More than four million people are affected by mental illnesses such as depression, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, anxiety and bipolar disorder at some point during their lives. Not only does mental illness affect the quality of life of these Australians, but it also represents a huge cost to families, communities and the economy.
In an effort to bring the importance of mental health research to the fore, Australian Rotary Health will be holding a fundraising and awareness day in May, 2012. ‘Hat Day’ will be a day you and your Club can get behind as a way to promote the importance of mental health research.
While the official day is Friday, the 18th of May, you can hold a Hat Day celebration any day during the month of May. You might like to encourage members of your Club to come along wearing a hat during a regular meeting, or organise a community event in an effort to spread awareness and help raise funds for a great cause.
Remember, mental health is not something you want to keep under your hat. Help us help your community by getting involved in this exciting new event.
UPCOMING EVENTS
HAT DAY IN HOBART - Rotaract Club of Sandy Bay in conjunction with Rotary Club of Sandy Bay (Tasmania) will be holding a Dinner & Hat Show @ Royal Yacht Club Tasmania, Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay on 18th May, 2012 7pm - 10.30pm.
HAT DAY @ BREAKFAST POINT - Rotary Clubs of Strathfield and Breakfast Point (NSW) will be holding 'Hats on at breakfast Point on Saturday 19th May, 2012 1pm - 4pm.