TWELVE of Glasshouse Districts Cricket Club’s members in the senior men’s division have dropped their dacks to star in a cheeky calendar, all in the name of making change for men’s health.
The winner of Queensland’s Cricket Club of the Year has a vested interest in more than sport. With 100 male cricketers between the ages of 13 and 65, the club provides an outlet for its members to compete, celebrate and communicate, emphasising the importance of maintaining both physical and mental health.
“Laying it all bare – whether you’re taking off your clothes or talking about your mental health struggles – is really tough,” said club president Jeremy Schultz.
“By taking part in this photoshoot, and sharing it with the public, we’re sending a message: we accept ourselves, and we accept you.”
Glasshouse Cricket Club has partnered with local ‘mateship movement’, Grab Life by the Balls, which exists to help men establish stronger social connections and improve their quality of life.
“Grab Life by the Balls is about mateship. But it’s also about mental health,” says founder of the movement, Sam Parker.
“Every day in Australia, seven men die by suicide. And social isolation is a key contributor to poor mental health. Our hope is that we can encourage other men to prioritise their mental health, and share their struggles with their mates – that’s what makes the burden easier to carry.”
All proceeds from sales of the calendar will support Grab Life by the Balls’ ‘proactive men’s mental health movement’, enabling them to provide men with a relaxed, accepting environment in which to befriend, inspire and empower each other.
The launch of the calendar coincided with International Men’s Day on Saturday November19, where all was revealed at the ‘Make Changes for Men’s Health’ charity event at Glass House Mountains Sports Club.
One of the objectives of International Men’s Day is to raise awareness for the range of health issues that men are likely to face at some stage in their lives, particularly mental health.
Guest’s including Sam from Hot 91.1, Sam from Grab Life by the Balls and Pete from Young Veterans were all in attendance.
Get ready to see a lot more of Glasshouse Districts Cricket Club… in more ways than one.
Calendars can be purchased at
https://glasshousecricketclub.com.au/product/charity-calendar-2023/