The Leader Nelson edition

Pitching in to help mental health

- SAMANTHA GEE

Two of Nelson’s mental health support services took to the cricket pitch to battle it out in a friendly game that has become an annual tradition.

People who use the services at Nikau House and The White House in Nelson gathered at the Maitai Cricket Ground to compete against each other for the Interhouse Shield. for their own health care.

They could also work as staff, doing peer support work, cooking and gardening as well as administra­tion and committee work.

 ?? PHOTO: MARTIN DE RUYTER/FAIRFAX NZ ?? Nikau House wicket keeper Tama Te Purei watches Brad Wells bat for The White House during their annual cricket match.
PHOTO: MARTIN DE RUYTER/FAIRFAX NZ Nikau House wicket keeper Tama Te Purei watches Brad Wells bat for The White House during their annual cricket match.

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