After losing his farm, Kyabram-based Davies began sharing his story as well as things that he has learnt along the way.
“My mission is around creating awareness and education around mental health and wellbeing particularly in rural areas,” Davies said.
“The second part is about inspiring conversations and thirdly it's about empowering people to be able to seek help in a safe environment that is free from stigma.”
Davies said while society had come a long way in talking about mental health, there was still a way to go, with football and netball clubs a great place to start those conversations.
“A footy club is a community within a community, and we spend a lot of time within that for six to eight months of the year,” he said.
“We think we know people, but part of that education is understanding what the signs are and how you can open up conversations with people.
“Even if they can't reach out for help, maybe you can reach in and help them.”
Moama will host two sessions at the launch, with the first catering to teens and their families and the second focused towards adults.
Davies said he would talk about the same things, but deliver his talk in a different tone based on the audience.
Thursday's launch will be the first of four sessions, with each night tackling a different issue, from alcohol and drugs to gambling and stress management.
Club grants officer Alison Wright said the series, which is funded by a $10,000 grant from the NSW Mental Health Sports Fund, was scheduled to run last year before COVID shut it down.
“Two years ago, the club identified some opportunities to upskill our people,” Wright said.
“One of the topics was how do we support our players and coaches and supporters who have mental health issues or how do we educate them about the resources available.
“We are really mindful that we ask for so much from our community as a football and netball club, from our players, volunteers or parents.
“This is a way for us to give back.”
Moama club president Matt Lake said the club was committed to supporting its club people, as well as the wider community.
“It's not just for the playing group, it's for the entire community,” he said.
“We think its really important, we've had some incidents off field in the last six to 12 months, people losing friends.”
“There is no doubt there is issues out there, and as a club we're just trying to make sure we are on top of it.”
Lake said the series was "very timely" from a community point of view.
“There is a lot going on with COVID, not just personally, but business-wise,” he said.
“Being a big community club, we need to be there to support all our members, supporters, players and the community.”
● The free series will start on Thursday, May 20 from 6.30pm. A junior session will run from 6.30pm before the senior session starts at 7.30pm.
For information or to register head to mofnc.tidyhq.com or Moama's Facebook page.
Attendees must register prior to the event due to COVIDSafe protocols and catering purposes. Registration closes on Tuesday, May 18.
The remaining three sessions will be held on June 24, July 15 and August 12.
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