Janice Gulbransen was brought up on an Orchard in Marlborough before taking up a career in education.
Before her retirement she was Principal at Blenheim School, Brightwater Primary and also Nayland Primary School. Many of you will already know her.
Recently she picked up the well-being co-ordinator role for Rural Support Trust.
Janice says RST has a number of different mechanisms for supporting rural people who need help.
It’s part of a nation-wide network aiming to help people with problems from adverse events, financial pressures, animal welfare or personal issues relating to mental or physical wellbeing.
The trust covers all aspects of rural agribusiness; dry stock, dairy, cropping, horticulture, forestry, poultry, viticulture and rural contracting.
We support all rural people -- owners, managers, staff, and contractors.
The RST website also has lots of helpful information she says.
If more than a cup of tea and a yarn is needed, she can connect those in need with the professionals who can provide further support. She can talk over the phone or come to you for a free and confidential chat, anytime, anywhere.
The trust’s 0800 help line is overseen by experienced co-ordinators who will help choose the right person to assist in resolving the challenge at hand.
The contact for Marlborough, Tasman and the West Coast is 0800 787 254 or fill in the contact form on www.rural-support.org.nz/Regions/South-Island/Top-of-the-South
