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Mind, Body & Soul
from Mackay Life
Jolly Good Fundraising With Jingle Jail
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4MK’s Rob Kidd was joined by community personalities in ‘Jingle Jail’ last Saturday to raise money for Selectability’s Real Mates Talk campaign to reduce suicide attempts in men throughout our region
Are you aware that around three-quarters of the people who die by suicide in the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday region are men? These men are aged from teenagers to the elderly – they are our brothers, sons, husbands, workmates, friends and neighbours.
Selectability’s Real Mates Talk men’s campaign intends to prevent suicide attempts and deaths of men in our community and support them to connect with others and live well.
Last Friday, Rob Kidd went to jail and was joined by our Editor, Amanda, and other local legends to raise money for this important cause. In a jail cell outside of Porters Mitre 10 on a very wet Saturday, Rob was joined by Col Meng, Adrian Young, Steve Eden, Amanda Wright, Keiran Horsfall, Paul Rutland, Col Joy and Casey Blyton, who collectively raised more than $5,000 for Real Mates Talk.
Many important and light-hearted chats were had throughout the day as part of promoting the need to have real conversations.
SOME TIPS FOR TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF AND YOUR MATES
• Reconnect with your hobbies. • Live healthy – eat well, exercise your body, get enough sleep, avoid alcohol and drugs. • Spend time with your mates and your loved ones.
STARTING A CONVERSATION WITH YOUR MATES
With Selectability’s Real Mates Talk
Mental Health is in the forefront of people’s minds given the COVID-19 pandemic, however Aussie men can benefit by paying more attention to their own mental health and the mental health of their mates. Here are some tips for having a conversation with your mates; • If you’re worried speak up. If you have concerns about one of your mates or their mental health, speak up. The best way to clarify what’s going on for them is to ask.
• Do something while you say something. Some of us are uncomfortable with sitting opposite someone talking about their feelings. It might be easier for your mate to open up to you if you are doing something side by side or talk while undertaking an activity with your hands. Some great activities are fishing, working on something in the shed or on the car, go for a walk, head out for a dirve or watch sports etc. • Pick your time and place. When you are planning to have a conversation, pick somewhere fairly private and comfortable. Make sure you won’t rush and have time to listen.
• Don’t expect to fix everything yourself. Speaking to a mate about their mental health doesn’t mean you need to fix their problems. Mental health is complex and cannot be entirely fixed with one conversation. But giving someone an opportunity to open up, listening to them and showing that you care might help them to feel supported, and encourage them to get further help if they need it. • Ask for help. There are lots of resources online and offline which you can use to help someone else. See our resources and information section for section for more details. If you are speaking to someone in crisis please call 000 or 1300 MH CALL (1300 642 255). • Look after yourself. It’s important to look after yourself when you are supporting someone else. Before you start a conversation make sure you are okay and are in a good headspace. Afterwards make sure you have support to debrief if you need it.
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Infamous
‘Broken Ballerina’ Book Launch
EVENTGUIDE
Cloudland The Musical
FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER
Estate Planning for Older People Friday, 9:30am to 11:00am
Free seminar for your financial future delivered by Services Australia.
Gordon White Library Ananse Stories Performance Friday, 3:45pm to 4:45pm, Gordon White Library Saturday, 10am to 11am, Dudley Denny City Library
Sam Derchie uses an engaging blend of storytelling, song and drumming to introduce children to Ananse, a spider from the folklore of the Ashantie people of Ghana in West Africa. His stories, with their messages of co-operation, empathy and the joy of learning, are interspersed with music, drumming and song and provide numerous opportunities for children to get hands on and participate. With his colourful Ghanaian clothing, his many African percussion instruments and his years of performance experience, Sam holds his audience from beginning to end, leaving children with a lasting impression of his African culture. For children aged five to 12 years.
Friday SUN.sets Every Friday Evening From 6pm
Knock off drinks, lakeside dinner, good friends, and LIVE MUSIC.
Wake House Australia
Infamous Opening Friday, November 11 running until Sunday, November 27, 7:30pm
A combination of sexy circus acts, raunchy dancing and cheeky comedy will have you crying with laughter. Infamous is an 18+ event encompassing delicious treats and snacks, VIP table service with a choice of alcoholic beverages for a never-seen-before circus cabaret vibe. At every Infamous show you can be assured of an intimate and unique setting when you arrive under the Spiegel Big Top. For all those who are over 18, this is a fresh and new offering to sit back to and enjoy the Infamous story, the costumes, the outrageous performances by a bevy of stunning superstars.
Mackay Showgrounds
SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER
Jules Thompson book launch of ‘Broken Ballerina’ Saturday, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Come and see Jules at Mount Pleasant Centre on centre stage and purchase a signed copy of her autobiography ’Broken Ballerina’. A percentage of the sales will go to Broken Ballerina Inc.
