Fill Your Silo: Navigating The Tough Season - Cummins

COST
Free

DATE/TIME
Friday, 20th of February,
12:00pm – 3:00pm

LOCATION
48 Railway Terrace, Cummins SA 5631

Whether you’re working on the land, in town, or behind the scenes, rural life can bring unique pressures—and it can also bring incredible strength. These free community events are a chance to pause, connect, and walk away with practical tools to support your mental health and wellbeing.

💛 Women only
🍽 Dinner/light refreshments provided
🎟 Free community event
🧒 Children are welcome to attend

Hosted in partnership with Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation and local services.

This session will include:

● Real, honest conversations about mental health and what it looks like in rural communities

● Insight into how stress affects our body and brain

● A down-to-earth workshop with psychologist and farmer Steph Schmidt, exploring the “Fill Your Silo” concept—what drains us, what fills us, and how to look after ourselves in tough seasons

● A take-home wellbeing resource pack

● Conversation and connection with others in your community

Listen to our inspiring guest speaker

Steph Schmidt

Steph is a clinical psychologist, farmer, mum of three, and founder of Farm Life Psych. Living and working on a sheep and cropping farm in South Australia, Steph understands firsthand the pressures and joys of rural life. She’s passionate about making mental health strategies accessible and practical for rural communities, with a focus on strengthening resilience, relationships, and wellbeing.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Breakthrough acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of this nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. We recognise all Australian communities who, through their lived experience, help to guide the research funded by Breakthrough.

Acknowledgement of Lived Experience

Breakthrough acknowledges those with lived experiences of mental illness. Every person’s story is uniquely theirs with their own challenges and triumphs, hopes and dreams; but together, we all share the same desire to live a life of connection, belonging and freedom. We are grateful to those who are willing to share their stories, and for the opportunities to listen.