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Rotary Men’s Health Education Rural Van (MHERV) is coming to Ballina. “Don’t hesitate to give 10 minutes of your busy day to get free basic health screening”, says Leanne Garvey the Registered Nurse who travels around NSW. Literally, “It could save your life”.

The MHERV Project offers FREE 10-minute health checks and whilst the program was originally targeted to men, women are also encouraged to take advantage of a free screening, which covers BP, Cholesterol and Diabetes.

This free service has been operating for 7 years with the aim to ensure men and women are receiving health screening, as many are not finding time to see their GP for check-ups.

The service is offered in a relaxed, confidential and informal setting. The MHERV nurse conducts the tests and discusses any health concerns in the privacy of the consulting rooms within the van. The consultation takes 10 minutes and provides immediate results.

MHERV screenings have saved lives and improved health outcomes for many men and women throughout NSW.

Just a 10-minute investment of time can save your life or the life of someone you love.

This FREE service will be available for walk-in’s for Men and Women on the following dates:

• Friday 27th September 9:30pm – 4:15pm and
• Saturday 28th September 9:30am – 4.45pm

Family Fun Day Sunday 10th November.

There will be food, games, entertainment, duck racing, best dressed duck and more.
Entry to the Fun Day is Free.
Community Ducks available for purchase online: $5 ea or 3 for $10
1st PLACE – $500 Voucher donated by Harvey Norman Ballina
2nd PLACE – $300 Cash donated by Launch Performance & 4×4
3rd PLACE – $200 Cash donated by Precision Kitchens & Cabinets
Corporate Ducks $80
Best Dressed Corporate Duck competition

Funds raised will be benefiting:
Australian Seabird & Turtle Rescue
Dementia Inclusive Ballina Alliance
Community Activities @ Ballina Library

Purchase Community Racing Duck Tickets and Corporate Ducks: www.trybooking.com/CUQMI

Ballina-on-Richmond Rotary and Cherry Street Sports Club are continuing our Purple Friday into 2024. The shirts are available to everyone for purchase from Cherry St Sports Club and Club Lennox.

Shirts can also be purhcased from National Workwear:

nationalworkwear.com.au/collections/rotary-collection