The Great Aussie Pub.
It’s a place where mates meet, drinks are drunk and friendships are forged.
But its also a place where people go to escape their problems – and sometimes the escape itself can
become an addiction.
That addiction alone can become dangerous.
Were you aware that gambling addicts are more likely to be found at a pub than anywhere else?
Were you aware that there are more people dependent on alcohol found in pubs more than anywhere else?
And the stats tell us that when 9 people suicide everyday, up to 69% of them have alcohol in their system (Cherpitel, Borges and Wilcox) and 10% have a gambling issue (Suicide Prevention Australia Gambling Report 2022).
This means pubs, family and friends all have responsibilities. And wouldn't you agree we need to have responsibilities?
I liken the scenario to my favourite Dad pub joke... an empty coke can walks into a pub and asks for a beer. The bartender looks him up and down and says “sorry mate, I can see you’re already drunk”.
What I’m saying is, we as a community need to look at things differently.
That's why our Great Aussie Pubs are the hubs. They are the keeper and creator of community.
The underlying issue is that frontline staff could play a role to help people doing it tough.
Which is where The Pub Whisperer Suicide Prevention Training comes in.
Says one publican who has already come on board: "Pubs are part of the community and having a gamble or having a drink can actually be dangerous when done to excess. By doing The Pub Whisperer course and being part of that community we want to be in a position where people are safe if they choose to do that in excess and are not thinking clearly."
Being The Pub Whisperer in your bar empowers you to navigate a HUMAN conversation around suicide.
It’s often a quiet conversation too – which is where the Pub Whisperer name comes in.
Because these are silent deaths in the community.
Can you imagine being a Pub Whisperer, being all you can be, knowing you saved a life?
Are you interested in creating better community? Giving your customers the best experience possible? To quench not only their thirst for liquid but thirst for community, friendship and that soul kind of feeling?
It could be a kind heart, a kindred soul or just someone they needed to see that day. No intention of needing to drown one's sorrows. Because you have helped them get to a place of safety?
So lets make sure that instead of silent deaths, people are heard.
Equip your staff to manage these HUMAN conversations and give them practical ways to respond to conversations that may pop up.
Because every pub needs a Pub Whisperer: to SPEAK UP When They See The SIGNS.
There's a role for everyone to play.
The Pub Whisperer is supported by Seaford Rotary in South Australia and Good Better Best Men, a not-for-profit assisting men in their journey to their heart.
For more info visit www.thepubwhisperer.com.
Were you aware that there are more people dependent on alcohol found in pubs more than anywhere else?
And the stats tell us that when 9 people suicide everyday, up to 69% of them have alcohol in their system (Cherpitel, Borges and Wilcox) and 10% have a gambling issue (Suicide Prevention Australia Gambling Report 2022).
This means pubs, family and friends all have responsibilities. And wouldn't you agree we need to have responsibilities?
I liken the scenario to my favourite Dad pub joke... an empty coke can walks into a pub and asks for a beer. The bartender looks him up and down and says “sorry mate, I can see you’re already drunk”.
What I’m saying is, we as a community need to look at things differently.
That's why our Great Aussie Pubs are the hubs. They are the keeper and creator of community.
The underlying issue is that frontline staff could play a role to help people doing it tough.
Which is where The Pub Whisperer Suicide Prevention Training comes in.
Says one publican who has already come on board: "Pubs are part of the community and having a gamble or having a drink can actually be dangerous when done to excess. By doing The Pub Whisperer course and being part of that community we want to be in a position where people are safe if they choose to do that in excess and are not thinking clearly."
Being The Pub Whisperer in your bar empowers you to navigate a HUMAN conversation around suicide.
It’s often a quiet conversation too – which is where the Pub Whisperer name comes in.
Because these are silent deaths in the community.
Can you imagine being a Pub Whisperer, being all you can be, knowing you saved a life?
Are you interested in creating better community? Giving your customers the best experience possible? To quench not only their thirst for liquid but thirst for community, friendship and that soul kind of feeling?
It could be a kind heart, a kindred soul or just someone they needed to see that day. No intention of needing to drown one's sorrows. Because you have helped them get to a place of safety?
So lets make sure that instead of silent deaths, people are heard.
Equip your staff to manage these HUMAN conversations and give them practical ways to respond to conversations that may pop up.
Because every pub needs a Pub Whisperer: to SPEAK UP When They See The SIGNS.
There's a role for everyone to play.
The Pub Whisperer is supported by Seaford Rotary in South Australia and Good Better Best Men, a not-for-profit assisting men in their journey to their heart.
For more info visit www.thepubwhisperer.com.
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Meet The Founder of The Pub WhispererEver have an idea that was so good you couldn’t get it out of your head?
That’s what happened to me in 2020. “Suicide prevention skills for bar staff in pubs and clubs”, was my thought. And so, I went about creating it. |
After writing The Suicide Prevention Checklist for bar staff, I decided to organise a few Pubs Supporting People Days during Covid, which involved pushing tables together to create community again.
I studied different elements of mental health first aid, suicide prevention and non-violent communication and then in 2023 I collaborated with a sustainable solutions educator to bring you The Pub Whisperer Suicide Prevention Training.
When that relationship broke down I reached out to Black Dog Institute.
They teamed up with me to offer publicans and their staff the online Recognise and Respond Suicide Prevention training.
By that stage I had already written The SPEAK UP When You The SIGNS Addendum - designed specifically for pub staff.
The two marry together seamlessly and realise that this unique offering to the world, has the power to save lives.
On a global scale.
Yes, it’s fair to say that I have been on a mission to save lives.
My full name is Jonathan Hart, but my mates call me Jono, or these days "The Original Pub Whisperer".
I was born in Cardiff, Wales and emigrated to Adelaide, Australia when I was 5.
A divorced father of 4, I thought travelling Australia with my family filming pubs along the way would be a good idea.
Turned out it was a great idea!
And so, Great Aussie Pubs the website was born.
It’s a website which ultimately aims to document the Great Aussie Pubs that make our beautiful country what it is.
I can’t wait to see where this journey goes. And I'd love your support.
Stay tuned for more good news!
Subscribe to the newsletter here.
I studied different elements of mental health first aid, suicide prevention and non-violent communication and then in 2023 I collaborated with a sustainable solutions educator to bring you The Pub Whisperer Suicide Prevention Training.
When that relationship broke down I reached out to Black Dog Institute.
They teamed up with me to offer publicans and their staff the online Recognise and Respond Suicide Prevention training.
By that stage I had already written The SPEAK UP When You The SIGNS Addendum - designed specifically for pub staff.
The two marry together seamlessly and realise that this unique offering to the world, has the power to save lives.
On a global scale.
Yes, it’s fair to say that I have been on a mission to save lives.
My full name is Jonathan Hart, but my mates call me Jono, or these days "The Original Pub Whisperer".
I was born in Cardiff, Wales and emigrated to Adelaide, Australia when I was 5.
A divorced father of 4, I thought travelling Australia with my family filming pubs along the way would be a good idea.
Turned out it was a great idea!
And so, Great Aussie Pubs the website was born.
It’s a website which ultimately aims to document the Great Aussie Pubs that make our beautiful country what it is.
I can’t wait to see where this journey goes. And I'd love your support.
Stay tuned for more good news!
Subscribe to the newsletter here.