WHILE DIFFICULT economic times and job uncertainties can affect all of us, the situation for older men in rural parts of Australia is often neither recognised nor discussed. Still the 'archetypal Aussie' in advertising stereotypes, the reality is big changes in what it means to be 'a man'. With societal pressures that dictate that men should 'tough it out, no matter what,' many men are struggling to make sense of their world and their work. Or to face up to loss of work or retirement.

THIS SERIES was recorded with men from Maitland, Minlaton, Point Pearce, Coobowie, Yorketown and Stansbury - owns on Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, that narrow strip of land across the waters of Gulf St Vincent, to the west of Adelaide. The recent national census reveals that well of 25% of the residents on Yorke Peninsula are 65 and over.

LOOKING AFTER their health and safety is not something men traditionally do well. Along with three Yorke Peninsula women, these rural men reflect on their work and their lives on the Peninsula, especially as they come close to, or are in, retirement. Their sotries are also realistic and challenging.

Tony Ryan
Executive Producer
Radio Adelaide 101.5 FM
Website: radio.adelaide.edu.au