Shepparton’s Ice Crisis: Behind Australia’s Ice Epidemic

Описание: Shepparton, Victoria — behind the headlines is a story Australia keeps walking past.
In this episode, I sit down with Amy and Aaron at The Cottage, a local residential rehab trying to break the cycle of ice (meth) addiction, crime, and mental health collapse in regional Australia.

This isn’t clickbait for shock value — it’s the human side of a crisis that’s spreading far beyond the big cities.

In this video:

I meet Amy, who opens up about her battle with ice addiction and the moment everything changed

I talk to Aaron, a former resident who worked his way up and now helps others find a path out

A raw look inside a residential rehab in regional Victoria and why lived-experience support matters

The bigger question: why are towns like Shepparton carrying so much of Australia’s drug epidemic?

⚠️ Viewer discretion: This video discusses addiction, mental health and recovery.

If you or someone you love is struggling (Australia):

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

DirectLine (VIC Alcohol & Drug): 1800 888 236

Emergency: 000

COMMENT: What do you think Australia isn’t talking about enough — addiction, mental health, or lack of rehab access in regional towns?

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