The Big Shout - Sober in the Country

The Big Shout wall of legends

Lynne Baltruweit

$10.00

Thank you for your strength

Jessica Wigg

$40.00

I wouldn’t be 4 years sober without Sober in the country! Much love

Prue Egan

$250.00

Shanna you rock

Cheryl Bowers

$25.76

Anonymous

$250.00

Roz Daly

$50.00

Thank you for your amazing work #OK2SAYNO. So important!

Kylie Brockmann

$500.00

Deirdre Fagan

$50.00

Thank you for all your great work promoting it’s ok to say no and for providing support across the country

Suzi Evans

$250.00

Words cannot express how important the work that Shanna and Sober in the Country are doing - such a wonderful initiative and the flow on effect is endless - well done x

R W

$50.00

Emma Mann

$100.00

Jody Clausen

$250.00

I have benefited from Shan, Flip and The Tribe over years - sending much love and respect ❤️

Dean Jackson

$25.00

My struggle has been with food, so I can totally understand struggling with alcohol or anything else. I'm finally on top of my struggle now and it feels amazing. Happy to help in a small way.

Katie Jayne

$25.00

Lovehate Design+Brand - Leithy & John

$250.00

The life-saving work you do – from The Bush Tribe keeping people connected and supported at the times they need it the most to your workshops and talks and all the tools and resources you offer – is extraordinary. And so are you Shan, Flip and the whole SITC team. Working with your charity has been one of the most meaningful experiences of our careers (and our lives) ...most especially helping with this campaign. Love your work and love you lots, LB & J. xo

Tony Lewis

$50.00

Sonja Vukovich

$50.00

Because I can! (and not a can can!) Sorry I can’t give more at the moment. Best wishes and hopefully the outcome is a massive success.

Patrick Bush

$51.22

Jordina Goold

$50.00

Kate Linnett

$100.00

Michael Carter

$500.00

Tim Whan

$250.00

Love your work Sober In The Country. You are making a huge positive contribution to thousands of lives.

Mary Browning

$50.00

Anonymous

$25.00

Kate Scott

$50.00

Keep up the fantastic work ! You really are making a difference.

Kim Wilkinson

$50.00

Karryn Hancock

$50.00 Monthly

Im Grateful I came across Shanna Whan interview a few years Back and without the amazing Charity she started in 2015 SITC . I honestly know I wouldnt be here without the Genuine Care, Support and Safe space this Charity has created and provides is just one of the many Reasons ill be making a Monthly contribution . Shan an flip Keep up the Amazing amazing behind the scenes work you do it doesnt go unnoticed mate xx

Anonymous

$250.00

Thank you for your dedication and service 🙏🏻

Belinda Allitt

$200.00

Congratulations on The Big Shout! Let’s go!!

Maxine Enright

$50.00

Love this idea and a big shout out to everyone battling the booze and those ( you know who you are ) who have beaten it ❤️

Kate Mcbride

$50.00

Michael Burke

$25.00

Gayle Lancaster

$50.00

Love your work Shan. Cheers🎉

Andy Jones

$25.00

I am making this donation in support of the wonderful work you provide people like me. Who have battled with addiction for many years and now celebrate over 4 years of sobriety. Keep up your inspirational work.

Athena Leane

$50.00

Brian Moore

$50.00

Congratulations team, and thank you, for your work making Australia a better place.

Anonymous

$25.00

Danielle Sticklen

$250.00

Proud to support Sober in the Country. This community helped change my life. Grateful for the Bush Tribe & everything you do.

Carmel Dawe

$25.00

I’m so proud of what you guys are achieving, and so proud of my mate Flip! I’m over 20 years sober now and the awareness and support you are generating is absolutely awesome!

Chez Ray

$500.00

I’m so grateful for SITC support and the awesome Bush Tribe, get behind it if you can 👌

Anonymous

$50.00

Louise Middleton

$50.00

Tracy Millard

$25.00

This organisation gives me hope for so many people in the country struggling with booze blues 💕

Anonymous

$10.00

ETCH Sparkling - Andy & Jason Quin

$500.00

We're SO proud to support the Sober in the Country message of social inclusion - go well team!

