DOCUMENTARY · OUTBACK MIND FOUNDATION
"When the Dust Settles"
What happens to the families and communities left behind - and how do we make sure fewer men reach that point?
Streaming
60 minutes
18+ · CONTENT WARNING
3 in 4
Suicide deaths in Australia are men.
60 min
The full story of what's left behind.
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Documentaries produced by The Outback Mind Foundation
The film that shows what's really at stake
When a man dies by suicide, the impact doesn't end there. It moves through families. Through children. Through communities. Through towns where everyone knows everyone - and where the silence that follows can be deafening.
"When the Dust Settles" was filmed in the heart of regional Australia, where the rates of male suicide are among the highest in the country and where the ripple effects of each loss are felt most deeply. Through the real-life stories of families who have lived through that devastation, this film shows us what's truly at stake - and makes a passionate case for why men must step up and seek help before it's too late. This is not a comfortable film. It is a necessary one.
ABOUT THIS FILM
Four things "When the Dust Settles" will help you understand
WHAT THE FILM COVERS
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The true scale of male suicide in Australia
The numbers are confronting. But numbers alone don't tell the story. This film puts faces and families to the statistics - so the scale of what's happening in regional Australia becomes impossible to ignore.
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What families carry
Parents. Partners. Children. Friends. Through their own words, the people left behind share what it is to live in the aftermath of a loss that should never have happened - and what they wish had been different.
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Why regional Australia is hit hardest
Distance, isolation, drought, financial pressure, and a culture of silence. "When the Dust Settles" explores the specific forces that make men in regional communities more vulnerable - and why those communities need more support, not less.
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A call to act before it's too late
This film is not just about grief. It is about prevention. It is a direct and passionate message to every man who is struggling: step up, reach out, and seek help. Your life matters - and so does what happens after you're gone.
For individuals, families, workplaces, and communities
WHO THIS IS FOR
PERSONAL VIEWING
For individuals and families
Whether you are struggling yourself, supporting someone who is, or trying to understand a loss that has left your family changed forever - "When the Dust Settles" is a film that meets you where you are.
Rent for 30 days of unlimited streaming access, or purchase permanent streaming access. Watch in your own time, at your own pace, on any device.
WORKPLACE SCREENING
For organisations, health services, and communities
At 60 minutes, "When the Dust Settles" is built for a dedicated session. It is used by workplaces, regional health services, community organisations, and local councils as the centrepiece of men's mental health and suicide prevention programs.
This is not background content - it is a conversation starter. And it is most powerful when followed by a facilitated discussion with the right person in the room.
Stream "When the Dust Settles" today
CHOOSE YOUR ACCESS
All access is streaming-only. No download. Secure link delivered by email. Your purchase directly supports the Outback Mind Foundation.
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RENT
$15 AUD
30-day streaming access
Stream as many times as you like for 30 days. Access expires automatically at the end of your rental period.
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PURCHASE
$29 AUD
Permanent access · No expiry
Watch as many times as you like, whenever you need to. Stream on any device, any time. No expiry.
SCREENING LICENCE
Contact Aaron
Group screening rights
Screen ""When the Dust Settles"" with your team, organisation, or community. Pricing based on group size and format.
Your purchase directly supports the Outback Mind Foundation - an Australian not-for-profit working to improve men's mental health.
Prices are displayed in AUD. Gumroad processes all payments in USD using an up-to-date exchange rate. Your bank may apply a foreign transaction fee - please check with your card provider.
Frequently asked questions
BEFORE YOU WATCH
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You'll receive a secure streaming link by email shortly after purchase. No app or account required - "When the Dust Settles" works in any browser on any device. If you purchase, you'll have permanent access via this link - bookmark it for future viewings. If you rent, you'll have 30 days of unlimited streaming access from the date of purchase. Your access will expire automatically at the end of the 30 days - no action needed on your part.
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No. All access is streaming-only. This is how we protect the content and ensure it reaches the right audiences.
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Yes, and it is particularly well suited to dedicated mental health awareness sessions and suicide prevention programs. At 60 minutes, it works best as the centrepiece of a planned event rather than a short add-on. We strongly recommend pairing it with a facilitated discussion. Contact Aaron to discuss whether he can join your session in person or virtually.
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Yes, with appropriate supervision and preparation. "When the Dust Settles" contains real stories of grief and loss that are emotionally intense, and we recommend that educators prepare students beforehand and have appropriate support available during and after the screening. A screening licence is required - contact Aaron to discuss your school's specific needs.
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Screening licences are available for workplaces, schools, health services, community organisations, and local councils. Because every screening is different, we handle these individually - get in touch using the form below and we'll discuss your group size, format, and options. We can also arrange for Aaron to facilitate a discussion session alongside the film.
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All purchases made through this page are subject to the Australian Consumer Law.
Under the Australian Consumer Law, you are entitled to a refund or remedy if a product has a major fault - for example, if the film is inaccessible, significantly different from its description, or fails to stream as expected despite following troubleshooting steps.
Rental (30-Day Streaming Access) As your streaming access begins immediately upon purchase, we are unable to offer refunds for change of mind once your membership has been activated and the film has been accessed. If you experience a technical issue preventing you from streaming the film, please contact us within your 30-day access period and we will do our best to resolve it promptly.
Purchase (Permanent Access) As this is a digital product delivered instantly upon purchase, we are unable to offer refunds for change of mind once your secure streaming link has been accessed.
For support, contact: support@outbackmind.org.au
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You'll have 30 days of unlimited streaming access from the date of purchase. Watch it as many times as you like within that period. Your access will expire automatically at the end of the 30 days - no action needed on your part.
Content warning — 18+ Parental guidance for under 18s
"When the Dust Settles" contains real-life stories of families who have lost loved ones to suicide. This film is suitable for viewers aged 18 and over. Younger viewers may watch when accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - you do not have to face this alone.
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The Outback Mind Foundation
ABOUT US
We are an Australian not-for-profit dedicated to men's mental health. We believe that meaningful change comes from honest conversation - and that film is one of the most powerful tools we have to start it.
"When the Dust Settles" is one of three documentaries we have produced to address the issues affecting Australian men, their families, and their communities. Every purchase goes directly toward sustaining and expanding this work.
READY TO WATCH?
Stream "When the Dust Settles" today
60 minutes. Filmed in regional Australia. Streaming on any device. Secure access delivered by email.
Your purchase supports the Outback Mind Foundation - an Australian not-for-profit.
All access is streaming-only. Screening licences available for organisations and groups. Questions? Contact us →
Prices in AUD. Charged in USD at checkout - your bank may apply a foreign transaction fee.
WORKPLACE & COMMUNITY SCREENINGS
Want to screen "When the Dust Settles" with your organisation or community?
"When the Dust Settles" is used by workplaces, regional health services, councils, and community organisations as the centrepiece of men's mental health and suicide prevention programs. At 60 minutes, it is built for a dedicated session - and the conversations it opens are the ones that genuinely save lives.
Get in touch to discuss your screening needs. We'll talk through your group size, format, and whether you'd like Aaron to join your session in person or virtually to facilitate a discussion alongside the film.
Fill in the form below and we'll be in touch within 2 business days.
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