Mental Health
I was once told that there are two types of people in this world, house dogs, who wait to be fed and get a pat on the head, and street dogs who hunt for their food and go where they please. Guy is a street dog and if he were put in a house, he’d probably bite off your arm. This metaphor is incongruent with the man because he’s an incredibly considered and thoughtful bloke. Nevertheless, when you listen to his stories of tackling problems that people thought impossible, you get a real appreciation of his intensity and commitment to breaking the mould. In fact, when you meet him, you think “how can I be more like that guy?”.
Belonging to one of the world’s most regarded international service organisations, Rotary Elizabeth Quay (REQ) embraces the sentiment of service above self and at the same time asks the question, how now? Our purpose is to inspire generosity, our mission to bring innovative service opportunities to fruition in a fast paced world.
Kendall Whyte, founder of The Blue Tree Project sends a resonating message that it’s “Ok not to be Ok.” It is an initiative that unites families and communities. Equally it is a call to action and reminds us that we all have a part to play in preventing suicide.