Talk2MeBro Launches First Community Catchup in Maitland

Credit: Joel Wagner

Mental health and suicide prevention charity Talk2MeBro will launch its first regular Community Catchup in Maitland at Harold Gregson Reserve, expanding its support programs to provide local access for Hunter Valley residents.

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While Talk2MeBro has delivered programs, events and workshops in the Hunter region area since 2019, this marks the establishment of the organisation's first Catchup program for the local Maitland community.

Over the past few years, Talk2MeBro has supported over 50,000 people across the Newcastle region through face-to-face programs, delivering more than 60 free community events annually with 50 trained local facilitators. The organisation partners with councils, schools, workplaces, gyms and sporting clubs to help create safe spaces for genuine conversations about mental health.

“We’ve seen the incredible impact these regular catchups have in Newcastle and beyond, and we're excited to bring that same sense of community and connection to Maitland,” said Director, Luke Conners.

"Part of our vision is to make mental health support easily accessible to everyone. By expanding our reach, we hope to give the people of Maitland, and the Hunter Valley, access to support and genuine connection, right in their own backyard."

The Catch-ups are casual gatherings designed to bring people together to discuss mental health, share experiences, and build connections.

The Maitland Catchups will provide residents with mental health support through relaxed conversation, breathwork exercises, and connection in a safe, non-judgmental environment, allowing participants to find solace in knowing they are not alone in their journey. All community members are welcome to attend.

Details

Date: Saturday 27 September

Location: Harold Gregson Reserve

Start time: 7:30am

For more information and to register, visit www.talk2mebro.org.au/events/catch-ups