Tag: mental health

KCA blue tree given fresh coat of paint

The distinctive blue tree outside the Kimberly-Clark Australia Millicent Mill has recently been re-painted.
The original coat lasted 15 months and was stripped away and...

Health message shared

Apowerful message about mental health will be delivered by a visiting war veteran to First Responders in Millicent this month.
Nathan Bolton is being sponsored...

A night away from the farm

WONDERING where the next bale of hay or the drop of water is coming from, worrying about the neighbour or mate, who’s selling off...

Bold show of support

The Millicent Show Society has recently extended its gratitude to the Wattle Range Suicide Prevention Network team and some of the Millicent Show volunteers...

Let’s Talk. Let’s Fight. Let’s Save Lives – S(Mac)k Talk with Wayne Holdsworth

WHEN former Australian cricketer Wayne Holdsworth lost his beloved son Mac to suicide after falling victim to an online sextortion scam, his world changed...

Guiding hand helps tween girls navigate life

New youth programs aimed at tween girls will be delivered in Mount Gambier by a local wellbeing business next term.
Sunflower Smiles Wellbeing is delivering...

Men’s Shed members put pedal to the metal

The long-awaited metal workshop of the Millicent Men’s Shed is finally up and running after 
two years of building and outfitting.
The official opening of...

TALKS RE-OPENING

‘WOMEN talk face-to-face, men talk shoulder-to-shoulder.’
 It’s the philosopy behind men’s sheds, where good mental health is promoted by men across the country standing side-by-side...

Vet mental health supported

One Nation politician Sarah Game has succeeded in her mission to establish a joint committee to address the mental health of SA veterinarians.
Watched by...

Mental health training funding rolled out

Alocal bowling club will receive funding to support suicide prevention initiatives and training.
The Port MacDonnell and District Bowling Club has been allocated $3500 to...

Men’s Shed group built on foundation of trust and support

“We constructed our own composting dunny, come check it out,” announces John Davidson, as he proudly throws open the door to the official throne...

Foundation delivers life-long mental health lessons to city youth

The Reach Foundation has again brought its transformative workshops to Mount Gambier, aiming to create meaningful and lasting impacts on local youth and building...

Black dog ride comes to town for important cause

More than 50 motorbikers and support crew visited Mount Gambier this month as part of a long fundraising ride.
The bikers were part of the...

SWIMMERS TAKE ICY PLUNGE FOR GOOD CAUSE

Early morning risers took the plunge into the Little Blue Lake recently to create awareness and raise funds for mental health.
 The iconic attraction was...

Mental health reach out

The message of R U OK? Day was spread throughout the Millicent CBD recently.
Wattle Range Suicide Prevention Network member Dawn Williams teamed up with...