Fiona Fox

$100.00

6 weeks into being grog free (supporting my partner and also being healthier). Every $1 counts.

Meegan Seeds

$50.00

Love you all x

Anonymous

$50.00

Love the work you do and the message you put out there. Alcohol is such a big player in the identity of country living. Thank you for helping people choose to be a better version of themselves.

Christopher Meaker

$50.00

Let’s go! Love ya work.

Hamish Barker

$51.22

Jennifer Hetherington

$51.22

The Agency Bundaberg

$1,000.00

Love your work team! This donation is from The Agency Bundaberg on behalf of clients Ross and Tanya. After every sale with our 'Keys to the Community' initiative, we give $1000 to a special cause nominated by our clients, and they chose Sober In The Country. Keep up the great work!

Joe Robinson

$5,000.00

Good luck Shan, awesome job!

A word from The Big Shout's ambassador, Erik Thomson

Why your support is needed now

Right now, tens of thousands of rural and remote Australians are struggling with alcohol harm and addiction in isolation with little to no access to the support they need ... leading to depression, social isolation, farm accidents, suicide, preventable early deaths and other devastating outcomes.

We're aiming to raise $1 million in the month of February to extend our charity's impact, linking our mates who want to cut back or cut out booze to the support they need, sharing stories of hope, and helping make sure everyone is included, no matter the kind of drink in their hand.

We can't do this life-saving work without you. Every donation, big or small will have a huge impact.

**Join The Big Shout, and together we can "shout" our mates a chance for a better life**.

DONATE NOW

Right now, tens of thousands of rural and remote Australians are struggling with alcohol harm and addiction in isolation with little to no access to the support they need ... leading to depression, social isolation, farm accidents, suicide, preventable early deaths and other devastating outcomes.

We're aiming to raise $1 million in the month of February to extend our charity's impact, linking our mates who want to cut back or cut out booze to the support they need, sharing stories of hope, and helping make sure everyone is included, no matter the kind of drink in their hand.

We can't do this life-saving work without you. Every donation, big or small will have a huge impact.

**Join The Big Shout, and together we can "shout" our mates a chance for a better life**.

DONATE NOW

Right now, tens of thousands of rural and remote Australians are struggling with alcohol harm and addiction in isolation with little to no access to the support they need ... leading to depression, social isolation, farm accidents, suicide, preventable early deaths and other devastating outcomes.

We're aiming to raise $1 million in the month of February to extend our charity's impact, linking our mates who want to cut back or cut out booze to the support they need, sharing stories of hope, and helping make sure everyone is included, no matter the kind of drink in their hand.

We can't do this life-saving work without you. Every donation, big or small will have a huge impact.

**Join The Big Shout, and together we can "shout" our mates a chance for a better life**.

DONATE NOW

Why this campaign matters:

Hidden struggles

Many of our rural friends are fighting often invisible battles with alcohol harm or addiction behind closed doors. They're suffering every day ... and chances are, you wouldn't even know it until it's too late.

Pressure to drink

Out here in the country, our national identity and "bush pride" are often directly linked to grog. Our national survey found 96% of remote Australians who chose to say "no thanks" or "not today" to a drink faced severe pressure, bullying and the familiar line that "just one won't hurt you!". And while the intention of this is often camaraderie, its impact can be devestating.

Devastating impacts

Alcohol harm and addiction are directly linked to all the "big ticket" issues that most severely impact bush communities, including farm accidents, depression, bullying, domestic violence, suicide, preventable early deaths and more. And it's not just the person fighting addiction who is impacted: it's their loved ones too.

Scarce support

People living in rural or remote Australia are 150% more likely to experience harm from alcohol, yet only 17% get the help they need. Access to appropriate support is scarce for remote Australians often literally impossible to access due to geographic isolation, too city-centric, and/or impossible to afford.

And these are just a few of the reasons why your shout is urgently needed.

Why this campaign matters:

Hidden struggles

Many of our rural friends are fighting often invisible battles with alcohol harm or addiction behind closed doors. They're suffering every day ... and chances are, you wouldn't even know it until it's too late.

