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On Thursday October 26, Bellingen Shire Council, along with a number of other groups and services will host a community barbecue in Dorrigo.
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This event will take place at the Dangar Falls picnic area on Coramba Road in Dorrigo from 11.30am to 2pm.
The barbecue is an opportunity for the community of Dorrigo and beyond to come together and make connections with each other.
It is being supported by a range of groups and services including the Dorrigo Plateau Local Aboriginal Land Council, Stand By Response Service, Bellingen Neighbourhood Centre, Dorrigo Support Centre, Joyland Carers Retreat, Mission Australia’s Family and Carer Mental Health Program, Rural Adversity Mental Health Program, Mid North Coast Local Health District Health Promotion, Bellingen Shire Community Drug Action Team, CHESS Employment, Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca Community Transport and the Urunga Neighbourhood Centre Playgroup.
The barbecue has been organised as part of the program of activities in the area for Mental Health Month in October.
The aim of the month is to encourage all of us to reflect on our mental health and wellbeing.
The theme of Mental Health Month 2017 is “Share the Journey” and focuses on the importance of social connections in both our journey to better mental health and our ability to cope with life’s challenges.
Bellingen Shire Mayor, Cr Dominic King said, “Building connections in and across our communities can help people cope better with the challenges that life can present and I extend an invitation to all members of our community to attend.”
For further information, please contact Anna Joy, Community Wellbeing Planning Officer with Bellingen Shire Council on 66557300
