CHALK MESSAGES TO GET PEOPLE TALKING
VETERANS will be able to write messages of hope with chalk at The Oasis Townsville on Saturday.
The Chalk About Mental Health event is designed to open up conversations and break the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide.
The Oasis Townsville chairman Lieutenant General John Caligari said the event was about building on the fantastic work of previous Chalk About Mental Health events held around Australia.
“Our primary purpose is to be a home base and single front door for veterans and their families to come in and identify the best possible services in Townsville to support their physical and mental wellbeing,” he said.
“So our challenge to Townsville is to drop in on Saturday, leave a message or a drawing, take a photo and use our event hashtag and post for loved ones, veterans, family members and mates. Wherever they are, with your help our driveway joins theirs.”
The event is open to the public, who are invited to write positive messages of hope and remembrance.
The Oasis Townsville will have Standby – Support After Suicide staff on hand at the event and there will be opportunities for visitors to learn more about The Oasis.
The Chalk About Mental Health event runs from 9am to 1pm and includes a sausage sizzle.