HERVEY Bay Sixty and Better held their Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea in June, with 55 members attending this special community event.
The gathering was filled with fun activities, including games, raffles and lucky door prizes, alongside two engaging guest speakers who captured the attention of all present.
Cherry Spross from Cancer Care Services Hervey Bay was the first to speak, providing important information about skin cancer awareness.
Her presentation aimed to educate attendees on recognising the risks and taking preventative measures to protect their skin from harmful sun exposure, a vital message in the Australian climate.
Following Cherry, bush poet Mick Martin entertained the group with his poems and anecdotes from his book Mates at the Gate.
Mick’s storytelling brought a touch of the Australian bush to the event, highlighting rural life with humour and heart.
His appearance also supported his charity, Mates at the Gate, which assists farmers facing hardship, bringing a deeper community connection to the occasion.
Hervey Bay Sixty and Better is a not-for-profit organisation that has been operating in the Hervey Bay area for more than 30 years.
The group provides a welcoming and supportive environment for those aged over 50, encouraging positive participation and enhancing members’ wellbeing through a wide variety of activities.
The organisation’s aim is to enrich the lives of older adults in the community by offering a safe and inclusive space that helps reduce loneliness, improve quality of life and foster new friendships.
Through regular programs and social events, members are encouraged to connect and engage with others, promoting both mental and physical health.
New members are always welcome to join.
Interested individuals are invited to visit Dan Dinna House, located at 459 Boat Harbour Drive, Torquay, to learn more about the activities on offer and how to get involved.
The Biggest Morning Tea was a wonderful example of Hervey Bay Sixty and Better’s ongoing commitment to supporting the local community and raising awareness for important causes.
