Peregian Springs News July 2022

STUNNING FASHION FOR A CAUSE

RESIDENTS OF AVEO PEREGIAN SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB HAVE DUG DEEP TO RAISE MONEY FOR YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH ON THE SUNSHINE COAST.

The residents got together and organised a Gala Fashion Parade and Grand Raffle in June, raising $5,410 for Youturn Youth Support, a local not-for-profit group which last year supported more than 9,000 vulnerable young Australians and their families – many who were struggling with mental health concerns.

With young people at the heart of everything Youturn does, their youth support services fall within three core focus areas of child safety, homelessness, and mental health.

The devastating effects of isolation from the pandemic have meant that services are in dire need of funding to continue their important

work and every cent counts.

Youturn Engagement and Donor Relations Manager Susan Beaton said the group's mental health programs, delivered through five headspace centres (including Maroochydore), were running at capacity with waitlists stretching from weeks to months.

“We know this is not acceptable which is why fundraising is so important," Susan said.

"Events such as this highlights one of the biggest protective factors for young people that are doing it tough in having a caring community, who will listen, understand, show compassion and help those who are struggling to seek the support they need.”

Bringing the convenience of shopping to retirement villages, particular mention should be made of Roz, Director of Portofino Fashion, Brisbane, who hosted the Fashion Parade and

pop-up shop on the day.

In conclusion, the organisers of the event thanked the many local businesses and individuals for their tremendous support,

without which they could never have achieved such a great result. Aveo, in particular, were also acknowledged for their support of the fundraising initiative.

Resident event organisers from left: Sue Bardon, Mary White, Beth Fahy and Bron Kennedy.