Are They Triple OK‪?‬ R U OK?

With over 30 years’ experience in law enforcement, Detective Chief Inspector Garry Sims APM is a serving member of NSW Police and a dedicated R U OK? community ambassador.
In this episode you will hear:
How to deal with grief and guilt How to spot the signs that someone might be struggling How to prepare for an R U OK? Conversation Hosted by Matt Newlands, R U OK? community ambassador, former police officer, counsellor, and mental health advocate.  Matt currently works at Military and Emergency Service Health Australia (MESHA) and is a proud husband and father.
Note: This podcast discusses mental health, including suicide. For professional support please seek assistance by contacting your trusted healthcare professional or Lifeline on 13 11 14. If you are concerned for your safety or the safety of others please seek immediate assistance by calling 000. Find Help for a directory of national support services.
Visit R U OK? for more information and practical tips on asking ‘are you OK?’
CREDITS:
Host: Matt Newlands
Guest: Garry Sims APM
Supported by Pinnacle Charitable Foundation
R U OK? acknowledge the lands on which this podcast was recorded and pay our respects to elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the diversity of First Nations peoples and cultures, their ongoing connection to country and the strength garnered through such connections.

With over 30 years’ experience in law enforcement, Detective Chief Inspector Garry Sims APM is a serving member of NSW Police and a dedicated R U OK? community ambassador.
In this episode you will hear about:
Garry’s experience in losing a peer to suicide Breaking down stigma amongst first responders The importance of building a workplace culture that encourages connections and conversations Hosted by Matt Newlands, R U OK? community ambassador, former police officer, counsellor, and mental health advocate.  Matt currently works at Military and Emergency Service Health Australia (MESHA) and is a proud husband and father.
Note: This podcast discusses mental health, including suicide. For professional support please seek assistance by contacting your trusted healthcare professional or Lifeline on 13 11 14. If you are concerned for your safety or the safety of others please seek immediate assistance by calling 000. Find Help for a directory of national support services.
Visit R U OK? for more information and practical tips on asking ‘are you OK?’
CREDITS:
Host: Matt Newlands
Guest: Garry Sims APM
Supported by Pinnacle Charitable Foundation
R U OK? acknowledge the lands on which this podcast was recorded and pay our respects to elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the diversity of First Nations peoples and cultures, their ongoing connection to country and the strength garnered through such connections.

Tara Lal is a professional firefighter and peer support officer with Fire + Rescue NSW. Tara is also a PhD candidate. Her research focuses on the impact of suicide on firefighters and how the voices of those with lived experiences can effect meaningful change at an individual, organisational and community level.
In this episode you will hear insights into:
Tara’s PhD research into firefighters and their experiences of suicide The role of peer support officers How family and friends can support loved ones in the emergency services Hosted by Matt Newlands, R U OK? community ambassador, former police officer, counsellor, and mental health advocate.  Matt currently works at Military and Emergency Service Health Australia (MESHA) and is a proud husband and father.
Note: This podcast discusses mental health, including suicide. For professional support please seek assistance by contacting your trusted healthcare professional or Lifeline on 13 11 14. If you are concerned for your safety or the safety of others please seek immediate assistance by calling 000. Find Help for a directory of national support services.
Visit R U OK? for more information and practical tips on asking ‘are you OK?’
CREDITS:
Host: Matt Newlands
Guest: Tara Lal
Supported by Pinnacle Charitable Foundation
R U OK? acknowledge the lands on which this podcast was recorded and pay our respects to elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the diversity of First Nations peoples and cultures, their ongoing connection to country and the strength garnered through such connections.

Tara Lal is a professional firefighter and peer support officer with Fire + Rescue NSW. Tara is also a PhD candidate. Her research focuses on the impact of suicide on firefighters and how the voices of those with lived experiences can effect meaningful change at an individual, organisational and community level.
In this episode you will hear insights into:
How Tara found meaning after the loss of her brother to suicide How to integrate work and personal life as a first responder Strategies to help break down self-stigma Hosted by Matt Newlands, R U OK? community ambassador, former police officer, counsellor, and mental health advocate.  Matt currently works at Military and Emergency Service Health Australia (MESHA) and is a proud husband and father.
Note: This podcast discusses mental health, including suicide. For professional support please seek assistance by contacting your trusted healthcare professional or Lifeline on 13 11 14. If you are concerned for your safety or the safety of others please seek immediate assistance by calling 000. Find Help for a directory of national support services.
Visit R U OK? for more information and practical tips on asking ‘are you OK?’
CREDITS:
Host: Matt Newlands
Guest: Tara Lal
Supported by Pinnacle Charitable Foundation
R U OK? acknowledge the lands on which this podcast was recorded and pay our respects to elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the diversity of First Nations peoples and cultures, their ongoing connection to country and the strength garnered through such connections.

James Maskey, is a former Queensland police officer with a passion to enhance the mental, physical, and social wellbeing of the first responder community. His contribution is reflected through his work at Fortem Australia and previously in Beyond Blue’s Police and Emergency Services Program.
This episode will explore:
Beyond Blue’s research – Answering the call, national survey Practical tools & tips to drive cultural change and build a mentally healthy workplace The importance of an R U OK? Conversation Hosted by Matt Newlands, R U OK? community ambassador, former police officer, counsellor, and mental health advocate. Matt currently works at Military and Emergency Service Health Australia (MESHA) and is a proud husband and father.
Note: This podcast series discusses mental health, including suicide. For professional support please seek assistance by contacting your trusted healthcare professional or Lifeline on 13 11 14. If you are concerned for your safety or the safety of others please seek immediate assistance by calling 000. Find Help for a directory of national support services.
Visit R U OK? for more information and practical tips on asking ‘are you OK?’
CREDITS:
Host: Matt Newlands
Guest: James Maskey
Supported by Pinnacle Charitable Foundation
R U OK? acknowledge the lands on which this podcast was recorded and pay our respects to elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the diversity of First Nations peoples and cultures, their ongoing connection to country and the strength garnered through such connections.

James Maskey, is a former Queensland police officer with a passion to enhance the mental, physical, and social wellbeing of the first responder community. His contribution is reflected through his work at Fortem Australia and previously in Beyond Blue’s Police and Emergency Services Program.
In this episode will you hear about:
James’ personal lived experience The impact identity has on first responders The role of agencies in supporting mental health and wellbeing of their people Hosted by Matt Newlands, R U OK? community ambassador, former police officer, counsellor, and mental health advocate. Matt currently works at Military and Emergency Service Health Australia (MESHA) and is a proud husband and father.
Note: This podcast series discusses mental health, including suicide. For professional support please seek assistance by contacting your trusted healthcare professional or Lifeline on 13 11 14. If you are concerned for your safety or the safety of others please seek immediate assistance by calling 000. Find Help for a directory of national support services.
Visit R U OK? for more information and practical tips on asking ‘are you OK?’
CREDITS:
Host: Matt Newlands
Guest: James Maskey
Supported by Pinnacle Charitable Foundation
R U OK? acknowledge the lands on which this podcast was recorded and pay our respects to elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the diversity of First Nations peoples and cultures, their ongoing connection to country and the strength garnered through such connections.