After the wonderful success of our inaugural Fluro Friday event in 2015, our Community, Consumer Collaboration Group eagerly undertook the planning of the 2016 event. Having moved to Mentone Life Saving Club for 2016, mother nature once again provided perfect weather for all the outdoor activities.
Local mental health agency information stalls were complimented by engaging guest speakers in Tim Richardson MP and Headspace Youth Ambassador Pru Howell-Jay. Both Tim and Pru spoke eloquently of their personal experiences with mental health issues and their ability to overcome them.
To top the day off, we were even visited by a pod of dolphins!!!
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(L to R) Pru Howell-Jay, Ken Young, |
SMPCP's Ken Young regales the audience |
Fluro Friday Participants enjoy the sun at Mentone |
We would like to acknowledge the following event partners who contributed to the 2016 Fluro Friday event:
Alfred Health
Baker IDI
Beaumaris Lions Club
Bentleigh Bayside Community Health
headspace Bentleigh
Inner South Community Health
Kingston City Council
Mind Australia
NEAMI Moorabbin YRR
Sunny King Paddle Boards (Nick King)