Mental health

Monday September 16

National Mental Health Week Service

Tue 8 Oct 2019 10:00am Tue 8 Oct 2019 11:00am

St John’s Anglican Cathedral
373 Ann St
Brisbane Qld 4000

In celebration of National Mental Health Week, Anglicare Southern Queensland is proud to host this annual church service in partnership with St John’s Cathedral. A light morning tea will be held following the service. Please RSVP by 27 September for catering purposes: email events@anglicaresq.org.au or phone (07) 3838 7551.

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