By Aaron Cordy
BATTLING mental health issues are hard enough to face when hardship sets in, but where do you go for help, who can provide the right care you need to help and support you, so you’re not left alone?
The Big Ask Mental Health Forum, a free event to help people in the region find the best local services that are available and break the stigma around mental health, will be held on Sunday, March 3, at the Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre from 10.30am to 2.30pm.
Hosted by GV Finance Brokers in what they hope will become an annual free event, The Big Ask Mental Health Forum will have speakers from several organisations and guest speaker Ray ‘Razor Ray’ Chamberlain, AFL umpire and Founder of the Chamberlain Foundation, a suicide prevention and mental health charity. Attendees will receive a free 20-page guide, covering support services available in the Goulburn Valley.
Through his experience at GV Finance Brokers, Simon Quattrocchi has seen the strain placed on people and families financially that can impact every aspect of their lives and knew he had to do something about it.
“Knowing where to start when it comes to sourcing mental health support in our region can be challenging, so we set out to create an event that connects people with services. The Big Ask is just that, an open forum for people to learn and discover what services are available, and which ones are right for them. With a growing need for services within the community, it’s time to break the stigma. We are incredibly grateful for the collaboration with the Chamberlain Foundation, Headspace, Beyond Blue, Well at Work, Giz A Break, and Talking Straight. This experienced and compassionate panel will provide industry knowledge to guide people on a path to recovery,” said Simon Quattrocchi.
The Big Ask Mental Health Forum, Sunday, March 3, at MEAC, from 10.30am to 2.30pm. For information visit their Facebook page, to book go to https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1172094.