Pressure to drink

Out here in the country, our national identity and "bush pride" are often directly linked to grog. Our national survey found 96% of remote Australians who chose to say "no thanks" or "not today" to a drink faced severe pressure, bullying and the familiar line that "just one won't hurt you!". And while the intention of this is often camaraderie, its impact can be devestating.

Devastating impacts

Alcohol harm and addiction are directly linked to all the "big ticket" issues that most severely impact bush communities, including farm accidents, depression, bullying, domestic violence, suicide, preventable early deaths and more. And it's not just the person fighting addiction who is impacted: it's their loved ones too.

Scarce support

People living in rural or remote Australia are 150% more likely to experience harm from alcohol, yet only 17% get the help they need. Access to appropriate support is scarce for remote Australians often literally impossible to access due to geographic isolation, too city-centric, and/or impossible to afford.

And these are just a few of the reasons why your shout is urgently needed.

Our charity is making it #OK2SAYNO to booze, breaking stigmas, linking rural Australians with vital life-saving support and creating a far healthier bush culture: one that is based on inclusion, mateship and respect.

We can only continue to change and save rural lives if supporters like you step up.

Read on to discover the tangible, vital impact your donation will have.

OR DONATE NOW

Our charity is making it #OK2SAYNO to booze, breaking stigmas, linking rural Australians with vital life-saving support and creating a far healthier bush culture: one that is based on inclusion, mateship and respect.

We can only continue to change and save rural lives if supporters like you step up.

Read on to discover the tangible, vital impact your donation will have.

OR DONATE NOW

Why this campaign matters:

With your support, we can:

Extend the reach of The Bush Tribe

The Bush Tribe is a safe, caring and carefully moderated online peer‑support network that's saved and changed the lives of thousands of rural Australians seeking to cut back or quit booze. In order to provide this non-judgemental, welcoming and supportive space – a place where rural people simply get around each other and share their own experiences, and resources that have helped them as well as cheer each other on – we need to provide trained moderators. With your shout, we can train more peer moderators and volunteers, allowing us to expand this online community so nobody is left alone or behind when they choose less or no booze.

Put practical tools in more hands

In the bush, booze is hardwired into our DNA: from socialising to celebrating, commiserations, business events, knock-off beers to simply drinking to "fit in. At Sober in the Country, we write and curate practical resources – like our Sober Toolbox – and connect vulnerable people to vital, vetted, trusted mental health providers and support organisations. Your donation helps us to continue creating and sharing these tools and supports, enabling mates and their loved ones to find their way towards recovery and vital, life-saving mental health support.

Share more stories of hope

Our video storytelling changes lives by sharing authentic stories of a powerful cross-section of real bush people choosing a life with less or no booze. When it comes to overcoming addiction and cutting back, half the battle is won when people "see" themselves in others’ stories. So it's no exaggeration to say that our stories act as a lifeline. With your support, we can film and share more stories, and throw more lifelines to those who need to know they’re not alone and that change is absolutely possible.

Build life‑saving partnerships

In remote regions, alcohol harm is far above the national average, yet support is well below the national average. We partner with like-minded organisations to advocate for and spread the word about the critical need for equitable support for remote Australians, from home‑based Telehealth detoxes to counselling and structured recovery programs. Your shout fuels these partnerships, bringing more urgent, life‑saving help to the bush.

Train more ambassadors

Our founder Shanna Whan (AM) has spoken nationally for more than a decade to change the narrative around booze in the bush – pioneering change by showing how easily we can have conversations about booze and alcohol harm in the bush. Now, we’re equipping more ambassadors to deliver workshops and talks in communities and workplaces across remote Australia. With your support, we can train more ambassadors to amplify our message and what we know is working to help our remote Australians.

Launch a men’s group

Men in the bush are our gravest concern: they're much harder to reach, less likely to seek help, and they've been taught the only way to "open up" or be vulnerable is through the lens of a brown bottle. We’re setting up a dedicated online rural men’s group to support those struggling with booze, so they can break their silence in a safe space among other men who are rural ... and who get it. Your shout helps us build this vital connection for the vulnerable blokes who need it most.

