Are You Bogged Mate?

As part of International Men’s Health Week, Lithgow City Council is bringing Mary O’Brien of ‘Are You Bogged Mate?’ to speak at three special sessions across the LGA.

These events are for men only. Men are encouraged to bring a mate or a young male with them (15 years and older). Free entry and food is provided.

Please RSVP or share with friends and community members.

If people could RSVP to 0419 100 085 or email recovery@lithgow.nsw.gov.au to help us with catering numbers that would be greatly appreciated.

 Are you bogged mate? is all about helping country blokes talk about mental health and suicide while spreading awareness about depression. Depression is a lot like getting bogged in the mud. It might have been just a sticky patch of the road or paddock where the vehicle stopped moving, maybe you needed low range or a winch to get yourself out. But what happens when you get properly bogged? When it’s down to the running boards, sitting on the chassis, you are not getting out of this one easily – that’s the kind of bogged we mean. People are facing challenges like never before and it takes guts to admit you’re bogged. We’re making sure people are connected with the right hands to pull them out.

Tuesday, 21 June 2022 @ 5.00pm

Clarence / Dargan Rural Fire Brigade Shed

Chifley Rd, 250M West of Zig Zag Railway, Clarence, NSW

Wednesday, 22 June 2022 @ 8.30am

Wallerawang Bowling Club

1 McKenzie St, Wallerawang, NSW

Wednesday, 22 June 2022 @ 4.00pm

Running Stream Community Hall

Castlereagh Highway, Running Stream, NSW