Taree North Rotarians are inviting the community to come along to Taree's Hub Markets on October 19, wearing a hat.
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Members of Taree North Rotary are on a mission to 'Lift the Lid on Mental Illness' by raising money for mental health research this October for Mental Health Month.
Almost one in five Australians will experience a mental illness every year, and nearly half of the population (45 per cent) will experience a mental illness at some stage in their lives.
Lift the Lid on Mental Illness is a National mental health fundraising and awareness initiative of Australian Rotary Health, that aims to raise funds for mental health research and ultimately improve the lives of all Australians.
Rotarians across Australia will get involved in the initiative in a number of ways including setting up awareness stands and collection tins in their local communities and holding a Hat Day event, and the Rotary Club of Taree North plans to hold their own awareness and fundraiser at their monthly book sale at the October 19 Hub Markets.
Members will be wearing hats to raise awareness and all the proceeds of book sales and donations collected on the day will be Australian Rotary Health.
All funds raised during this year's Hat Day campaign goes directly to research helping the one in five Australians affected by depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and many other illnesses.
Australian Rotary Health CEO Joy Gillett OAM said she hopes the campaign will encourage not only Rotarians, but the wider public to support mental health research.
"Everyone knows someone who has been affected by mental illness in some point during their lives, so if anything, please consider that you will be helping them and many others if you decide to make a donation," Ms Gillett said.
"Our research has already focussed on areas such as anxiety and depression, substance abuse and self-harm and suicide. But there is so much more we can do with your help."
To get involved wear a hat and join Taree North Rotarians at the Book Shed, Taree Showgrounds on Saturday, October 19, buy some books or make a donation to Australian Rotary Health to help "Lift the Lid on Mental Illness"
Alternatively visit www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au or www.hatday.com.au
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