Mental health first aid in the spotlight

of social upheaval. Writer and director Wesley Enoch, AM, a proud Nunukul and Ngugi man, said he wrote The Sunshine Club to bring people together.

“I initially wrote this as a way of bringing people together, especially in the reconciliation movement, this notion of black and white dancing together and the stories of our history, especially post World War II…..in this post or living with COVID world, it’ll be even more important to see that cultural bonds can be formed by gathering as groups & dealing with social issues together.”

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

Mount Gambier • Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre • June 157.30pm

The show will feature a live fivepiece band and includes 20+ original songs. The performance will run for approximately 2hrs 30mins including a 20minute interval. Warning: adult themes including a reference to abortion.

Did you know that 1 in 4 young Australians experience a common mental illness each year? Are you equipped to help a young person in need?

Glenelg Shire Youth and Youth Live4Life are hosting sessions this month to complete your Youth Mental Health First Aid!

This course runs over two day sessions:

• Friday, May12 , 9am - 3.30pm

• Friday, June 2, 9am - 3.30pm

You MUST attend both sessions to complete your Youth Mental Health First Aid certificate. To learn more, or to register, visit the Eventbrite listing: https:// bit.ly/3HeF4kc