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A community favourite is set to return this June, as Pizza for a Purpose launches its fifth year in support of suicide prevention training and awareness across the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions.
Led by Grapevine Group, the campaign continues to blend community engagement with vital mental health education, raising $12,730 in 2025 and aiming to build on that momentum in 2026.
Throughout June, $5 from every large pizza sold at Laffos Bar & Pizzeria will be donated to Grapevine Group, helping fund free suicide prevention training programs and awareness initiatives across our local regions.
A new online fundraising platform has launched, allowing individuals and businesses to easily support the cause. Prize draws include a weekly $100 Caneland Central Gift Card draw and a major $5,000 Star FM/4MK advertising package for participating businesses.
The Pizza Hunt will continue throughout the month, encouraging children to follow a trail around Caneland Central and collect pizza names. Completed entries receive a prize and entry into a gift card draw.
As an added incentive, the first 100 organisations to book a Pizza Party will receive a party pack filled with balloons, party hats, lollies and more. This year, Grapevine is again encouraging workplaces and community groups to go a step further by hosting their own pizza parties and booking suicide prevention training for their teams.
Grapevine Group President Debbie Knight said the campaign was making crucial change.
“With an estimated 55,000 attempts nationally each year, that’s one every 10 minutes,” she said.
“Every dollar raised helps us continue delivering free training which empowers people with the skills and confidence to recognise when someone may be struggling and start conversations that could save life.”
The campaign is supported by major sponsors Caneland Central, Bright Light Marketing and Laffos Bar & Pizzeria, highlighting the impact of local collaboration.
You can get involved by purchasing a large pizza at Laffos throughout June, hosting Pizza Party, or tax-deductible donation via grapevinegroup.org.au.
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