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Topic Tuesday // Men's Mental Health and Peer Support // Tues 9th March, 7:00-8:30PM AEDT
Hello SANE forum members and readers 👋
This month we will be having two Topic Tuesday events!
On the 9th of March, 7:00-8:30pm AEDT we will be welcoming The Banksia Project as our special guest to talk about Men's Mental Health and their Peer Support Service.
Men's Mental Health and the work of The Banksia Project
The Banksia Project offer a preventative program to support the mental health and wellbeing of men across Australia. Their peer based services allow men to support each other, no matter where you are at in your recovery or wellbeing journey. From getting through the tough times, to building connection and community, The Banksia Project's Growth Rooms allow a space for mates to support mates in local communities and nationally.
This Topic Tuesday event will discuss Men's Mental Health, the role of mates supporting mates, and explore the opportunities for support through The Banksia Project's Growth Room Programs.
Here is a little bit about The Banksia Project and how they support men across Australia:
Please join us here on Tuesday the 9th of March 2021 from 7:00pm-8:30pm AEDT to follow this conversation.
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Tonight we are joined by Jack from The @BanksiaProject as our special guest, talking about Men’s Mental Health and the services that The Banksia Project offer for men. Here’s a little bit more about Jack:
"I’m Jack, Program Director for The Banksia Project, a men’s mental health charity which operates free support groups for men around Australia to support their mental health and wellbeing.”
You are welcome to have a look at The Banksia Project website ahead of the chat tonight.
We are also joined tonight by @Former-Member , one of our Peer Support Workers here on the forums! You will see @Former-Member offering support to members posting to this event and answering some of the questions themselves.
Join us at 7pm AEDT when we kick off this live event! See you soon 😊
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This Topic Tuesday will discuss Men's Mental Health, and other themes that may be triggering. If you are feeling distress during this live discussion, there are support options available to you. You can contact the SANE Help Centre on 1800 18 7263, or find crisis support options here.
Hi @outlander and @TAB
Welcome to the thread! 
Just to provide some context, tonight we'll be discussing the Banksia Project services and men's mental health and peer support.
Rosie93
Hi everyone!
I just wanted to introduce myself for those of you who haven't seen me around the forums before.
I'm Rosie93, one of the Peer Support Workers here at Sane. I'm really excited to learn about the Banksia Project and Men's mental health tonight. A huge welcome to @BanksiaProject
Rosie93
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