249: 3 Million Acres & 3 Kids: Connie Wood’s station life in the Territory

Connie Wood, her husband Matt and their 3 kids manage Wave Hill Station in the Northern Territory. A property that spans 3 million acres and is a 5 hour drive away from the closest big town, Katherine. And the realities of living on a remote station? We’ll, they’re a lot. When Connie had her first child, she used to drive a 300 kilometre round trip just to get to a mother’s group for some support and connection. The groceries are delivered by a truck once a week, and if anyone forgets to order bread or milk, well, forget it! And when their son was diagnosed with ADHD, Connie and Matt found support through the local Aboriginal health clinic - because the specialist in Darwin couldn’t see them for a year. But through all of this, alongside her own mental health battles, Connie is extremely pragmatic and positive. I thoroughly enjoyed this chat with Connie, especially the part where she talked about her kids being the light she needed through her darkest times. This is her story.Warning: This episode discusses mental health and briefly mentions suicide. If you need support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. The ‘Innovate with nbn’ grants program has been designed to help innovative regional and remote businesses to thrive and grow.Nbn is looking for digital businesses in regional and remote Australia who live and breathe technology in Education, Agriculture, Women in Regional Business, Indigenous Business, Health, & Tourism and the Arts. To learn more about the Innovate with nbn Grants Program and the incredible recipients, click HEREhttps://www.instagram.com/motherlandaustralia