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Don't Keep It Under Your Hat

What is 'Don't Keep It Under Your Hat'?

“Don’t Keep It Under Your Hat” is a campaign that runs from the 23rd of March – 24th of April designed to get farmers talking and back to lovin’ life a bit more.

It aims to normalise help-seeking behaviour and remove tricky barriers to farmers getting the help they need earlier.

Since 2020 TIACS has been texting and talking with tradies, truckies, farmers and blue-collar workers to help them clear their heads. Our service is free, professional and confidential and manned by people whose job it is to get people doing it tough, talking in productive ways.

And like a great hat, we can take this message anywhere. With your support.

"Every 10 days an Australian farmer takes their own life"

Source: NORCO National Farmer Wellbeing Report 2023

Right now, farmers are at risk despite some new help being available.

On the land it’s easy to hit a rough patch and not enough farmers are getting the help they need, when they need it.

The science says it’s hard to get farmers talking about what’s troubling them. And accessing a relatable and effective service doesn’t come easy, especially when resources can be costly, thin on the ground and waiting times, long.

How to support

TELL YOUR MATES

A chat could save a life. Let your mates know about TIACS and the support available. It's free, professional and just a text or call away.

FUNDRAISE OR DONATE

Support the cause by hosting a fundraising event or by making a donation. Every contribution helps us provide free counselling to those who need it most.

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SHARE THE MESSAGE

Spread the word! Share the campaign on socials or put up posters in your workplace or community. Together, we can ensure more people know support is available.

Farmer Tim Testimonial

A farmer from SA has a story that’ll hit you right in the heart. With relationship issues and financial pressure weighing him down, this is his story of how he turned his life around.

Tim’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience. It’s proof that even when life feels overwhelming, taking that first step to reach out can spark a change you never thought possible.

Download our resources below to spread the word

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Partnerships Specialist

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TIACS IS LOOKING FOR MORE EPIC HUMANS TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

We’re all about going ‘above and beyond’ for our clients and partners and passionate about
investing in our people and workplace culture.

We are building the most innovative social purpose counselling service in the country and are
looking for two exceptional Partnerships Specialist to join our team.

One role is specifically targeting the farming and agricultural industry.

TIACS was started by the co-founders of TradeMutt - Dan Allen and Edward Ross.

TradeMutt and TIACS are connected by their co-founders but serve complimentary but separate responses in
changing the mental health landscape, in Australia. TradeMutt prevention focus as a social impact workwear brand
is all about starting conversations. That's why every shirt says This Is A Conversation Starter across the back.

Because that's exactly what they're designed to do. TIACS is a not-for-profit social purpose early intervention
counselling service. We provide free, professional, confidential and accessible counselling both over the phone
and by text to tradies, truckies, farmers, blue-collar community and those who care about them.

PARTNERSHIP SPECIALIST

These roles exist to build meaningful partnerships that help TIACS connect with and support blue collar industries.
It’s about creating genuine engagement, activating shared-value initiatives, and making sure our partners feel seen,
heard, and valued. You’ll help shape how we show up - at events, in campaigns, and through everyday
interactions—bringing warmth, reliability, and purpose to everything we do. You’ll support the systems and
relationships that keep our Alliance strong, while contributing to a culture that’s collaborative, curious, and
grounded in impact and evidence.

Alliance & Stakeholder Engagement
Be the connector! Help drive the TIACS Alliance by coordinating partner engagement, managing logistics, and
showing up as a proud brand champion. Keep our CRM humming and support tailored engagement plans that build
real impact.

Partnership Development & Activation
Spot opportunities, spark ideas, and help our partnerships thrive. You’ll build strong networks, coordinate
meaningful touchpoints, and bring fresh thinking to how we collaborate with partners and supporters.

Contract & Investment Support
Keep our partnership agreements on track and support new investment opportunities. You’ll help manage
contracts, maintain accurate records, and contribute insights that shape our future strategy and evidence based
practice.

Team & Culture Contribution
Bring your whole self. We’re all about collaboration, innovation, and purpose. You’ll contribute to a positive,
inclusive culture, communicate with clarity, and stay curious about what’s next in partnerships - creating a
movement that is by industry for industry and focused on delivering industry-driven solutions to industry-specific
challenges.

 Full-Time position (Some evening and weekend work required).
 Above Award Wage and Excellent Salary Packaging Benefits
 Brisbane based
 Work from Home/Office model (minimum 2 days in office)

Before you apply, we encourage you to visit TIACS and TradeMutt websites and suss us out before pressing
send with your resume. You’ll get a sense of what we are looking for and if you’re A game is going to propel
our mission and vision.

If you think "Yep that is something I want to be a part of" then send your resume to admin@tiacs.org with a short cover letter (no more than 1 page) telling us why you would be a great addition to our team.

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