//Giant pumpkins help squash mental health stigma in the Who would have ever thought that a...

//Giant pumpkins help squash mental health stigma in the Cooroong// Who would have ever thought that a conversation about a giant vegetable could help to save someone’s life? But it seems to be the case in the Coorong district. The Tailem Bend Giant Pumpkin Growing Competition first began in 2017 to raise awareness and support for suicide prevention in the Coorong District Council area. The battle of giant pumpkins aims to start a conversation about mental health and suicide prevention in local rural communities, and all proceeds raised from the program go towards the Coorong Suicide Prevention Network – known locally as ‘Conversations Matter’.// Pictured below is 2019 winner, Craig Lutze and his son Darren from Coonalpyn. ???????????? To read the full media release click below http://www.coorong.sa.gov.au/…/Giant%20pumpkin%20growing%20… #conversationsmatter