A social media post suggesting a men's only cuppa to assist an elderly relative, caught the attention of Nyngan's Haylee Martin recently.

Mrs Martin was quick to contact the writer, offering her assistance to help bring the idea to life.

"I read the post and could see it's merit, especially since working in Aged care sector for 11 years," said Mrs. Martin.

"The gap in our community for our rural men is obvious. There are a lot of social groups in town for our women residents but very few for our men.

"After surviving drought and floods I thought it would be a good reason to organise a get together that would provide them with an opportunity to simply talk and catch up with mates."

All blokes in the Bogan shire now have an open invitation for a low key Morning Tea on Thursday 24 November from 10am.

The first event will be held at the local Youth Centre with hopes that it could become a regular event on the Nyngan calendar.

"It could be very valuable for our community so we encourage everyone to spread the word and talk to the men in your life to come along. Long term would be for the social group to grow and build the group up together," Haylee said.

"I would like to think that it could also be used as a catch up session with relatives. Having a coffee with their sons, grandsons or nephews, how awesome would that be? Maybe this could be a group the men could pass down to younger generations, I know my Dad will be keen for one."

Lifeline quotes statistics of eight (8) Australians dying from suicide each day - more than double the road toll - and 75 % of those are male. 

What's more, people in rural communities are twice as likely to take their life by suicide compared to their urban counterparts. 

"I think the chance to catch up over coffee and morning tea will allow the blokes to open up, and we all need some socialisation after COVID," said Mrs Martin.

 "Also when it comes to the realisation that the only time some people get together or socialise is usually for a significant occasion, such as a wedding, a holiday or a funeral. Therefore, a regular catch up with mates in a happy, positive, safe, casual and comfortable surroundings is exactly what our country blokes need."

ABOVE: Mrs Martin is hoping relatives will get together to meet at the Morning tea pictured Greg Martin with grandson Nate.

With rural areas suffering severe droughts and now floods, more and more people are reaching their limits, and events such as these may be just the answer to get blokes talking on a grass roots level. 

"Everyone’s had lots of ideas about what the group can do, including bringing old photos, card games, local male musicians popping in to play or even an occasional guest speaker," Mrs Martin said.

"The morning tea is open to all men in the community and will take place on a fortnightly basis. We look forward to seeing everyone there."