Full throttle for mental health

A charitable $2000 has already been raised by Hussln Auto Detailing’s 13th birthday and show ‘n’ shine,

Hussln Auto Detailing owner Cam Scorey has organised the event for Sunday, March 18 at the front of his business on Hogan St, Tatura, in support of Beyond Blue.

From 9 am to noon, 120 cars and bikes are expected, along with Fast Brew Coffee, Tatura Lions Club’s famous egg and bacon rolls, and a few miscellaneous trade stands.

Cam said sponsorships had already taken donations to the $2000 mark, but he hoped the raffle would bring that figure up to $5000.

“Last year, we raised $1800 to Beyond Blue, and this year there’ll be $3500 worth of prizes to be raffled on the day,” he said.

Donations have been made by businesses across the region, including major sponsors Foodworks Tatura and Cactus Country.

Cam said the chosen charity, Beyond Blue, resonated with him on a personal and community level.

“I’ve had my own battles with mental health and depression, where I’ve been the lowest of low,” he said.

“A number of suicides were happening in the area in 2021 and 2022, and I wanted to bring that to people’s attention to help change the stigma.”

In the past 13 years of trading, Cam said the best part of Hussln was the connections made with customers.

“I’ve got customers who are lifelong friends now,” he said.

“I’ve brought their cars back to life, along with the positive memories the car elicits.

“It’s a nice feeling.”

Ross St to Fraser St and 200 m of Hogan St will be closed off for the event.