Mental Health Expo A Huge Success

Cowra’s first Mental Health Expo took place at Sid Kallas Oval on Saturday April 9, where six local Service Providers joined the Cowra Region Suicide Awareness Group Inc. to provide information on the services they have to offer, all within our Community.

The Cowra Region Suicide Awareness Group Inc came up with idea with hope to reach out to the Community to bring awareness of Mental Health and Suicide prevention.

Together in conjunction with Marc McLeish and with the support of the Cowra Magpies Rugby League team this event took place.

The service providers included representatives from PCYC, Headspace, Holistic Health Centre, Wellways & Standby, Social Futures and Lifeline.

“In the future, we plan to run this as an annual event at different venues within a variety of sporting codes. We want the community to be aware of the local services available that can assist in Mental health, in a friendly and inviting space,” said Chairperson Annie Crasti.

The CRSAGI Committee thanked Marc McLeish, President of the Cowra Magpies, for his continued support and making it feel so welcome during the Magpies’ first home game to mark their 100th Anniversary.

It also thanked the Magpies team as a whole for showing their support, and the players who represented the Golden Oldies fun match.

“Thanks to the local service representatives who participated at the expo, we valued your time and look forward to working with you closely within our com-munity,” said the CRSAGI’s Bronwyn Sainsbury.

“A big shout out to Cowra Council for supporting us to bring awareness of mental health through the Community Grants funding, Jeremy at Mr Embroidery, Ro-byn from Rapt and Gifts, Ritchie and Justine from Imperial Hotel, Alicia from Salon Collective, and Marc from Brother Fox for your continued support and generosity.”

IMAGE: Cowra Region Suicide Awareness Group Chairperson Annie Crasti presents an award with Cowra Magpies President Marc McLeish

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