Selwyn_Times: June 21, 2023

34 Selwyn Times Wednesday June 21 2023
SELWYN RURAL LIFE
Advertising Feature
Rural Support Trust Ambassador
Matt Chisholm coming to Darfield
tough times. We’ve partnered with him because he has an
important message to share with rural people, to give hope
that there is a way through whatever difficulties individuals
and families may be facing.”
Feedback from those who attended the Time Out Tour
events across the country has been overwhelmingly positive.
“We are seeing evidence that Matt’s tour is helping. After each
event, people are reaching out to the Rural Support Trust and
other like-minded organisations for support. As Matt tours
other parts of the country, we hope more people are inspired
and feel confident about reaching out for help.”
Matt’s battles are documented in Imposter, a book he
published in 2021 and documentaries Like a Man and Man
Enough, both supported by the Mental Health Foundation.
He says his key message to anyone struggling with such
pressure was to ask for help. “Instead of having a conversation
with yourself, go and talk to someone. Take that first step
and life will change. Life can be infinitely greater than what it
feels like now. Often the best of times come after the worst of
times.”
TV presenter turned sheep and beef
farmer, Matt Chisholm, is bringing his
Time Out Tour to Darfield High School
on Wednesday July 5, 2023, in his role as
Ambassador for the Rural Support Trust.
Matt signed on as the Trust’s inaugural
Ambassador in 2022 and has been on a
nationwide tour talking about mental
wellness and resilience. So far, he has
visited 29 rural communities and
connected with more than 3,900 people.
He has openly shared his mental health
struggles and, through the tour, has been
talking about his personal experiences
and how he found a way through.
Matt started the tour in Southland
and Stewart Island in June 2022, then
headed to the Bay of Plenty, Top of the
South, Gisborne, Ashburton, Otago and
Taranaki. 2023 has seen him travel to
Waikato, Omihi and recently headed to
the top of the North Island.
Mike Green Chair of the Taranaki Rural
Support Trust and National Council says
“Matt’s role as our ambassador is about
remaining mentally resilient through
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Eftpos now available
Open Monday to Friday 6am-6pm, Saturday 8am-1pm or after hours by appointment
Doors open at 6.30pm,
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at Darfield High School.
The programme begins
at 7:00pm followed by
a light supper. Tickets
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