IF your long, flowing locks need a trim, they could be tidied for a good cause this month at the Rokewood Hotel.<\/p>\n
Faith Gordon is the hairdresser behind the local Mullets for Mental Health fundraiser and she\u2019s encouraging people to get a mullet cut, or get their mullets cut off, to generate money for the Black Dog Institute.<\/p>\n
\u201cOut in rural areas, mental health is not something people talk about. So many people every day might be struggling with their mental health, but they feel that they can\u2019t talk to anyone,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want this day to be a day of laughter, but also a day of conversation. The mullet cutting provides an opportunity for people to come and have a chat to their mates, make sure they\u2019re doing okay, and that you\u2019re doing okay, in the casual country pub.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not a big, formal event. It\u2019s about getting people into an environment where they can feel relaxed, talk to their mates, and there\u2019s no judgement or finger-pointing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Alongside the proceeds of the haircuts, a raffle and auction will raise funds for the cause.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll be haircutting from 2pm to 5pm, and then will be available to pull the raffle, and run the auction,\u201d Ms Gordon said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Black Dog Institute is a great cause and people know the good things that they do for mental health research and prevention, so we expect it\u2019s something the community will be happy to support.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mullets for Mental Health will run at the Rokewood Hotel on Sunday, 11 September.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
IF your long, flowing locks need a trim, they could be tidied for a good cause this month at the Rokewood Hotel. Faith Gordon is the hairdresser behind the local Mullets for Mental Health fundraiser and she\u2019s encouraging people to get a mullet cut, or get their mullets cut off, to generate money for the […]<\/p>\n