Men's Talk and BBQ - Raising mental health awareness

June 10 -16 is Men's Health Week

The South Eastern Suicide Prevention Network, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Oakleigh Clayton Huntingdale and HALT, wish to share important information on the topic of men's mental health.

Join us to hear two professional presenters talk about mental health, and the factors that can lead to poor mental health, and what you can do to enjoy better mental health.

Yes, we also talk about suicide prevention and support. Males, tragically, make up 7 out of the 9 suicides that occur in Australia every day.

Join us to learn about some protective factors, and how to support someone you love and care about. This will be followed by a BBQ dinner and the opportunity to talk further

🧡 Connect. Prevent. Live 🧡

Meet our presenters:

Mark Foley is a member of the South Eastern Suicide Prevention Network and is currently a Project Worker at HALT. He is an experienced crisis counsellor having also spent a number of years as a blue collar worker. His other work history includes compliance, industrial relations and OHS. Mark has participated in the older lives matter initiative, which focuses on the mental health of older persons.

Michael Dillon is a member of the South Eastern Suicide Prevention Network and a funeral celebrant. Michael has provided support to people through the post bereavement phase of loss. He has thirty five years experience in phychotheraphy and is qualified in Ireland.

Michael has presented papers at the National Conference for the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement.

Our presenters, together with an experienced panel, will be able to answer your questions prior to the serving of your delicious BBQ dinner.

Please ensure you register to attend and advise us of your dietary requirements.