Teacher Blake Toomey with students Spencer Hayes, Luke Moorse and Tom Dudley.
Deniliquin High School students and staff have been growing out their luscious locks over the past month for the anticipated ‘Mullets For Mental Health’ fundraiser.
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This cause aims to raise funds to improve mental health support services across the nation, and start well-needed conversations with people of all ages.
The school community has actively united for the cause.
A school-wide assembly will take place on Wednesday, where the participants - Jono and Luke Moorse, Tom Dudley, and Spencer Hayes - will have their new mullets sculpted on stage.
Teachers like Blake Toomey and Sam Frazier will also join the effort, creating a supportive and inclusive environment.
This impactful initiative directly supports the Black Dog Institute, an organisation dedicated to mental health research.
Mr Fraizer said school fundraisers like this are vital because more than 75 per cent of mental health problems develop before the age of 25.
“Mental health affects everyone. It is especially important for rural/regional towns to have these resources, as they often get overlooked,” he said.
Teacher Blake Toomey with students Spencer Hayes, Luke Moorse and Tom Dudley.
“By raising awareness we can spark critical conversations, and with funding we can keep these conversations going.
“We will be doing this again. More mullets, bigger mullets and more activities.
“Hopefully more schools from around the area can get involved too.”
The generosity of the community is shown through the success of the initiative to date, with the school well on its way to meeting its $1000 donation goal.
Community members can still contribute at https://www.mulletsformentalhealth.org.au/fundraisers/deniliquinhighschool/mulletsformentalhealth2026.
• Anyone requiring crisis support can contact Accessline on 1800 800 944, Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14, BeyondBlue on 1300 224 636 or Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800. Resources and pathways to help are also available at www.denimentalhealth.org.au.
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