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Olympian to headline Mental Health Month activities

Mental Health Month kicks off next month with the national theme for 2023 of ‘We all have a role to play’. Whether it is taking time to care for yourself, caring for someone close to you, supporting your community to be more mental health aware, or being a mental health ally.

Live4Life Glenelg and Glenelg Shire Council, together with major sponsor Portland Aluminium present ‘Growing With Your Young Person’ an evening with Australian Olympic gold medallist Brooke Hanson OLY OAM (pictured right) and psychologist Dr Jodie Fleming (pictured left) to help support parents and carers through their journey of growing with the young person in their life.

Dr Fleming, a Clinical and Health Psychologist, Positive Psychology Practitioner, author, and wellness retreat leader, will provide a relaxed, informative session on the stages of teenage emotional development. She will provide tips on guidance support for each phase, including acknowledging when to give space and independence. Jodie will share hints, tips, and strategies to help you guide the young people you care for to feel good about themselves.

Currently working as a School Psychologist in Warrnambool, and running her private practice, The Psychology of It, Jodie thrives on the diversity her work provides her, and particularly enjoys taking a health promotion approach to help others flourish.

Australian Olympic swimming star and TV host of What’s Good for You, Discover Downunder and My Road to Adventure, Brooke Hanson OLY OAM, and Olympic gold medallist is the keynote speaker for the evening.

Brooke remains one of Australia’s most recognised Olympians, alongside being a professional motivational speaker, television and radio presenter and a healthy active mother.

Brooke has become a source of inspiration to many people through her story of resilience, determination, and her positive outlook after much heartache. Headspace Portland, Brophy Family and Youth Services, and Wellways Australia will also be in attendance with displays. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 10, from 6pm at Royal Hotel Cool Room.

Tickets are $20 per person plus booking fee and includes a main meal. Tickets are available online via Eventbrite.

Ticket Link https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/portlandaluminium-live4life-glenelgcommunity-dinner-tickets696423540557?aff=oddtdtcreator For a full list of events taking place throughout Mental Health month, visit Councils online event calendar www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/Calendar-of-Events