19 November 2020

$11, 8484 raised for Black Dog Institute

Article by Mr Anthony Gravener

$11, 8484 raised for Black Dog Institute

Late in June several senior students approached the Student Representative Council (SRC) to express their concern around the mental health of young people. They were particularly concerned about the mental health of young males. The conversation was difficult but critical and extended for a few meetings into Term 3.

The SRC has several functions and I believe in this instance it acted as a springboard into action for these students. The students were compelled to take action and decided to participate in the Black Dog Institute fundraiser, ‘Mullets for Mental Health’.

The Black Dog Institute is the “only research institute in Australia to investigate mental health across the lifespan, (our) aim is to create a mentally healthier world for everyone”

More information on the Black Dog Institute can be found at:

www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/about/

Several students created the team, SICG Mullets for Mental Health, and at the time of writing had raised $11 848.

Participants were Caine Gale, Marcus Vaughan, Elliot Crowther, Luke Lawson, Danielle Eastwood, Nic Nadile, Louis Walter, Nic Ash, Fletch Byron, Mitch Arumets, Connor Woods, Jesse Hart, Bailey Mitrovski, Will Palmer, Daniel Fragapane, Riley Molloy, Tyson Henry, Emily Seear, Oscar Cutajar, Charles Ritchie, Kaidyn Henry, Abbey Maffescioni, Harry James, Ben Miles and Jacob Irwin.

Thank you to all who have supported the team and the cause to date.

The link below is still open if you are interested in supporting the students and the cause.

www.teamblackdog.org.au/fundra...

Anthony Gravener  Student Leadership Development Coordinator

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