Posted by Sam McCurdy
Every October, Australian Rotary Health encourages Rotary Clubs, businesses, and individuals to get involved in 'Hat Day', as part of ‘Lift the Lid on Mental Illness’, our national fundraising and awareness campaign for mental health research.
We understand that this year the COVID-19 pandemic may present some obstacles, making it difficult to get involved in the same way as previous years. But we also believe this is an opportunity to put our creative thinking hats on!
It has been a tough year for everyone, so let’s get together (virtually), put on a silly hat, and do something important for mental health.
We understand that this year the COVID-19 pandemic may present some obstacles, making it difficult to get involved in the same way as previous years. But we also believe this is an opportunity to put our creative thinking hats on!
It has been a tough year for everyone, so let’s get together (virtually), put on a silly hat, and do something important for mental health.
We have come up with some COVID-19 safe ways that you can get involved in Hat Day 2020 on 10th October, to help us Lift the Lid on Mental Illness. They are:
Host an online trivia/raffle session
You may want to get a group of people together for a trivia/raffle night on Zoom. A bit of friendly competition is always fun. Plus, prizes could be awarded to those with the best/funniest/quirkiest hats!
Team Up with Clue Detective Puzzle Agency
The Clue Detective Puzzle Agency, founded by Rotarian Catherine Eagleson, is teaming up with Rotary Clubs to sell puzzle memberships online as a contact-free way to fundraise for Rotary projects and Lift the Lid on Mental Illness. You may even want to get together with a group online to solve puzzles together. Find out more.
Ask Australian Rotary Health to Help You Organise a Mental Health Speaker
Australian Rotary Health is funding plenty of Mental Health researchers, who are more than happy to present their research to Rotary Clubs. Get in touch with our office to organise a speaker at your next Club meeting.
Bake Some Hat-Themed Treats
Whether it be biscuits, cupcakes, or pancakes, baking ‘hat-themed’ treats could be a delicious way to raise money for mental health research. A simple online transaction and delivery to someone’s doorstep can make the process ‘contact less'. Don’t forget to wear gloves while handling food!
Decorate Your Own Hats at Home
Depending on the restrictions in your area, you could gather with a small group of friends for a hat-decorating crafternoon! Make sure you send us your pictures!
This is only a few ideas, so feel free to be creative and come up with your own as well!
You may want to get a group of people together for a trivia/raffle night on Zoom. A bit of friendly competition is always fun. Plus, prizes could be awarded to those with the best/funniest/quirkiest hats!
Team Up with Clue Detective Puzzle Agency
The Clue Detective Puzzle Agency, founded by Rotarian Catherine Eagleson, is teaming up with Rotary Clubs to sell puzzle memberships online as a contact-free way to fundraise for Rotary projects and Lift the Lid on Mental Illness. You may even want to get together with a group online to solve puzzles together. Find out more.
Ask Australian Rotary Health to Help You Organise a Mental Health Speaker
Australian Rotary Health is funding plenty of Mental Health researchers, who are more than happy to present their research to Rotary Clubs. Get in touch with our office to organise a speaker at your next Club meeting.
Bake Some Hat-Themed Treats
Whether it be biscuits, cupcakes, or pancakes, baking ‘hat-themed’ treats could be a delicious way to raise money for mental health research. A simple online transaction and delivery to someone’s doorstep can make the process ‘contact less'. Don’t forget to wear gloves while handling food!
Decorate Your Own Hats at Home
Depending on the restrictions in your area, you could gather with a small group of friends for a hat-decorating crafternoon! Make sure you send us your pictures!
This is only a few ideas, so feel free to be creative and come up with your own as well!