Expand the reach of #OK2SAYNO

Our grassroots #OK2SAYNO (to booze) movement has already changed countless lives across the outback, from ensuring bush communities stock thoughtful alcohol-free drink options (more than just booze and sugary drinks) to equipping leaders and trainees on why it needs to be okay (always) for any of our mates to say "no" or "not today" to booze. With your support, we can expand our #OK2SAYNO movement, workshops and training nationally with an advertising campaign designed to reach more communities, workplaces, and families in remote areas of Australia where alcohol harm is high and support is scarce. Your shout will help us amplify this life-saving message nationwide.

And we can’t offer all this urgently needed, life-saving support without you.

DONATE NOW

With your support,
we can:

With your support, we can:

Why this campaign matters:

With your support, we can:

Extend the reach of The Bush Tribe

The Bush Tribe is a safe, caring and carefully moderated online peer‑support network that's saved and changed the lives of thousands of rural Australians seeking to cut back or quit booze. In order to provide this non-judgemental, welcoming and supportive space – a place where rural people simply get around each other and share their own experiences, and resources that have helped them as well as cheer each other on – we need to provide trained moderators. With your shout, we can train more peer moderators and volunteers, allowing us to expand this online community so nobody is left alone or behind when they choose less or no booze.

Put practical tools in more hands

In the bush, booze is hardwired into our DNA: from socialising to celebrating, commiserations, business events, knock-off beers to simply drinking to "fit in. At Sober in the Country, we write and curate practical resources – like our Sober Toolbox – and connect vulnerable people to vital, vetted, trusted mental health providers and support organisations. Your donation helps us to continue creating and sharing these tools and supports, enabling mates and their loved ones to find their way towards recovery and vital, life-saving mental health support.

Share more stories of hope

Our video storytelling changes lives by sharing authentic stories of a powerful cross-section of real bush people choosing a life with less or no booze. When it comes to overcoming addiction and cutting back, half the battle is won when people "see" themselves in others’ stories. So it's no exaggeration to say that our stories act as a lifeline. With your support, we can film and share more stories, and throw more lifelines to those who need to know they’re not alone and that change is absolutely possible.

Build life‑saving partnerships

In remote regions, alcohol harm is far above the national average, yet support is well below the national average. We partner with like-minded organisations to advocate for and spread the word about the critical need for equitable support for remote Australians, from home‑based Telehealth detoxes to counselling and structured recovery programs. Your shout fuels these partnerships, bringing more urgent, life‑saving help to the bush.

Train more ambassadors

Our founder Shanna Whan (AM) has spoken nationally for more than a decade to change the narrative around booze in the bush – pioneering change by showing how easily we can have conversations about booze and alcohol harm in the bush. Now, we’re equipping more ambassadors to deliver workshops and talks in communities and workplaces across remote Australia. With your support, we can train more ambassadors to amplify our message and what we know is working to help our remote Australians.

Launch a men’s group

Men in the bush are our gravest concern: they're much harder to reach, less likely to seek help, and they've been taught the only way to "open up" or be vulnerable is through the lens of a brown bottle. We’re setting up a dedicated online rural men’s group to support those struggling with booze, so they can break their silence in a safe space among other men who are rural ... and who get it. Your shout helps us build this vital connection for the vulnerable blokes who need it most.

Expand the reach of #OK2SAYNO

Our grassroots #OK2SAYNO (to booze) movement has already changed countless lives across the outback, from ensuring bush communities stock thoughtful alcohol-free drink options (more than just booze and sugary drinks) to equipping leaders and trainees on why it needs to be okay (always) for any of our mates to say "no" or "not today" to booze. With your support, we can expand our #OK2SAYNO movement, workshops and training nationally with an advertising campaign designed to reach more communities, workplaces, and families in remote areas of Australia where alcohol harm is high and support is scarce. Your shout will help us amplify this life-saving message nationwide.

And we can’t offer all this urgently needed, life-saving support without you.

