Minyip Murtoa Football club supports Rural Outreach Program with generous donation

Scott Arnold (Club President), Mal Coutts (Rural Outreach Worker), Tim McKenzie (Senior Football Coach), Lachie Young (Club Legend), Sheridan Petering (Senior Netball Coach) and Jo Grant (Rural Outreach Coordinator).

The Minyip Murtoa Football Netball Club recently made a generous donation of $2000 to Grampians Health Edenhope’s Rural Outreach Program.

Rural Outreach Worker, Mal Coutts, and Grampians Health Edenhope’s Primary Health Coordinator Jo Grant, who coordinates the Rural Outreach Program were excited to be invited to the Murtoa Football grounds for the presentation.

Over 40 people attended the presentation prior to training. Club President Scott Arnold presented the cheque and expressed his gratitude for the program.

“The Rural Outreach Program is great to have in our community and we value it. We have seen it in action and we know it works. This program is important and we are proud to be able to support it”.

Mr Coutts also expressed his gratitude for the club’s support.

“It is great that these clubs get together to fundraise and support us. I am amazed that the community would back each other and do that, but at the same time, it doesn’t surprise me. After being at the club a few times now, I know what a great family the club is and how much they support each other.”

Ms Grant agreed as she said: “Community support like this makes such a difference and donations and community support enable us to continue to deliver our program direct to the community, in their homes, on their farms and in their clubs.

“We thank the Minyip Murtoa Football Netball Club for their generosity and support. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by mental health issues and create a more inclusive and supportive community,” she said.

The Rural Outreach Program is a free service with the aim of improving the wellbeing of community members who are struggling. It offers a timely service, with a worker who will meet in person or over the phone with those needing assistance. They will listen, provide support and if needed will help by linking you with the appropriate services.

The Rural Outreach Program can offer customised refresher courses or the standard accredited Youth or Adult Mental Health First Aider Training at your local club or organisation.

Recently the Minyip Murtoa FNC hosted a Mental Health First Aid Refresher course which was tailored to the group focusing on their particular concerns.



If you would like to know more about the Rural Outreach Program or Mental Health First Aid Training (MHFA) please call 1300 688 732 (1300 OUTREACH) or email wellbeingHUB@edmh.org.au.