Volunteer organisation Business Kyneton will receive $15,000 from the mental wellbeing of business communities grants to host a mental health day and Christmas project.
Small business Minister Natalie Suleyman recently launched the second round of the grants program to provide grants and specialist training for business communities across the state.
The mental health day, called Reset, will include workshops, speakers, and yoga classes to improve wellbeing, connections and empowerment for Macedon Ranges business owners and residents.
Business Kyneton president Tim Sulven said it is fantastic to receive the money as a not-for-profit in a small town.
“Reset is a mental health day to help anyone who needs a hand… [it’s] targeted towards business [owners] but is for anyone in the Macedon Ranges,” Mr Sulven said.
“[It will include] ice baths, art therapy and other [classes] that will help people in different ways… These kind of days can be great for people running a business.
“Even if people don’t think they need a break it can help them reset… [because] if you work on yourself first, everything else can benefit.”
Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said she commends Business Kyneton for their important work.
“We’re proud to support the community-led wellbeing project in Kyneton, making a big difference for small businesses,” Ms Thomas said.
Mr Sulven said more information on Reset will be released on Business Kyneton’s instagram.
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Zoe Moffatt
