Our Patron
Commander 3rd Brigade, Brigadier Ben McLennan CSC and Bar
Homebase for the Veteran Community in Townsville
1 Staging Camp Ave, Oonoonba. Drop-in M-F 0900-1500, after hours upon booking
All closed on W/E and public holidays, unless booked.
[for GPS apps you may have better luck with 20 Darter Street, Oonoonba until actual is recognised on all platforms]
#CheckYourMates is a campaign run by the Operation Compass project
hosted by The Oasis Townsville to increase well-being and reduce the rate of suicides in the ex-ADF community.
WHY CHECK YOUR MATES?
Checking in with your mates, will connect you with what is going on in their life and if they are having a tough time, your simple act of calling or going for a coffee can make a difference.
The Defence Community in Townsville (serving, ex-serving and families) makes up about 20% of our community. While most are doing well, some are having a tough time.
We challenge you to Check 5 Mates. Those who are going well, challenge them to check five more mates. Those who may not be travelling well, encourage and support to seek help.
HOW TO CHECK YOUR MATES?
Connect to others
Make the time to meet. “Let’s catch up for a BBQ!”. “Let’s go fishing or for a run”
Yarn to listen
Listen; don’t judge. “What’s been happening?” “How Have you been travelling?”
Motivate to act
Encourage action and offer support. “I can take you to get some help.” “Let’s chat again in a week”
“One call or connection at a tough time can change a life…it saved mine.”
LET'S CATCH UP FOR A.....
NEED TO TALK?
TESTIMONIALS BY THOSE WHO KNOW
WATCH #CHECKYOURMATES VIDEOS
You are welcome to share these on social media.
Remember to use the hashtag #CheckYourMates and tag OASIS into your posts.
DOWNLOAD HELPFUL RESOURCES
Ex-ADF Families, friends, Veteran businesses, service providers, not-for-profits, community groups, and businesses are all welcome to download and use these resources.
Contact us if you'd like printed copies.
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