The Gravel Grinder Challenge is a cyclo-cross event held every year to raise awareness for mental health in our rural communities. The aim is to improve health and well-being amongst the Wheatbelt and promote cycling and safety on our roads. Join us In October 2017 and challenge yourself to compete in one of three distances 52km, 88km or 15km as an individual or a team. For further information on distances, registration and pricing visit http://www.gravelgrinderchallenge.com/
YOU ARE NOT ALONE, 1 in 5 people in the rural area experience mental health issues. RESOURCES
-Lifeline Australia home 13 11 14
-https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
-Country Women’s Association of Australia is the largest women’s organisation in Australia with a membership of over 20,000 in over 1,200 branches around the country. They provide community service, support networks, welfare in times of need, education opportunities, friendship, fun and more. Visit www.cwaa.org.au
-Men’s Sheds are friendly environments that cater for men of all interests, ages and cultures and serve as important meeting places for men to socialise, share life experiences and skills, make things, fix things and support each other and their communities. Visit www.mensshed.org or call 1300 550 009 to find a Shed near you.
