Contact name: Mike Butler

Contact phone number: 0401118313

Contact email address: mike.butler@y7mail.com

Cheyenne & Sharyn Edwards, along with a small committee, will be hosting a fundraising event in support of Beyond Blue in their hometown of Theodore in the Dawson Callide region and would love as many people as possible to join them to help make this event a true bush bash success and perhaps an annual regional event. The committee members are enthusiastic about this charity and recognize the need in the bush to raise awareness of mental health, depression, anxiety, and suicide. Beyond Blue is one of Australia’s most well-known, trusted, and visited mental health organizations. Their 24/7 Support Service provides free and immediate counselling by trained mental health counsellors and coaches via email, webchat and phone and funded entirely by donations. The committee already have strong indications of support for the fundraising event from locals, private enterprise, Shire, and State Government representatives so come along and help take the reason for the event to a wider audience and thus, impact more change.

The main event itself (now a registered Not for Profit organization) will be a true bush bash style. There will be five lead-in events. The first of these was attendance at the Banana Racetrack horse trials held on Saturday 28 October 2023. The Committee promoted the Bush Gala event, received positive feedback, and raised $700 from a small raffle on the day and importantly secured two local gold category sponsors (value $1000 each). Other lead in events include an Ambrose golf event at Theodore Golf Club (April/May TBA) a ladies High Tea at the Theodore Bowls Club on Saturday 20 April 2024, 11am - 2pm. High Tea Ticket sales will be available at Holmes Enterprises from 5 February 2024. The Committee will also attend the Biloela and Theodore Shows to promote the event and sell tickets.

The main event will include two fabulous bands performing. The Hillbilly Goats and the AC/DC Tribute Band, Riff Raff along with local artists, Joe Maloney and Lee Kirby with a live auction of donated goods, raffles, and door prizes. There will be free camping at the showgrounds, hot food will be available, and a well-stocked bar and all the facilities required for a fantastic night of entertainment in the bush.