THE dollars raised were commendable, but starting the conversations around mental health proved the biggest success of a Border awareness event.
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On Monday Melrose and Albury United football clubs handed over $8868.40 to headspace Albury-Wodonga and Black Dog Institute, the proceeds of a special sports day last month.
The money, to be divided evenly, came from raffles, donations and the auction of shirts worn by the clubs’ senior men’s and women’s teams for that round.
Dale Skinner, of Black Dog Institute, and headspace Albury-Wodonga’s Karina Kerr praised Melrose and Albury United for using sport to increase understanding.
“It all starts with a conversation, doesn’t it,” Mrs Kerr said. “Connecting with sporting communities to help educate people around mental health strategies and support systems that can be put into place.”
Mr Skinner said sporting clubs could promote health, fitness and group unity.
“You’ve got the opportunity for the older players to mentor some of the younger ones,” he said.