Local blokes are invited to attend Deep Creek Golf Club on Wednesday 18 May for a free night out with AFL legend Doug Hawkins and Senior Coach of Phillip Island Football Club Beau Vernon.
Attendees can enjoy a free parmagiana and listen to two inspirational men talk about how to stay mentally healthy, as well as the importance of looking out for your mates.
An AFL legend of 350 games, Doug Hawkins helps improve men’s wellbeing through his involvement with the Western Bulldog’s Sons of the West program. The program focuses on healthy eating, physical activity, and mental health.
An unremarkable incident in a game of AFL footy left Beau Vernon with C5-C6 quadriplegia. Beau has since made a name for himself as a sensational motivational keynote speaker and is Senior Coach at Phillip Island Football Club. He talks passionately about inclusion, disability awareness and stepping outside your comfort zone to live the best life you can.
The Master of Ceremonies for the event will be local Police Sergeant and resident, Danny Hower.
“It is important to learn about mental health and how to look after our mates, especially in recent times with storms, bushfires, and a pandemic. These stressful events can impact our community’s mental health,” Cardinia Shire Mayor Councillor Jeff Springfield said.
A golf masterclass with limited spaces will be held at 5:00pm on 18 May, followed by the dinner and talks from speakers between 6:00pm and 9:00pm.
Deep Creek Golf Club is located at 62 Cameron Way Deep Creek Reserve, Pakenham.
RSVP via TryBooking by Sunday 15 May.
More information about this and other local recovery events, visit: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/recoveryevents
