Young’s Bus Service is a proud supporter of the 2019 Black Dog Ball
THE EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Central Queensland’s Premier event, the 2019 Black Dog Ball, is a gala ball raising awareness and removing the stigma surrounding depression and mental health issues in regional Queensland. The Black Dog Ball is annual event that coincides with Mental Health Week, staged to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and wellbeing, and remove the stigma associated with mental illness and depression across the Central Queensland community.
The event is to be held at Rockhampton’s Great Western Hotel on Saturday, October 12, 2019
Why you should support this event
Did you know that 3,000,000 Australians are living with anxiety or depression? Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged between 15 and 44. Approximately 200 Australians attempt suicide every day and of those, on average, eight will die. [1]
Together . . . we can make a difference.
Need help now?
If you are struggling and have suicidal thoughts, please know you are not alone and help is available. Please contact any one of the following organisations:
Lifeline Australia – 13 11 14 service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also chat online with the Lifeline support service every day from 7:00 PM until 4:00 AM (AEDST)
Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636 service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also chat online with the Beyond Blue support service every day from 3:00 PM until 12:00 AM (AEDST).
[1] https://www.greatwesternhotel.com.au/event/black-dog-ball/
