The Ringwood Spiders Football Club is hosting a mental health awareness forum in partnership with the City of Maroondah and with the support of Beyond Blue on June 9 2011 at 7pm.
The club has lost two players to suicide in the past 18 months and is holding the forum in an effort to decrease social stigma regarding mental illness.
Key speakers include:
Assoc. Professor Jane Burns from Melbourne University
Mr John McGrath (AM), Deputy Chairman of Beyond Blue
Ms Sharon Boag from Eastern Access Community Health (EACH)
Through these experts, the Forum aims to:
•Increase awareness and provide a better understanding of the issues surrounding mental illness;
•Disseminate important information about the support resources and services that can help anyone who is experiencing a mental illness within their family, friends or community network
The forum is free to attend and the Ringwood Spiders encourages anyone who is interested in this issue to attend and hear industry experts sharing their knowledge and experiences. It will be held at the Karralyka Centre in Ringwood East and supper will be provided. Bookings for this event can be made by emailing mha@ringwoodspiders.com before Friday June 3.
Event Details:
6.30pm for 7.00pm start, Thursday 9th June, 2011
Karalyka Entertainment Centre, Mines Road, East Ringwood
Melways Map 50, Ref A6
Links:
Maroondah Leader: Ringwood Footballers Act On Suicides
Maroondah Leader: New Study Shows Maroondah Teens Struggle to Find Mental Health Support
Note:
A BIG thank you to Maroondah Printing for once again providing free printing of booklets and brochures so as ADAVIC can provide this information to the forum.
http://maroondahprinting.com.au/contact.htm
Location of Maroondah Printing Pty Ltd
Unit 16, 42 New Street, Ringwood. Vic. 3134
PH: (03) 9879-1555
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