'Lift the Lid on mental Illness' - Australian Rotary Health - shared from Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention & Awareness Network

 

Learn about other LIFT THE LID WALK events here. Lift the Lid Afternoon Tea with Prof Felice Jacka (Zoom) October 10, 2020 Rotary District 9820 is supporting Lift the Lid on Mental Illness on October 10 – World Mental Health Day. You’re invited to join their webinar with Professor Felice Jacka, who will talk about diet and mental health. Register for the Webinar Rotary in Harmony - Classical Concert (Zoom) October 11, 2020 As a gift of music to our fellow Rotarians, families and communities, please join us on Zoom on Sunday, October 11 at 3pm. In this year 2020 when many have found themselves in trying times, the value of the enjoyment of music on one’s mental health has prompted a group of D9800 Rotarians to gather vocalists and musicians together for an afternoon concert to uplift the soul. This concert is FREE but you are encouraged to donate to Australian Rotary Health. Book Here Lift the Lid Gala October 17, 2020 The Rotary Club of Brisbane Mid-City invite the community to join them at the annual Lift The Lid Gala on October 17. This event will raise funds for mental health research through Australian Rotary Health. Find Out More We have a selection of promotional material (like the poster below) ready to download for your event. Also check our website for some COVID-safe ways to get involved this year.  October 1 - 31, 2020 The Rotary Club of Hampton in Victoria have joined the LIFT THE LID WALKto raise awareness and funds for Australian Rotary Health Youth Mental Health Research. But due to the COVID restrictions they are having to do it a little differently this year.   All members are challenging themselves to get out and walk and have set a goal of reaching a combined total of 2,000,000 steps during the month of October and to raise a total of $5,000 towards funding vital mental health research. Aside from the obvious health benefits for them of getting out during lockdown and going for a walk, we are thrilled that they are being so innovative. If your club is interested in doing something similar it’s all set and ready to go for you!   Why This Walk Is So Important Finding ways to combat mental illness and preventing mental health problems starts with mental health research…which can be lifesaving! That’s why the Rotary Club of Hampton members are getting out and walking so they can still be part of the LIFT THE LID WALK. ​ If you can’t get out and walk, you can help them reach their target by supporting them with a donation. They will be updating their website with details of their progress so you can check out updates here.   All donations go directly to research by Australian Rotary Health and are tax deductible. To find out more about the walks visit www.liftthelidwalk.com.au. Help the Rotary Club of Hampton October 11, 2020 The LIFT THE LID WALK for Mental Health in MOOLOOLABA (QLD) will get you walking and get us all talking while raising vital funds for Australian Rotary Health. When: Sunday October 11th 2020 Where: Start from Mooloolaba Surf Club 8am What: A Walk NOT a race from Mooloolaba Surf Club to Maroochydore Surf Club and back. Walkers have the option to turn around at Alex Surf Club Who: Everyone who has been impacted by or cares about Mental Health – dogs are welcome! Distance: Maroochydore SLC and back – Approximately 8km, Alex SLC and back – Approximately 4km Entry fee: $30 includes a t-shirt. Kids 15 and under walk for free. Registration: From 7am in the park area behind the Mooloolaba Surf Club – Please register and collect t-shirts.You can register from 7am on the day, credit card facilities available. Water: Participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottles on the day.

 

Only 2 weeks until Australian Rotary Health celebrates Hat Day on World Mental Health Day, October 10! If you can't celebrate on that day, that's okay - we have plenty of events you can get involved in/support during Mental Health Month in October. Of course, you can host your own as well!  By supporting Hat Day you are helping to Lift the Lid on Mental Illness by breaking down the stigma and contributing to vital mental health research.  We know that 1 in 5 Australians experience a mental illness every year, but with COVID-19, these figures may have increased. Therefore, it is more important than ever that we continue to fund mental health research, especially for our youth. Get Involved in Hat Day Here are some events you can get involved in... The LIFT THE LID WALK For Mental Health Click here for video

 

 

 

 

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