Mount Pleasant Centre
De Goey Contractors Mackay BBQ and Beer Festival Saturday, 11:00am
Enjoy a day out in the sun with friends listening to live music, eating some great BBQ Food and drinking your choice of over 50 Australian and International Beers!
Harrup Park Theatre Arts Mackay Dance Excellence presents Showcase Gala 2022 Saturday, 4:00pm
Showcasing the very talented and diverse students from Twinkle Stars through to the elite Senior Students. This show is sure to entertain with performances in all genres of Dance/Acro/Drama and Musical Theatre.
MECC
SUNDAY 13 NOVEMBER
Mackay Nth Qld Babies & Kids Market Sunday, 8:30am
Over 50 Local businesses on display with all thing’s babies and kids, as well as mum to be and new mum products. The morning is set to be amazing, with lucky door prizes handed out throughout the market, jumping castles, face painting, free bounty bags. Don’t forget you can get your coffee fresh and hot at the event to have while you’re shopping. Come join our amazing market morning to see all the amazing local small businesses under the one roof.
Mackay Showgrounds Sour Sunday at Red Dog Brewery Sunday, 1:00pm to 6:00pm
trailer will have classics and some limiteds: Water Me Lawn, Twang Guava and Passionfruit, Twang Blackberry and Berliner Weisse.
Red Dog Brewery Sunday Live Music – BarbsWired Sunday, 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Music every Sunday from 2pm - 5pm. Head down to the Seabreeze Hotel this Sunday for some fresh tunes, delicious food, and ice-cold brews.
Seabreeze Hotel
Choir rehearsals: Christmas at St Paul’s Sundays 4pm for four weeks
A four-week rehearsal schedule for the choir for Christmas at St Paul’s starts today at 4pm at the church. Have fun, make friends, and help lead worship at Christmas time in the beautiful acoustics of St Paul’s Uniting Church. It doesn’t matter if your voice is a bit squeaky, just turn up and sing!
St Paul’s Uniting Church, Macalister Street Paul Hayman presents Cloudland the Musical Sunday, 6:00pm
Cloudland the Musical tells the story of a culturally significant venue on top of Bowen Hills overlooking Brisbane that played an integral part of the most defining decades of popular music. Its overnight demolition in 1982 stunned not just the locals but people from all corners of the globe who had attended the venue during its lifetime. The story is filled with drama and controversy and comprises of a blend of original compositions and works from iconic artists that played at the venue including The Bee Gees, Buddy Holly, The Angels, Jerry Lee Lewis, Cold Chisel, Johnny O’Keefe, Midnight Oil, Australian Crawl, Normie Rowe, Mental as Anything, Bill Haley, Split Enz and more. Cloudland was no ordinary venue.
MECC
TUESDAY 15 NOVEMBER
BMA Kidspace Tuesday, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Join local artists and performers for creative art activities designed for toddlers and their adults. Drop-in anytime between 10am and 2pm (live children’s music from 11.30am to 12.15pm). BMA Kidspace, Artspace Mackay’s free and ever popular toddler’s program, gives children under five a chance to explore and have fun with art in a climate of co-operative learning. The program includes free artist-run craft activities in two sessions, Sess1: Anytime from 10 to 11:30am; Sess2: Anytime from 12:15 to 2pm with live musical entertainment 11:30am to 12:15pm. Bring your children along for a fun day of art-making, singing and dancing. Proudly presented by BHP Mitsubishi Alliance.
Artspace Mackay Musical Bingo at the Seabreeze Hotel Tuesday, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
There’s only one thing better than bingo, and that’s Musical Bingo. Every Tuesday join us in the Bar from 7pm where you can show off your musical knowledge in Musical Bingo. Prizes will be on offer for our winners each and every week so make sure you’re on the ball as we drop the beats! Oh, and entry is FREE! Registration opens from 6pm, with all the action kicking off from 7pm. So music buff or not, make sure you clear your schedule each Tuesday evening for Musical Bingo at the Seabreeze Hotel.
Seabreeze Hotel
WEDNESDAY 16 NOVEMBER
Mackay Farmers’ Market Every Wednesday, 6:30am to 10:30am
The market is a showcase of our region’s amazing produce direct from the farmer.
Bluewater Quay Sugar City Rock and Roll Mackay Club Wednesday Night Lessons Every Wednesday, 7:00pm
Why not come along and learn to rock ‘n’ roll in a friendly and fun atmosphere with the Sugar City Rock ‘n’ Rollers Mackay Club? Previous experience is not required. Everyone learns at their own pace and, even better, the first lesson is free on your way to learning the four step style of rock ‘n’ roll. $5 for members and $8 for non-members after that. The club caters for social activities for club members with regular dances with live bands in attendance and away trips. For further enquiries call 0408 983 911.
