Tag: mental health
Free event delivers mental health message
A FREE event at the Mount Gambier Hotel tonight will aim to overcome stigma associated with mental illness.
Not-for-profit organisation I Am Worthmore will kick-off...
Deal cut for shearing event
RECENT controversy surrounding the Blades of Glencoe has been resolved after fears the event would be cancelled amid allegations of a donation cut. The National Trust of South Australia[...]
Mental health campaign launched
COINCIDING with the Western Border Football League second semi-final, headspace Mount Gambier will launch its new national campaign for young men at Vansittart Park...
Shearers threaten to cut event support
NEXT year's Blades of Glencoe fundraising event could be cancelled after a funding row prompting a boycott by participating shearers and organisers.
The shearing demonstration...
Family determined to break ‘suicide stigma’
AFTER struggling with ongoing mental health issues, Mark Williams decided to reach out and seek professional help.
The devoted father and husband from Penola was...
Vietnam veterans honoured
PERSISTENT wind and rain cleared momentarily as around 50 people gathered at the Vansittart Park Soldiers Memorial on Saturday afternoon to honour national Vietnam...
Region shapes state policy
TWO South East representatives will serve on the Premier's Council on Suicide Prevention as the State Government progresses its efforts to reduce South Australia's suicide rate[...]
Mental health initiative
WITH little more than a bike and a bathtub, Michael Willem is making his way around Australia to raise awareness and funding for beyondblue.
Passing...
Shearing for rural suicide awareness
RURAL suicide claims far too many lives each year throughout the country and region but with the help of local residents the issue will be put in the spotlight once again.
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River run raises charity funds
IMAGINE hanging on to monkey bars while someone is squirting you with a hose and a hairdryer for five hours - that is how...
Election debate for carers
CARERS will have the opportunity to question political candidates for the state seats of Mount Gambier and MacKillop at an election debate on Thursday...
Support to keep head above water
THE South East Junction has partnered with a group of locals who have experience in dealing with stress, depression and anxiety to deliver a...
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Saints march into new era
MILLICENT’s A Grade football side concluded the Western Border Football League with a historic three-peat.
Now in the dawn of a new era for Limestone...