Ready to donate? Choose your virtual shout:

$25

Cheeky 6-Pack Virtual Shout

A small but mighty gesture
This virtual shout can help us provide resources and tools for mates in need

$50

Classic Carton Virtual Shout

A proper Aussie shout
This shout can help us expand our training and workshops – like our recently launched #OK2SAYNO workshop – to make sure everyone is included at events, no matter what they drink

$250

Big Keg Virtual Shout

A big shout for big change
This generous shout can help us train more lived-experience moderators to expand the reach and impact of our life-saving Bush Tribe peer-support group

$500

The Whole Pallet Virtual Shout

The ultimate shout
This legendary virtual shout can transform lives by helping us to train and equip more lived-experience speakers, ambassadors and workshop facilitators to reach and support more remote and rural communities

Frequently asked questions

Yes. All donations to Sober in the Country are tax deductible - including any "shout" you make as part of this fundraising campaign.

We are a nationally recognised charity, endorsed with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR1) status.

DGR1 status is a stamp of approval from the Australian Taxation Office that verifies that your donations will go directly into programs and services that serve the public good, supporting rural Australians impacted by alcohol harm.

We are committed to ensuring your donation stays in the bush and will the greatest impact for rural Australians affected by alcohol harm.

All our team live and work in rural Australia. And all your donations will amplify our reach and impact, whether that's by directly funding our programs and services (like our #OK2SAYNO movement and #OK2SAYNO workshops), helping us create resources like our Sober Toolbox, helping us train more Bush Tribe moderators, helping us film and share more stories of hope, helping us train more speakers and ambassadors, and growing our team to expand our capacity and reach even more rural Australians each year. No matter where we apply it, every dollar you donate will help change and save the lives of rural Australians living with alcohol harm.

Our purpose also includes increasing awareness of alcohol harm in the bush, advocacy, and peer-to-peer support (via our online Bush Tribe). However, our absolute priority and aim is to ensure those in need get to support as soon as possible. That's why we partner with and advocate for programs run by larger organisations who have government funding, staff, and the capacity needed for service provision, counselling, and more – like bringing free bush Telehealth detoxes to isolated Australians.

All of this is listed on our website under our Support and Resources pages. And you can find out more about your donation in action on our Donate page and under Your Donation in Action on this page.

You can make your donation using the form on this page using a credit or debit card – including Visa and Mastercard – via our secure Stripe payment portal. We also offer PayPal and Google Pay. And you can pay via direct debit if you prefer.

On certain devices that have a credit card already linked to an Apple wallet, you may be able to pay via Apple Pay; however, Apple Pay is not available on most computers, phones and other devices.

Simply visit our Donate page.

There are also other ways you can show your support – and you'll find them on our Get Involved page and our #OK2SAYNO page as well

Thank you! We only exist because of donations like yours.

Please note: We are a charity with Deductible Gift Recipient 1 (DGR1) status, which means any donations you make to Sober in Country are tax deductible and you can be assured the funds will go directly to funding programs for the public good.

If you're new here, it's super important you understand we are a charity that offers advocacy, education and peer support only. We are not a program or a service provider. We aren't a replacement for clinical, medical, or professional support, and we are not a counselling services.

But we work hard to align with and recommend organisations who share our values. So if you head to our “Need Support” button top right of every page, you’ll find the contact details for urgent and non-urgent support from organisations that offer services including free phone or text counselling, supported clinical bush telehealth detoxes, counselling, sober coaching and more. And in our various Support and Resources pages you can find in our menu, you can find out more about joining our Bush Tribe, access a range of resources, and recommended external organisations that can provide you with the support you are seeking.

Sober in the Country's current focus is our broad-scale advocacy and education as well as continuing to keep peer-support in place via our Bush Tribe for those fighting addiction in isolation. In time, and with funding, we aim to create a Family and Friends peer online network.

The great news is that there are already excellent resources and online anonymous support options available for friends and family worried about a loved one affected by alcohol harm. Click on our Need Support button at the top of the page or head to our Support for Family and Friends page where you'll find links to support organisations and resources that can help you.

We have a great range of merchandise, from trucker caps to tanks, tees and winter sleeves.

Just visit our online store here.

PLEASE send us your merch photos to share or tag us in your posts wearing our merch! We love nothing more!

NOTE: what we have in stock is what is on the website. If you're chasing something you've seen online and it's not there, it's sold out, sorry.

