Catching up with popular pianist, rocker Jade Hurley, recently
after the show at the Ex-Servicemen's Club is Suicide Awareness
president Val Rowe. Hurley has thrown his support behind
the group's website.
ONE
of Australia's bestloved celebrities has teamed up with
a local support group in an effort to help locals beat the
blues this Christmas.
Jade
Hurley, renowned as Australia's King of Country Rock music,
was in Griffith recently when he performed to a packed house
at the Ex-Servicemen's Club.
He
is one of the celebrity sponsors on the Griffith Suicide
Awareness website and while in the city, said he wanted
to remind people suffering mental illness that help was
available.
"The
drought is absolutely affecting people. Sometimes people
just need somewhere to turn before they take that last step,"
he said.
The
popular pianist-rocker said the website was a wonderful
starting point in a time of need. "It doesn't matter
who you are or whether your problem is caused by the drought
or just depression, I'd encourage them to use the website
and contact the numbers for help," he said.
Suicide
Awareness president Val Rowe said to have such a high profile
celebrity support the website was fantastic. "I think
a lot of people appreciate hearing advice from artists they
look up to. He is a real asset to have behind us,"
she said.
Story
by : Tanya Pattison, The Area News,
Friday 15th December 2006
Country
Star joins GSA
COUNTRY
music legend and Victorian Male Vocalist for 2007, Paul
Costa is the latest star to lend his support to the Griffith
Suicide Awareness website.
Griffith Suicide Awareness' Val Rowe approached Paul to
write a small piece or pearl of wisdom to give people inspiration
and hope. Paul was only too happy to help.
"I think it all revolves around following your dreams,
following your heart and passions and trying to make your
life as happy as you can," said Paul, "We all
go through stages in our lives where we are not where we
want to be, it's important to encourage people to follow
their passion."
Paul admits he struggled a few years ago with his decision
to go full time with his music career, since then he hasn't
looked back. The clincher came as he watched 7/11 unfold
on television. He said it made his brain click that 'we're
here for a good time not a long time'.
"It's been six years full time now and it's been the
best six years of my life, follow your passion," said
Paul.
Val says she is ecstatic that Paul has come on board and
said that the website is not just for people suffering depression
or feeling suicidal, but for everyone to gain inspiration
from. I'm really proud to get Paul on board, most people
who are depressed listen to music, so it's good to have
people on board like Paul."
The
GO Magazine, August 2007.
