote communities.


RAW programs focus on providing face-to-face support to people throughout rural Tasmania, using tools designed to minimise the risk of suicide.

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Who we are

At RAW we do things differently.

We know a barrier to reaching out for support is not feeling like people understand the complexities of the situational stressor experienced.


That's why our staff are all from rural, agricultural and primary industry communities.

Staff have backgrounds in Dairy, Livestock, Cropping, Wool Production, Fruit Growing, Forestry, Transport, Seafood, isolated living and more.

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Understand more about RAW's work by reading our participants stories

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PROGRAMS
  • Country
  • Seafood
  • Forestry and Timber
  • Transport
Why RAW?
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"It's nice to have someone to talk to without pressure"
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You've helped me during a time when I didn't know what to do, where to turn to, or how to move forward. Thank you doesn't express it enough
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Don't settle for feeling alone. Reach out to this great team at RAW if you are not doing OK. There's nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed of. I speak from my own experiences and am so thankful to this incredible organisation.
FEATURE: Friends of RAW
Learn more about Friends of RAW through the recent feature created by program sponsor Fonterra
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Recent updates
12.11.2024
Impact Report 23-24 FY
Read the latest impact report from Rural Alive & Well (RAW) for 2023 - 2024 FY
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12.11.2024
Rural Alive & Well (RAW) releases 2023-2024 Impact Report: Strengthening Rural Tasmania’s Wellbeing, One Community at a Time
See how Rural Alive & Well (RAW) made a difference in rural Tasmania in their 2023-2024 Impact Report, highlighting a year of support and community connection.
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13.11.2023
FUNDRAISER - Eb's Ride for RAW
Ebony Lette put generosity into action when she rode 200kms from Georgetown to St Helens to raise funds for RAW.
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18.09.2024
Rural Alive & Well (RAW) Welcomes Tasmanian Government's 2024-25 Budget Support
RAW thanks Tasmanian Government for crucial 2024-25 Budget funding.
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19.03.2024
FUNDRAISER - The Agricultural Contractors of Tasmania Support RAW
Learn about Bert Campbell's legacy. How Tasmania's agricultural community fosters a thriving future with RAW's support.
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19.03.2024
FUNDRAISER - The Heartfelt Support of Sadie and Matt
Uncover the story of Sadie and Matt's dedication to community and sustainability at Fat Pig Farm.
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01.10.2023
FUNDRAISER - 2024 Fire + Ferment Live Auction
Learn about how FermenTasmania and agriCULTURED festival supports Rural Alive & Well
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19.03.2024
FUNDRAISER - Robbie & Isabel Support of RAW
Learn about how Robbie & Isabel put generosity into action at the Landfall Farm Fresh Annual Lamb Sale.
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08.05.2024
Rural Alive & Well announce incoming CEO: Lee Whiteley
A Tasmanian-born and raised North West Coaster, Mr Whiteley has had a diverse career working in and driving success in high-level industry organisations.
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19.03.2024
FUNDRAISER - 2024 Wool Solutions Wool Bale Auction
Learn about how Wool Solutions put generosity into action at their latest Wool Bale Auction
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01.10.2023
FUNDRAISER - 2023 Landfall Angus Spring Bull Sale
Learn about how Landfall Angus put generosity into action at their Spring Bull Sale
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14.04.2024
FUNDRAISER - A Day In the Paddock with a View
Scott and Anita Frankcombe put generosity into action to brought their community in Sheffield together and raise funds for RAW
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14.02.2024
Clinical Support Partner: Tracy Spencer
Get to know one of our clinical support partners, psychologist Dr Tracy Spencer
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23.06.2023
Impact Report 22-23 FY
Read the latest impact report from Rural Alive & Well (RAW) for 2022 - 2023 FY
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Helping you navigate lifes challenges
10.07.2023
The RAW Gauge
Have you ever thought about situational stressors like a machine's temperature gauge?
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14.12.2022
Keep Connected
Research shows that loneliness is on the rise, and that social isolation presents a far greater risk of death than obesity, smoking 15 cigarettes a day, excessive alcohol consumption, or lack of physical activity.
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01.01.2024
Nurturing Wellbeing In Farming
Navigating Farming's Hard Seasons with Resilience and Self-Care
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20.10.2023
Suicidality in Tasmanian Farming – the impact of economic stress and climate change
Addressing Suicidality in Tasmania's Farming Communities
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01.12.2023
Understanding Stress Across Childhood Development
Guiding Children Through Stress. Recognising Signs and Offering Support
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11.12.2023
Nurturing Through Life's Stages
Empowering Parents and Understanding Human Development
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14.12.2022
Coping with loss
Losing a loved one can leave you feeling lost and confused.
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23.11.2022
Joy
When I Googled images for joy, I was met with random groups of people jumping in unison, arms high in the air, and a perfect sunset in the background.
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20.07.2022
When the going get's tough...
Have you ever faced the death of a loved one, a marriage breakdown, relationship difficulties, health issues, financial issues, difficulties with your children and/or elderly parents, bullying etc.?
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19.10.2022
Be kind to yourself
From a young age we are taught to be kind and respectful of others.
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23.06.2023
RAW Conversation: Seafood Industry
Join us in a conversation with local fishers around the impact of situational stressors and suicide within their lives
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19.07.2022
Stay Active
We are now into winter, which means with shorter days, colder temperatures, fog, rain and snow.
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22.09.2022
Make time for you
Okay, so some of you are probably rolling your eyes at the title, but stay with us for a minute.
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Upcoming Events Near You
27.05.2024
Friends of RAW Upcoming Session - Meander Valley
Make a difference with Friends of RAW. Upcoming Session at Meander Valley 21st November 2024.
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15.02.2024
RAW Hoedown at Hazelbrae
Join us for a Hoedown at Hazelbrae on Saturday the 7th December 2024!
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FEATURE: Seafood
RAW Conversations change lives. Watch our most recent conversation around the impacts of situational stressors and suicide within the seafood industry
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