The grassroots charity that runs park BBQs for men across the country to reduce isolation and create community and connection is looking for BBQ hosts across Ulladulla.
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Mr. Perfect is 'Mental Health's Mate', a grassroots 'pre-crisis' charity that creates community and connection by bringing men together at BBQs in local parks across Australia, to reduce isolation and encourage better mental health.
The idea came to founder Terry Cornick when he shared some of his mental challenges with his mates in the pub and they mentioned they had their own issues.
"In my day job doctors were telling me they had two options, give me medication or a generic leaflet," Terry said.
"My family GP only gave me two options, medication and a psychiatrist.
"I read a BeyondBlue report around the same time about men's 'connectedness' and how as post-30 years old we generally lose touch with friends and isolation can develop.
"Writing was my therapy, so I started writing a book, then a blog and that then morphed into the community it is today."
The first ever official Mr. Perfect meetup was held in January 2016 in Sydney and since then it has spread across Australia as a way for men to meet and chat in the most informal but Australian setting - a community BBQ.
Mr. Perfect holds monthly BBQs across the country that provide a space for men to get outside for a couple of hours, enjoy some company, a good feed and get a healthy dose of connection and community and they are now looking for new hosts.
Visit mrperfect.org.au for more details.