Yes. All donations to Sober in the Country are tax deductible - including any "shout" you make as part of this fundraising campaign.

We are a nationally recognised charity, endorsed with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR1) status.

DGR1 status is a stamp of approval from the Australian Taxation Office that verifies that your donations will go directly into programs and services that serve the public good, supporting rural Australians impacted by alcohol harm.

We are committed to ensuring your donation stays in the bush and will the greatest impact for rural Australians affected by alcohol harm.

All our team live and work in rural Australia. And all your donations will amplify our reach and impact, whether that's by directly funding our programs and services (like our #OK2SAYNO movement and #OK2SAYNO workshops), helping us create resources like our Sober Toolbox, helping us train more Bush Tribe moderators, helping us film and share more stories of hope, helping us train more speakers and ambassadors, and growing our team to expand our capacity and reach even more rural Australians each year. No matter where we apply it, every dollar you donate will help change and save the lives of rural Australians living with alcohol harm.

Our purpose also includes increasing awareness of alcohol harm in the bush, advocacy, and peer-to-peer support (via our online Bush Tribe). However, our absolute priority and aim is to ensure those in need get to support as soon as possible. That's why we partner with and advocate for programs run by larger organisations who have government funding, staff, and the capacity needed for service provision, counselling, and more – like bringing free bush Telehealth detoxes to isolated Australians.

All of this is listed on our website under our Support and Resources pages. And you can find out more about your donation in action on our Donate page and under Your Donation in Action on this page.

You can make your donation using the form on this page using a credit or debit card – including Visa and Mastercard – via our secure Stripe payment portal. We also offer PayPal and Google Pay. And you can pay via direct debit if you prefer.

On certain devices that have a credit card already linked to an Apple wallet, you may be able to pay via Apple Pay; however, Apple Pay is not available on most computers, phones and other devices.

Simply visit our Donate page.

There are also other ways you can show your support – and you'll find them on our Get Involved page and our #OK2SAYNO page as well

Thank you! We only exist because of donations like yours.

Please note: We are a charity with Deductible Gift Recipient 1 (DGR1) status, which means any donations you make to Sober in Country are tax deductible and you can be assured the funds will go directly to funding programs for the public good.

If you're new here, it's super important you understand we are a charity that offers advocacy, education and peer support only. We are not a program or a service provider. We aren't a replacement for clinical, medical, or professional support, and we are not a counselling services.

But we work hard to align with and recommend organisations who share our values. So if you head to our “Need Support” button top right of every page, you’ll find the contact details for urgent and non-urgent support from organisations that offer services including free phone or text counselling, supported clinical bush telehealth detoxes, counselling, sober coaching and more. And in our various Support and Resources pages you can find in our menu, you can find out more about joining our Bush Tribe, access a range of resources, and recommended external organisations that can provide you with the support you are seeking.

Sober in the Country's current focus is our broad-scale advocacy and education as well as continuing to keep peer-support in place via our Bush Tribe for those fighting addiction in isolation. In time, and with funding, we aim to create a Family and Friends peer online network.

The great news is that there are already excellent resources and online anonymous support options available for friends and family worried about a loved one affected by alcohol harm. Click on our Need Support button at the top of the page or head to our Support for Family and Friends page where you'll find links to support organisations and resources that can help you.

We have a great range of merchandise, from trucker caps to tanks, tees and winter sleeves.

Just visit our online store here.

PLEASE send us your merch photos to share or tag us in your posts wearing our merch! We love nothing more!

NOTE: what we have in stock is what is on the website. If you're chasing something you've seen online and it's not there, it's sold out, sorry.

A little note from our founder, Shan

Since day one, on February 22, 2015, when I chose life over death and walked away from my own alcohol addiction, terrified and alone ... I have never wavered in my own personal stance. And this stance is now our charity's stance: we are not interested in ‘preaching’ prohibition. This doesn’t work and it never will. This appeal echoes these same core values, which are never about judging a mate who can enjoy a few drinks safely, but rather about respecting the choices of those who choose less or no alcohol, without qualification or reason.

