Sharing the Shaka
Sally Fitzgibbons - Sharing the Shaka, from the oceans to the hospital wards, mental illness is creeping in. Share this gift of solidarity and help spread the word because that’s all it could take to change someone’s life.
"Ride the wave of the unknown together"
Due to COVID-19, the emerging mental health crisis will be far worse. The Barwon Health Foundation asks you to ‘shaka up for mental health’.
Send or share this simple gesture "a shaka" and let people know you’re thinking of them.
Check in on a mate today.
With everything going on in the world, you might be feeling a little powerless. How do you help people who are doing it tough? How do you let people know you care?
The Ambassador
Corey Enright - “As you head into your 40’s, your life is very different to what you imagined."
Message a mate. It’s a way of connecting with the generations through a SHAKA!
The Shaka
Emma Hawkins - "It’s a love-you mate gesture, a sign of solidarity & friendly intent."
Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group.
The Surfer
Sally Fitzgibbons - "Ride the wave of the unknown together"
Surfers are always throwing shakas. Get on board and start throwing them out to any of your mates.
The Doctor
Drew Slimmon - Mental health is on the rise. So what can we do? How can we come together as a community and let people know we care?
The Nurse
Clara - Sometimes it’s the simplest things that are the most effective.
The Tradie
Dale Vine - A welfare check is always on the agenda!
The Student
The Reason
