CENTRAL COAST

Annual Charity Golf Day

On Friday May 5 we held our Annual Central Coast Division — Master Builders Association of NSW Charity Golf Day.

It was great to see the members, sponsors and their guests enjoying a fun and relaxed afternoon.

A big thanks to Katrina, Dave and the staff at Kooindah Waters Golf Club for hosting this event at their amazing course. And thank you to the gods for holding the rain at bay and giving us some much-needed sunshine. It was a big relief after last year was postponed due to the course flooding.

This day wouldn’t be possible without the support of our sponsors, most of them came back to support this event for a second year and we also have a couple of new sponsors as well.

A special thanks to the following sponsors for your continued support:

Master Builders Insurance Brokers, Kincumber Mitre 10, Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety, CCF

Floors, Advance Building Services, DCorp

Construction, Dahlsens, Hume Doors & Timber, ITI Australia

With the generosity of the community and the players, we proudly raised $4,500 for Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service — Central Coast Region & Ronald Macdonald House — Gosford. Great to have Shannon (WRHS) and Jenny (RMHC) run the 100 club, putting challenge and silent auction fundraising events.

Congratulations to Tim Frazer and Tristan Russ for taking home the 2023 Barrie Frost Memorial Trophy.

Presidents Shout hosts Talk2Me Bro

The Hunter Division hosted their Presidents Shout on Thursday April 20 at MBA Newcastle Members room. We were joined by special guest presenter Luke Conners from Talk2Me Bro Charity organisation.

Luke’s impressive career began in the military, which allowed him to use his disciplines and experiences to become a high-end builder and co-owning a construction company. His path has forced him to overcome many challenges and face difficult experiences that have now become his passion to educate others in men’s wellbeing.

Talk2me Bro is a mental health support network, aimed at providing a safe and supportive space to talk about mental health struggles. The initiative was founded in response to the fact that many men feel uncomfortable discussing their emotions and mental health concerns, leading to a higher rate of suicide and other mental health problems.

Talk2me Bro offers a range of resources and services, including online chat support, peer-topeer support groups, mental health education and awareness campaigns.

By promoting open and honest conversations about mental health, Talk2me Bro is helping to break down the stigma surrounding mental illness and improve the mental health outcomes for men around the world.

We had around 53 members attend and enjoyed listening and socialising amongst each other, even creating some positive first-time conversations about their own stories. Hunter Committee President — Matthew Haines said, “If we can save one’s person’s life by holding an event like this, then I know we’ve made a difference”.