Good for our mental health, bond with our children: How these Western Australian Filipino dads benefit from fishing

For Western Australian dads Gilbert Contreras and Arlan Hermosa, fishing is less about the catch and more about the peace of mind and quality time spent with family.

For Western Australian dads Gilbert Contreras and Arlan Hermosa, fishing is less about the catch and more about the peace of mind and quality time spent with family. Credit: Edz Mahor and Arlan Hermosa

Western Australian fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers Gilbert Contreras and Arlan Hermosa find peace and connection in fishing with family and friends during their time away from the mine site.



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