Photo Credit: Hobart Hurricanes
Cricket Australia has selected headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation as the official charity partner for the Vodafone Ashes day-night Test in Hobart.
Fans attending the Hobart Test, as well as those watching at home, will be encouraged to support the mental health of young Australians by donating to donatehsdevonport.com.
Following the recent tragedy at Hillcrest Primary School in Devonport, all funds raised will contribute to the important work of headspace Devonport and support the mental health and wellbeing of young people in the community. This could include counselling sessions and group work for young people, their family and friends.
Entry to Day 5 of the fifth men’s Ashes Test between Australia and England at Blundstone Arena will be by donation via ticketek.com.au/cricket, with all proceeds going to headspace Devonport.
headspace CEO Jason Trethowan said:
“We are incredibly excited to be partnering with Cricket Australia. Wonderful initiatives like this not only drive important conversations and bring the community together, but also contribute to the crucial work we do at headspace in providing a stigma-free service focussed on early intervention.
“It’s critical to have somewhere safe for young people to go where they can talk openly and support their wellbeing.”
Jeremy Rockliff, Tasmanian Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing said:
“I commend Cricket Australia for selecting headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation as Cricket Australia’s Charity Partner for the Ashes day-night Test, which will directly support the work that headspace Devonport is currently doing within the local Tasmanian community.
“The tragedy that occurred at Hillcrest Primary School in Devonport in December has been utterly heartbreaking and unfathomable for families involved, as well as deeply affecting the broader Devonport community.
“Significant state-wide resources, including headspace Devonport, were immediately mobilised to ensure people in need of support received assistance, and they continue to play an important role in supporting the community during this extremely difficult time.”
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley said:
“Following the recent tragedy at Hillcrest Primary School in Devonport, we thought it was important to support the community and are proud to partner with headspace Devonport, who are providing critical local support services.”
Photo Credit: LinkedIn profile photo of Nick Hockley
About headspace
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25-year olds. Each year, headspace helps thousands of young people access vital support through our headspace services in 143 communities across Australia our online and phone counselling services, our vocational services, and our presence in schools.
headspace can help young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health) alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support. For locations of headspace services, as well as factsheets and resources for young people and their families and friends, please visit the headspace website: headspace.org.au
[1] As at January 2022 and inclusive of licensed headspace centres, satellites and outposts
Name of Author: Cricket Australia
Cricket Australia (CA), formerly the Australian Cricket Board (ACB), is the governing body for cricket in Australia. Established in 1905 as the Australian Board of Control for International Cricket, CA manages all national teams, including Men’s, Women’s, and Youth sides, as well as other national teams. It oversees the organization of Test matches, ODIs, and T20Is, and coordinates home international fixtures.
