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a helping hand CJD has raised $47,000 for Beyond Blue, after making a major commitment earlier this year
Above: General purpose excavators helped CJD Equipment raise funds for Beyond Blue
The money raised has been donated directly to the Beyond Blue Support Service.
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wareness of mental health issues is growing in Australia, but seeking out support remains a difficult process. Organisations like Beyond Blue, which gives people the chance to talk to a trained mental health professional, provide vital support to people experiencing depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions. It was for that cause that Australian construction equipment supplier CJD Equipment agreed to donate $1,000 for every general purpose excavator sold between February 1 and June 30, 2020. CJD managing director Alan Barnett says he is thrilled with the results. “Thank you to Volvo Construction Equipment for your involvement in this initiative, to our customers for choosing CJD Equipment and Volvo machines to support their business and thank you to the CJD team, for helping us to reach our goals in order to make such a wonderful contribution to a great cause. “CJD are committed to maintaining a workplace
that prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people, customers and the communities in which we operate. We are proud to support such a worthy cause that is so in line with our values. “We are so proud to announce that CJD have successfully raised $47,000 for Beyond Blue,” says Beyond Blue chief community officer Patrice O’Brien. “I would like to say a massive thanks to everyone at CJD Equipment. “These funds help ensure that every contact at the Beyond Blue Support Service is answered. The support service gives every person in Australia the opportunity to talk through his or her personal concerns with a trained mental health professional.” The money raised has been donated directly to the Beyond Blue Support Service. It costs $48 to answer one call to the Beyond Blue Support Service, which equates to 979 people directly helped by this donation. If you or anyone you know needs support, you can contact Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.
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