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Getting through the festive season
For many, the festive season brings joy, connection, and a chance to unwind.
For others, it can be a challenging time, from feeling overwhelmed to navigating difficult emotions, relationship stress, bereavement or just trying to keep up with the cost of living.
To help you care for yourself this holiday season, selectability has simple yet meaningful self-care tips as well as some events happening in your region:
There are plenty of ways to connect with others where you can meet new people and share in festive experiences, whether it be virtually or in person.
This could be through online meetings or phone calls with friends and family or attending events in your area where you can connect with likeminded people.
The holidays can be a tough time and sharing those experiences with others can help with a sense of belonging.
Much like our recent event in Ingham, with Clubhouse members recently participating in the inaugural Hinchinbrook late night shopping event.
This occasion provided an excellent opportunity to showcase our Clubhouse, engage with the local community, and highlight the services we offer at selectability.
Both members and staff volunteered their time, lighting up the barbeque and offering a $1 donation sausage sizzle!
selectability is hosting a range of events over the next few weeks across our footprint! Here is a list of a few activities to help local communities connect. (Note: the way the events are being delivered will vary between locations, so it is best to get in contact with your local team for more information:
Complimentary Christmas lunch
When: 20 December 2024
Where: selectability corner: 134 Denham Street, Townsville
Join us for our FREE community holiday lunch at the Mental Health Hub!
Christmas lunch
When: 18 December 2024, from 11:00am
Where: Inspire Clubhouse, 159 Kings Road, Townsville
Consumer Christmas party
When: 20 December 2024, from 12:30pm
Where: Gold Club, Charters Towers
Lots of activities involved! Secret Santa gifts, Christmas baubles, lucky door hampers and many giant indoor games!
End of year sausage sizzle
When: 19 December 2024: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Where: 182 Edwards St, Ayr
Sizzle for selectability. Join us at the hub for an end of year break-up BBQ! Please bring cash for purchases.
Christmas party
When: 13 December 2024
Where: 9:00am-12:00pm Bowen Clubhouse
12:00-2:30pm Rose Bay to finish
Christmas lunch
When: 20 December 2024, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Where: Mackay Clubhouse
Christmas lunch
When: 23 December 2024, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Mental Health Hub: 29 Broad St
Christmas activities
When: 12 -20 December 2024
Where: Mental Health Hub, Appleton St Moranbah
Many creative activities happen right up until Christmas! You can view these activities here
Community Christmas Lunch
When: 20 December 2024
Where: Mental Health Hub: 2-6 Musgrave St
Join us for our FREE community Christmas lunch at the Mental Health Hub. There will be food, drinks, music, activities (pool table, board games, arts and crafts) and lots of friendly faces!
With plenty happening over our footprint, selectability still believes you should be kind to yourself and practice self-compassion this festive season. Understand that it's ok to feel lonely and that self-care is essential.
Most importantly remember there is always support available!
- Lifeline 13 11 14
- Kids Helpline (5-25yrs) 1800 551 800
- Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
- Beyondblue 1300 224 636
- QLife (3pm-midnight) 1800 184 527
USEFUL LINKS
selectability acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we provide services and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge those with lived experience and those who support and partner with us to improve mental wellbeing and prevent suicide across regional Queensland.
