"Worrying" - the decline in the number of kids who can swim well enough to save themselves - plus more

A warning for those who might find the topic distressing, this episode covers suicide prevention. The Principal at Waitākiri School in Christchurch estimates only 15 of 200 year 5 and 6 students can swim well enough to save themselves. Andrew Barker talks to us about why he thinks there has been such a worrying decline in kid's ability to swim well. Plus, the Australian suicide prevention programme getting accolades. We look back to the Bain murders 30 years on, and a former Gloriavale resident is now making award winning pies. If your are experiencing distress or know someone who is here is where to get help 1737, Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 to talk to a trained counsellor. Anxiety New Zealand 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389) Depression.org.nz 0800 111 757 or text 4202 Lifeline 0800 543 354 Rural Support Trust 0800 787 254 Samaritans 0800 726 666 Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) Yellow Brick Road 0800 732 825 thelowdown.co.nz Web chat, email chat or free text 5626 What's Up 0800 942 8787 (for 5 to 18-year-olds). Phone counselling available Monday-Friday, noon-11pm and weekends, 3pm-11pm. Online chat is available 3pm-10pm daily. Youthline 0800 376 633, free text 234, email [email protected], or find online chat and other support options here. If it is an emergency, click here to find the number for your local crisis assessment team. In a life-threatening situation, call 111.