This blue tree is in the small town of Trayning, WA.

There are a number of trees painted blue in country Western Australia which attempt to draw attention to the importance of mental health and the high number of suicides amongst farmers and young people in WA. There is a Blue Tree Project website (https://www.bluetreeproject.com.au) which explains more clearly than I can.

There is also a national organisation called Beyond Blue which tries to help those with suicidal ideation and their families.

We should always ask each other: “Are you OK?” and be prepared to listen to the answer.