You may have heard of our #OK2SAYNO (to booze) movement – and that’s what our charity's stance is all about. You "do you", but please always also back your mates who want to cut back or cut out booze to do the same. And please simply make the effort to ensure everyone’s included and properly catered for at every single bush event.

Just like our #OK2SAYNO movement, with The Big Shout appeal, we're asking that you support rural or remote Australians who are opting to cut back on or ditch the booze altogether. We’re asking that you show that support in the same way we do without hesitation when someone is battling any other illness, like depression, cancer, or a broken leg.

I'm so glad you found your way to this page. And I, the Sober in the Country team, and all the remote Australians we help would deeply appreciate your support. With your virtual shout, you can help us to continue saving and changing rural lives.

xo

DONATE NOW

A little note from our founder, Shan

Since day one, on February 22, 2015, when I chose life over death and walked away from my own alcohol addiction, terrified and alone ... I have never wavered in my own personal stance. And this stance is now our charity's stance: we are not interested in ‘preaching’ prohibition. This doesn’t work and it never will. This appeal echoes these same core values, which are never about judging a mate who can enjoy a few drinks safely, but rather about respecting the choices of those who choose less or no alcohol, without qualification or reason.

You may have heard of our #OK2SAYNO (to booze) movement – and that’s what our charity's stance is all about. You "do you", but please always also back your mates who want to cut back or cut out booze to do the same. And please simply make the effort to ensure everyone’s included and properly catered for at every single bush event.

Just like our #OK2SAYNO movement, with The Big Shout appeal, we're asking that you support rural or remote Australians who are opting to cut back on or ditch the booze altogether. We’re asking that you show that support in the same way we do without hesitation when someone is battling any other illness, like depression, cancer, or a broken leg.

I'm so glad you found your way to this page. And I, the Sober in the Country team, and all the remote Australians we help would deeply appreciate your support. With your virtual shout, you can help us to continue saving and changing rural lives.

xo

DONATE NOW

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The Big Shout national appeal is built on the great Australian tradition of not hesitating to shout a mate a beer.

But we're asking those who'd typically love to shout a beer to instead shout a virtual round – the $$$ equivalent of a beer or a carton – so that your mateship and generosity can fund real help instead ... because some of our mates need a hand, not another beer in their hand.

Throughout the entire month of February, whether you're a drinker, a non-drinker or somewhere in between, shouting your support can literally change and save the lives of remote Australians fighting hidden battles with addiction and choosing to cut back grog.

Ready to donate? We'd love you to join the ranks of legends who've been chipping in to support country mates. Simply choose your virtual shout from the donation form or add a custom amount.

If you're not quite ready yet ... scroll on down the page to find out more about why our country mates truly need your help.

The Big Shout national appeal is built on the great Australian tradition of not hesitating to shout a mate a beer.

But we're asking those who'd typically love to shout a beer to instead shout a virtual round – the $$$ equivalent of a beer or a carton – so that your mateship and generosity can fund real help instead ... because some of our mates need a hand, not another beer in their hand.

Throughout the entire month of February, whether you're a drinker, a non-drinker or somewhere in between, shouting your support can literally change and save the lives of remote Australians fighting hidden battles with addiction and choosing to cut back grog.

Ready to donate? We'd love you to join the ranks of legends who've been chipping in to support country mates. Simply choose your virtual shout from the donation form or add a custom amount.

If you're not quite ready yet ... scroll on down the page to find out more about why our country mates truly need your help.

The Big Shout national appeal is built on the great Australian tradition of not hesitating to shout a mate a beer.

But we're asking those who'd typically love to shout a beer to instead shout a virtual round – the $$$ equivalent of a beer or a carton – so that your mateship and generosity can fund real help instead ... because some of our mates need a hand, not another beer in their hand.

Throughout the entire month of February, whether you're a drinker, a non-drinker or somewhere in between, shouting your support can literally change and save the lives of remote Australians fighting hidden battles with addiction and choosing to cut back grog.

Ready to donate? We'd love you to join the ranks of legends who've been chipping in to support country mates. Simply choose your virtual shout from the donation form or add a custom amount.

