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Drive In opposition to Despair (DAD), an Australian-registered psychological well being charity, will finish its 2025 occasion calendar with the Brisbane Summer time Drive Day on Sunday, December 7.
The occasion will see attendees begin at Sunshine Ford at Southport on the Gold Coast, and end on the Wynnum Ambulance Museum on Brisbane’s southside.
A member of the Queensland Ambulance Service will clarify how psychological well being calls are dealt with, and there’ll be a tour of the organisation’s automotive assortment plus a lunch.
The drive has been organised by the Drive In opposition to Despair staff and Ford Australia, so it’s anticipated to be an entertaining route. Attendees will use the useful Tourboss app so that they don’t get misplaced.
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There’ll even be a raffle, with the prize being a dashcam donated by sponsor Uniden, whereas an professional from remedy supplier Talked can even be, properly, speaking.
You possibly can register for the occasion right here. All automobiles are welcome, offered they’re road-registered.
“This time of 12 months brings a mixture of emotions and experiences – from pleasure and anticipation to fret and disappointment, and lots extra in between,” says the Drive In opposition to Despair staff.
“Regardless of the end-of-year season means for you, we encourage you to take the time it’s good to take care of your psychological wellness.
“If meaning getting along with a welcoming neighborhood for a day of nice roads and a enjoyable drive, we’d like to see you in Brisbane.”
Drive In opposition to Despair holds common motoring occasions and continues to construct a community of psychological well being practitioners to assist the neighborhood, providing a non-judgemental alternative for folks to attach with others and really feel snug about sharing their psychological wellness journey.
This might be Drive In opposition to Despair’s tenth and closing occasion for 2025, and its second this 12 months to be held in Queensland.
Numerous members of the CarExpert staff are proud long-time supporters of Drive In opposition to Despair and its occasions. James Wong (Market Editor) is a present charity ambassador, and founder Paul Maric is a former ambassador.
To study extra about Drive In opposition to Despair, go to the organisation’s web site right here.
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