It's a desperately sad fact that every day in Australia, one man over the age of 65 takes their own life. One focus group has been at the forefront of stemming these rates in regional communities and rural areas ..

Radio Radio COTA Podcast # 98 looks into the forgotten generation that is older men. We speak with Louise Adcock, the Manager of The Older Mens Network, (known as TOMNET), which creates networks of older men (50+) who genuinely care about the welfare of each other and find a sense of belonging. They provide Peer Support for men who have retired, or are thinking about retiring, assisting them through the hidden hardships of this new phase of their life. Through rediscovering fulfilling lives, these men regain purpose, and the ability to connect, and contribute to the community.

We also chat with Sharon Boyce. Born and bred in Toowoomba, Sharon was diagnosed with Juvenile Chronic Arthritis at the age of eleven. A twice published author, a winner of the Queensland Regional Achiever Service Award, a recipient of the Australia Day Citizen of the Year Award, a recipient of a Human Rights Award for Individual Service to Community, Sharon is also the designer and developer of the DisAbility and Diversity Program.

As one of those thousands of people in the Toowoomba region who accesses the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Sharon shares her experience with the NDIS, and the experience of others she works with.

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