The hospitality industry cops a lot of flak for being detri(mental) to the health of its workers. In 2014, international, award winning chef and founder of Food for Thought charity dinner, Mal Meiers, used his own experiences, an insatiable desire for change and influencing skills comparable to Oprah, to do something about it. Food for Thought was created to help raise awareness about mental health challenge in the hospitality industry and to support people in managing better. Four years ago, Mal started with a single dinner in Melbourne and recently sold out more events in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane – inspiring life saving conversations amongst thousands of industry leaders, workers, their families and friends. The generosity of the industry has meant that everything for each event is donated, including top notch venues, chefs, food and wine. Hear what it feels like being Mal Meiers right here.

Jacqui Lambie has always stood out from the mediocrity of Australian politicians - even in the announcement of her exit from the Senate after being caught up in the ridiculous 'Citizenship Crisis'. Her no-nonsense response that politicians who unwittingly breached Section 44 of the Constitution should just 'suck it up', deal with their fate and run for Parliament again, is a typical approach that endears her to many.

During her time in Parliament, Jacqui has been a somewhat refreshing and authentic Australian voice in the Senate. Love her or otherwise, you can't deny Jacqui is, fair dinkum, hands down, the "real deal" as she continues to stand steadfast for matters that include a better deal for our military veterans, and a sustainable system of care for those afflicted by the scourge of ice addiction.

Jacqui joined me on the line to talk about these matters and share some titbits from her brand new, warts and all autobiography “Rebel with a Cause”

http://www.senatorlambie.com.au/

https://www.booktopia.com.au/rebel-with-a-cause-jacqui-lambie/prod9781760293598.html

https://www.facebook.com/jacquilambienetwork/

https://www.lambienetwork.com.au/

References:

Lifeline - Call in Australia 131114

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Suicide Call Back Service - Call in Australia 1300659467

https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/