The Dawson Valley Cotton Growers Association is committed to increasing positive awareness of the cotton industry within our District’s schools.

One of the major mental health problems facing rural Australia today remains men’s lack of desire to seek help for depression and other mental health issues.

"When schools, families & community groups work together to support learning, children tend to do better in school, stay in school longer & like school more" (Henderson & Mapp, 2002)

The three day Field to Fabric course was extensive and detailed, with a diverse range of

participants. It was an advantage to have people coming from all aspects of the cotton

Since the inaugural Field to Fabric course in August 2005 the course has been

presented 3 times in 2006 and twice in 2007. Feedback from participants has been