If you're not quite ready yet ... read on to find out more about why our country mates truly need your help.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Our Shout Tally

We're aiming to raise $1 million in the month of February to extend our charity's impact, linking our mates who want to cut back or cut out booze to the support they need, sharing stories of hope, and helping make sure everyone is included, no matter the kind of drink in their hand.

We can't do this life-saving work without you. Every donation, big or small will have a huge impact.

Join The Big Shout, and together we can "shout" our mates a chance for a better life.

We're aiming to raise $1 million in the month of February to extend our charity's impact, linking our mates who want to cut back or cut out booze to the support they need, sharing stories of hope, and helping make sure everyone is included, no matter the kind of drink in their hand.

We can't do this life-saving work without you. Every donation, big or small will have a huge impact.

Join The Big Shout, and together we can "shout" our mates a chance for a better life.

We're aiming to raise $1 million in the month of February to extend our charity's impact, linking our mates who want to cut back or cut out booze to the support they need, sharing stories of hope, and helping make sure everyone is included, no matter the kind of drink in their hand.

We can't do this life-saving work without you. Every donation, big or small will have a huge impact.

Join The Big Shout, and together we can "shout" our mates a chance for a better life.

Is my donation tax deductible?

Is Sober in the Country a registered charity?

Where does my donation go?

We are committed to ensuring your donation stays in the bush and will the greatest impact for rural Australians affected by alcohol harm.

What payment methods do you accept?

You can make your donation using the form on this page using a credit or debit card – including Visa and Mastercard – via our secure Stripe payment portal. We also offer PayPal and Google Pay. And you can pay via direct debit if you prefer.

On certain devices that have a credit card already linked to an Apple wallet, you may be able to pay via Apple Pay; however, Apple Pay is not available on most computers, phones and other devices.

Are there other ways I can donate to or support Sober in the Country?

Simply visit our Donate page.

Can I make a monthly donation to The Big Shout?

Absolutely! We'd love you to. Thank you.

I need help, where do I go?

I have a family member I am worried about ... what can I do to help them? Where can I go for help?

Sober in the Country's current focus is our broad-scale advocacy and education as well as continuing to keep peer-support in place via our Bush Tribe for those fighting addiction in isolation. In time, and with funding, we aim to create a Family and Friends peer online network.

How can I get some Sober in the Country merch?

We have a great range of merchandise, from trucker caps to tanks, tees and winter sleeves.

I am from the media. How do I get in touch?

Just visit our Approved content for hosts & media page where you will find a media content kit or head down to the bottom of the website in our footer where you'll find a link to contact us.

Is my donation tax deductible?

Is Sober in the Country a registered charity?

Where does my donation go?

We are committed to ensuring your donation stays in the bush and will the greatest impact for rural Australians affected by alcohol harm.

What payment methods do you accept?

You can make your donation using the form on this page using a credit or debit card – including Visa and Mastercard – via our secure Stripe payment portal. We also offer PayPal and Google Pay. And you can pay via direct debit if you prefer.

On certain devices that have a credit card already linked to an Apple wallet, you may be able to pay via Apple Pay; however, Apple Pay is not available on most computers, phones and other devices.

Are there other ways I can donate to or support Sober in the Country?

Simply visit our Donate page.

Can I make a monthly donation to The Big Shout?

Absolutely! We'd love you to. Thank you.

I need help, where do I go?

I have a family member I am worried about ... what can I do to help them? Where can I go for help?

Sober in the Country's current focus is our broad-scale advocacy and education as well as continuing to keep peer-support in place via our Bush Tribe for those fighting addiction in isolation. In time, and with funding, we aim to create a Family and Friends peer online network.

How can I get some Sober in the Country merch?

We have a great range of merchandise, from trucker caps to tanks, tees and winter sleeves.

I am from the media. How do I get in touch?

Just visit our Approved content for hosts & media page where you will find a media content kit or head down to the bottom of the website in our footer where you'll find a link to contact us.

**Join The Big Shout, and together we can "shout" our mates a chance for a better life**.

**Join The Big Shout, and together we can "shout" our mates a chance for a better life**.

**Join The Big Shout, and together we can "shout" our mates a chance for a better life**.