Rural Support Trust's Time Out Tour - Taranaki May 28, 2024

The Rural Support Trust, in proud partnership with ANZ, Bayleys, BDO, Datamars Livestock, Fonterra, and Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), are excited to bring the Time Out Tour to Taranaki on May 28, 2024 for a fantastic panel style event!

Our ambassador, farmer and TV personality, Matt Chisholm, might have removed the biggest stressor in his life when he left the newsroom, but his struggles continued. Eventually, he was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. So, what tools does he use to manage his anxiety and remain mentally fit for life? What other tools are out there that may help? How can we help people who are struggling? Join Matt for an important and entertaining yarn that’ll help you look after your greatest assets - you and the people around you. 

The Rural Support Trust has partnered with Matt Chisholm to help rural communities continue the conversation about mental health. With the support of the regional Rural Support Trusts across New Zealand, we’re once again bringing Matt to a rural venue near you. 

Chisholm has had personal experience of mental health struggles, and the Time Out Tour gives him a chance to share with rural communities how he found a way through. 

Come along to another great round of the Rural Support Trusts Time Out Tour where Matt will host a great panel of speakers.

• Learn about how Matt found a way through his mental health challenges. 
• Hear about ways rural communities can support each another. 
• Hear about what tools he uses to help manage his anxiety and remain mentally fit for life and what tools are out there and how we can help other people struggling. 
• Prepare to be entertained along the way while catching up with rural people in your community.

Doors open from 6:00 pm with a light supper and cash bar available during the event. The programme begins at 7:00 pm.

Free Parking onsite.

Tickets are FREE and registrations are essential for catering purposes.

This is strictly an R15 event.

Meet our panel:

Kane Briscoe

Dr Angela McGregor: 

Dr Angela McGregor is a Medical Doctor who has recently worked in Te Puna Waiora, the Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Te Whatu Ora Taranaki (formerly the Taranaki District Health Board) and who has had a long-time interest in Mental Health. She is particularly interested in gender stereotypes, and how these stereotypes impact the health behaviours of men and women.

Dr McGregor has facilitated online group courses (including Men Matters, a 6-week course for farming men), webinar series, and 1:1 coaching to give clients new perspectives on what’s holding them back and to propel them to take different next steps to create their dream life.