The Front Garden
The Front Garden is the podcast for landscaping and green industry professionals looking for practical ideas, honest conversations, and fresh perspectives from across the sector. Produced by Landscaping Victoria and hosted by Adam Hompas, it shares real stories and useful insights to help listeners grow their careers, businesses, and industry knowledge.
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Breaking the Silence on Mental Health with Kurt Everard from TIACS | The Front Garden EP128
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In this episode…
It’s a milestone episode for The Front Garden as Adam Hompas takes the reins as host for the very first time. A landscaper by trade and long-time supporter of the show, Adam steps into the role with a powerful conversation featuring Kurt Everard from TIACS (This Is A Conversation Starter).
TIACS provides free, professional mental health counselling to Australia’s blue-collar workers.
Born out of the TradeMutt workwear movement, their mission is simple: break the stigma, make conversations easier, and ensure support is just a call or text away.
In Adam’s debut episode, he and Kurt explore:
- The story that inspired TradeMutt and TIACS.
- Why approachable leadership can make or break an apprentice’s experience.
- How small changes in workplace culture can reduce “head noise.”
- Why a text saying “hello” can be the first step to support.
- The future of TIACS and mental health conversations in blue-collar industries.
A powerful first outing for Adam as host, this episode shines a light on the conversations that truly matter.
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👁️🗨️ About Kurt Everard from TIACS (This Is A Conversation Starter)
- Website: www.tiacs.org
- Get Support: Text TIACS
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- Facebook: TIACS
- Instagram @tiacs_
- LinkedIn: Kurt Everard and TIACS
- YouTube: @tiacs_
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