Mental health support is on the way for men in the Wyong area with The Men’s Table launching a local support group.
Central Coast Council has partnered with the local Primary Health Network to establish the group.
The Men’s Table will host a community engagement pop-up event at Bunnings Tuggerah on Saturday, October 21, from 10am to 4pm.
Council Unit Manager of Community and Culture Glenn Cannard said the Men’s Table program was a safe place for local men to come together to share and be heard in a confidential and non-judgemental environment, creating a sense of belonging, camaraderie, and connection.
“The Men’s Table’s first community engagement event aims to engage local men in the program and attract volunteers to assist with the ongoing running of the program,” he said.
“According to the National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing, more than two in five Australians aged 16-85 years had experienced a mental disorder at some time in their life.
“Beyond Blue statistics state that men make up an average of seven out of every nine suicides every day in Australia and Central Coast Health District has reported the highest number of deaths by suicide in Australia since 2016.”
Council Administrator Rik Hart said Council was committed to creating new opportunities for connection, inclusion and community activities that strengthened our collective sense of self.
“Programs like Men’s Table allow us to work together to solve pressing social issues, to support those in need and enhance community safety,” he said.
Council has a range of resources and information on men’s health referrals to download or collect from any Central Coast Council library or Wyong customer service centre including business cards, coasters and posters.
For more information about Men’s Table pop-up and resources search Men’s Table at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au
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Central Coast Council