The Rox Resiliency Project is a local initiative dedicated to exploring the strength, courage, and perseverance of individuals and families in our community. Through storytelling, interviews, and shared experiences, we aim to celebrate resilience, the human ability to adapt, recover, and thrive in the face of challenges.
Rox Resiliency is an initiative that will engage locals in Roxby Downs and Andamooka through a series of interviews and stories broadcasted on community radio later this year as part of our podcast series. These conversations will explore individual journeys through different experiences of extreme hardship and the inner and outer resources people drew on to meet those challenges with resilience. Storytelling is an ancient practice in society and a powerful source of education, inspiration, and shared human values. People of all ages and backgrounds experience hardships or crises at some point in life, and exploring this topic can inspire listeners to reflect on their own strengths and coping strategies.
This project is brought to life through community support and donations from BHP, giving a voice to stories that inspire, inform, and connect us all.
How to Get Involved
There are many ways to contribute to the Rox Resiliency Project:
- Share Your Story: If you or someone you know has a story of resilience, we’d love to hear it. Your story could explore personal challenges, overcoming obstacles, lessons learned through difficult times, or what resilience means to you. You can choose to be interviewed, or if you prefer to remain anonymous, we can pre-record your story using a different voice so your identity is protected.
- Volunteer: Join our team in producing episodes, conducting interviews, or helping with community events related to the project.
- Support: Donations help us keep the project running, support local contributors, and expand our reach.
To get involved, reach out via our contact page or email us directly at manager@roxfm.com.au or submit your story here.
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
Nelson Mandela
Where to Seek Help
Life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Here are local and national resources for support:
Local Support in Roxby Downs:
- Community Hub: Offers wellbeing programs, counselling referrals, and local support services.
- Flipside Youth Centre: Support for young people, including mentoring and wellbeing activities.
- Local Churches: Many offer pastoral care, counselling, and community support.
National Support Services:
- Lifeline (13 11 14): 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
- Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636): Mental health support and information.
- Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800): Counselling and support for children and young people.
- MensLine Australia (1300 78 99 78): Support for men’s mental health and wellbeing.
- Headspace: Support for young people, online or at your nearest centre.
We believe resilience is something we all have within us, and together, we can build a stronger, more connected community. Join us in exploring the many ways people in Roxby Downs overcome challenges and thrive.
