Our Guest speaker for July was Stephen Curmi, who gave an excellent presentation on Mental Health and Wellbeing Local:

Located at 16 Station Street, Pakenham, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local was officially opened by Victoria’s Minister for Mental Health Ingrid Stitt on Wednesday 27 May 2026.  

Help is here – free support in your community

Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are a free service for people aged 26 and over. They provide treatment, care and support for your mental health and wellbeing close to home.

• Free support and you don't need a GP referral, Medicare card or mental health care plan
• Local mental health support close to home
• Access to a wide range of professional and confidential support, from psychologists, peer workers and other mental health workers

MAY, 2026 GUEST SPEAKER - ANITA HYNES (NEE NOOY) 

At the May General Meeting, you could have heard a pin drop during the Guest Speaker presentation.   Our members were captivated as Anita Hynes née Nooy, spoke “from the heart” sharing her  journey to wellness following breast cancer.   Her inner strength coupled with a holistic approach has turned the tables on this frightening illness.  

Hearing of her path to healing and self-discovery, we witnessed and were emotionally touched by Anita’s love for herself, her family,  friends and of life in general.   It was a message we were encouraged to display.  

Guest speaker coordinator, Kath De La Rue made an appropriate presentation to Anita expressing the Club’s appreciation.