Life Drawing Fundraiser - Has Ended

On the 14th of March 2023, my dear friend, Liam Martin lost his battle with mental illness and died by suicide. He was 35 years old, thriving in his career as an Emergency Services call taker for Police 000, a creator, a writer and most of all, the brightest and most beautiful soul I have ever known.

One of the last conversations Liam and I shared was a discussion about attending a life drawing class together. I want to honour his love for the arts through this fundraiser. The money raised will be donated to The Black Dog Institute. They lead the charge in suicide prevention and research into mental illness and are the only medical research institute in Australia to investigate mental health across the lifespan.

On Friday the 8th of December, we will be holding a life drawing fundraiser, aiming to raise a minimum of $6,000 for research into suicide prevention and development of mental health services in Australia.

Expect an evening of Drawing with four dynamic models, complimentary wine and beverages donated by Heroes vineyards, a delicious selection of canapés and grazing table. After Life drawing has finished you will be invited to socialize and take part in the silent auction with a collection of products, experiences and vouchers donated by local socially conscious business'. You will leave the evening with a goody bag to say thank you.

We are lucky enough to have the support of some incredible local business;

The Novotel Geelong

Mind Body Salt

The Book Bird

Plant addicts anonymous

Eclectica

Zara Burgess Photography

Rebecca Jansma Interior Design

Beauty by RIZ

Saltair spa

Elderberry events

Print Together

The Hue and Cry collective

Heroes Vineyard

The Gordon Gallery

Basic art supplies will be provided thanks to The Hue and Cry collective, and everyone will be gifted a custom sketch book donated by Print Together Geelong. Please feel free to bring whatever medium your heart desires.

This amount raised can have a significant impact, with the funds directed to where they are needed most (i.e. clinics, research projects, community education programs, online mental health tools and training apps) on a priority/needs basis.

Join me in supporting those who are struggling and in turn honoring the loved ones we have lost.

One in 5 of us will experience symptoms of mental illness in any given year. In Australia that is around 5 million people, roughly 60% of these people will not seek help.