Looking forward to Mental Health Matters Round getting underway are Kasey Pettiford (left, headspace Whyalla + organising committee), Chloe Fisher (Whyalla City Council + organising committee), Michele Schoell (Whyalla Netball Association), Keith Sichler (Whyalla Football League), Stef Tatchell (Whyalla Soccer Association), Philippa Cockroft and Anne Evans (both Centacare + organising committee).
Support our community through Mental Health Matters Round
Whyalla residents will have plenty of opportunities to connect, get active and support their wellbeing this August with the return of the highly successful Mental Health Matters Round (MHMR).
What began in 2024 as a small, yet impactful event in collaboration with headspace Whyalla and the Whyalla Football League, is now a multi-sport / multi-event initiative bringing the broader community together.
MHMR has grown even further this year – now incorporating soccer and expanding the committee to include Centacare Catholic Country SA – aiming to create even more opportunities for conversation and connection.
More than just a fun-filled calendar of events, MHMR raises money and awareness for mental health in our community, with proceeds going towards local mental health programs – so make sure you get involved!
Activities will be held across local netball, soccer and football, with community organisations, wellbeing services and local clubs coming together to create welcoming spaces for people to connect and have conversations about mental health.
Whyalla City Council Youth Activation Officer (and MHMR committee member) Chloe Fisher said there was something for everyone in this year's program.
“This is more than just a sporting event – it's a testament to our community who come together to support the mental health needs of locals; upskill the community; and raise awareness and funds,” Ms Fisher said.
"I'd encourage people to save a copy of the digital program to keep track of everything happening throughout the month – there’s so many ways to get involved and support your community!”
Kicking off on Saturday 8 August, the program features a range of community events, including sporting activations; live entertainment; school and workplace sessions; family-friendly activities; and the ‘Speak. Share. Move’ Community Movement Event.
You can view the digital program below (click on the image for a larger version), while printed copies are also available from:
- Whyalla City Council Civic Building (Grundel Street)
- Whyalla Library (Ekblom Street)
- headspace Whyalla (Ekblom Street)
- Centacare Catholic Country SA (Head Street)
A huge thank you to our sponsors – MHMR would not be possible without your support!
- Alligator Energy
- Medicare Mental Health
- Workforce Extensions
- Stassi Consulting Engineers
- Whyalla Suicide Prevention Network
- Tilt Renewables
- Connected and Active Communities.
Need Support? If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available:
- In an emergency, call 000
- You can reach out to local services here in Whyalla, click here
- For a variety of 24/7 helplines, click here
Stay up-to-date on the Mental Health Matters Round here, where you can also check out highlights from previous events.