Mental illness is very common in Australia (one in five aged 16-85 experience mental illness in any year). Depression itself has a high lifetime prevalence and is the third highest burden of all diseases both in Australia and globally.

Guest speaker Jane Thomas is well qualified to talk on the subject as she is a Senior Counsellor and Psychologist with Anglicare and has more than 16 years experience and a Masters in Psychology.

Donations to Anglicare and the work of Care Café are appreciated on the day.

For more details contact the Office on 4232 2066 or office@kiamaanglican.org.au. RSVP for catering appreciated. Bring your friends along too.

If this story has raised issues for you and you would like to talk to someone, please contact Lifeline 13 11 14 or beyondblue 1300 224 636.