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Grinding Gears and Burning Diesel

By Ian "eno" Taylor

Men's mental health is important to me, and Truck Drivers are a forgotten society. We keep the country moving, but we also need help and support.  I want to make a difference in the lives of heavy vehicle drivers, whether its interstate freight drivers, excavator operators, or the local garbage truck.  We need help and we need to know it is ok to TALK and someone will be there to LISTEN.  I've partnered up with Lifeline North Coast to host this event, to raise awareness and get the help our Truckies need.   I myself have called the 13 11 14 Lifeline crisis phone line. I want to do my share in breaking the stigma of men talking about their mental health and their daily concerns and ensuring they can get the best advice and help they need.

Every dollar raised goes directly to saving lives within our local community and will be directed back into the 13 11 14 crisis phone line, but also a portion of the money raised, Lifeline North Coast will provide training and support directly to our community of truck drivers to help prevent further suicides and provide our frontline workers with tools and practical tips on how to manage their mental health and support their mates on a daily basis. 

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Convoy

Friday 12th Nov

The Cold Hard Facts

Wednesday 10th Nov

Did you know that while one in five Australians are experiencing a mental health condition at any time, truck drivers are 7% more likely to develop depression.

Workers regularly deal with long working hours, which can lead to stress and related health concerns. The same survey also revealed 65% of drivers work longer hours than recommended, leading to a higher risk of burnout and road accidents.

Also worth noting is that Australia’s transport and trucking industry has long been dominated by men, with women accounting for just three percent of truck drivers. This means not only are mental illness rates higher among truck drivers – but because most truck drivers are men, the likelihood of them seeking help is lower.

Suicide Bereavement Group Coffs Harbour

Wednesday 10th Nov

Thank you to my Sponsors

$1.02k

Martin Lawson

$1,000

Hamilton Haulage

$1,000

Kt Haulage

Thank you so much eno for all your help and involving my beautiful son in your convoy. Means a lot to all my family.

$515

Nicholas Crawford

$515

A&s Cuthel Earthmoving & Transport Pty Ltd

Keep it going

$500

Wisemantel Transport

Thank you

$313.20

Robinson Heavy Haulage

$300

Midcoast Trucks Midcoast Trucks

$104.40

Ljs Earthmoving Repairs

Good job mate

$104.40

Tane And Fam

Amazing work you are doing. I don't think anyone these days hasn't been effected by the ,"black dog"". I knew there was a reason why Tane (and we) love you so much 👍👍

$104.40

Anonymous

$104.40

Khazan Singh

$104.40

Tim Cooper

Sorry I never met ya Hainsey.

$104.40

Robyn & Grant Connelly

$104.40

Coffs Mechanical Repairs

$104.40

Kaitoa

hey eno love your work!! as a 29 yr that delivers medical gas around the country to saves people's life I find myself coming home for a 24 to empty house and nobody wants to know you. really hits home anyway that's enough from me see you down the highway.

$104.40

Carmel Hill

$104.40

Anonymous

$52.20

Andrew John Rhodes

Well done legend stepping up and making this happen thanks Brother

$52.20

Sonia Rhodes

Good on ya mate - I’ll match Roodie’s (Andrew Rhodes) donation - can’t have that ugly boofhead having one up on me 😂😂

$52.20

Alison Marie Traynor

Cool Eno & Nic!

$52.20

Benette Hibbins

$52.20

Nic And Eno

$52.20

Ned And Lorena

Good work mate

$52.20

Claire Simmonds

All power to your initiative to save lives of some of the most vital workers in our community.

$52.20

Eco Used Oil Collections

The truckers should’ve told their mates before all this grief, it’s amazing how many other friends feel the pain. 🇦🇺

$52.20

Marg And Nick

Stay safe

$52.20

Sandra Mckelligott

$52.20

Rahni Hunt

$52.20

Aleesha Cuthel

$52.20

Allister Crowley

I Don't drive a truck, but life is hard and this was a sad day for me but remember to SPEAK UP... There is help...

$52.20

Bruce & Amanda Ashcroft

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Anton & Hanika .

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Kim Batty

Thank you xx

$50

Melinda Roach

$50

Rustic Kindness

♥️

$50

Katie Hood

$40.72

Anonymous

$40.72

Michal Stead

In memory of Allan “Steady” Stead. Who started as an apprentice diesel mechanicand retired as the Australian service Manager for Kenworth Trucks . “ Keep on Trucking Steady1 your loving Family misses you still

$31.32

Blake Bridge

❤️❤️

$31.32

Trish Isles

Awesome work Eno!

$31.32

Windsor Dunning

Beautiful fundraiser for amazing humans🤎

$20.88

Esther Nentwig

I am donating because I believe this a very important Cause.My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones.

$20.88

Kim Wiggins

$20.88

Anonymous

Thank you 🙏

$20.88

Anonymous

$20.88

James Greenham

$20.88

Blake Cuthel

$20.88

Kurt Cornish

$10.44

Deborah Ware

Mark was a great guy and it is good to see others out there also think so too. Great job you have done.

$5.22

Pauline Kay

$5.22

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