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Nearly 150 golfers unite for successful Tee Up for Mental Health Golf Day, raising $25,000 for Lifeline Gippsland

Nearly 150 golfers participated in the Tee Up for Mental Health Golf Day, raising $25,000 for Lifeline Gippsland and Rotary's local mental health initiatives, showcasing strong community support.

By news@gippsland - 9th October 2024 - Back to News

Nearly 150 golfers took to the greens of Traralgon recently in a wildly successful instalment of the annual Tee Up for Mental Health Golf Day. The Nationals' Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron, was proud to host the day again which raises vital funds for Lifeline Gippsland to fund its crisis telephone counselling services and for Rotary to support its local mental health projects.

Nearly 150 golfers raised $25,000 for Lifeline Gippsland and Rotary's mental health initiatives at the successful Tee Up for Mental Health Golf Day in Traralgon

Volunteers raise $25K

Mr Cameron said, "The volunteers who put this event together did an outstanding job of making sure everything runs smoothly on the day, which is no easy feat with a field of nearly 150 players. A massive $25,000 was raised on the day and it was an honour to be part of the cheque presentation to Lifeline Gippsland for their half of the funds - $12,500 that will go a long way to providing critical mental health support for people in crisis."

"Likewise, Rotary does a power of work in our communities by donating to mental health initiatives and helping fund mental health first aid programs, so this money will be put straight back into the community. Our Rotarians selflessly do so much behind-the-scenes in the mental health space, especially for young people, which is critical given around 75 per cent of mental health issues start between 12-25 years of age.

"The event couldn't run without the backing of our local business community which generously provides sponsorship, prizes and in-kind support, so the organising committee extends its sincere thanks to those local businesses for their ongoing support. The Tee Up for Mental Health Golf Day seems to be going from strength to strength, so we're looking forward to doing it all again next year," he said.

Pictures from Martin Cameron MP website.

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