15/06/2026
Following the success of the first screening last year, there will be a second screening of the movie Just A Farmer in Harden Murrumburrah.
The free evening includes a community dinner before the screening of the movie, as well as a Q and A panel following on afterwards.
Attending the Q and A panel will be film writer, producer and performer Leila McDougall; John Harper of Mate Helping Mate; Emma Bromham, Su***de Prevention Lead at Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network; and Dr Amila Panangala, known locally as Dr Rawee, from Kruger Medical Centre.
The discussion will explore rural identity, mental health, resilience, su***de prevention, local support pathways and the role of everyday conversations in strengthening rural communities.
The event wil be held on Saturday the 20th of June at the Harden Country Club.
Arrival and registration will commence from 5.15pm. The community dinner will take place at 6pm, before the movie commences at 7pm.
Harden Local Health Advisory Committee (LHAC) and Harden Murrumburrah Regional Development Corporation (HRDC) have worked together to deliver the second screening and create the community event.
Harden LHAC Vice Chair Angla Leitner said the committee wanted people to feel comfortable attending, whether they came with family, friends, neighbours or on their own.
“Our hope is that people feel welcome from the moment they arrive,” Ms Leitner said.
“This is about community, connection and making space for conversations that can genuinely help people.”
HRDC CEO Melissa Pinney said the organisation was pleased to support the committee’s work.
“Harden LHAC has shown real leadership in bringing this important conversation back to the community,” Ms Pinney said.
“HRDC is pleased to support the committee through the grant and administration processes, helping ensure the event can be delivered as a welcoming, accessible community screening.”
Registration is requested to assist with seating and dietary requirements.
Attendees can register at https://events.humanitix.com/just-a-farmer-harden-murrumburrah-2026 or by calling Harden Country Club on (02) 6386 2483.
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