Monday, July 21, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

SNAGS Celebrates Christmas In July

A heartfelt Christmas in July event hosted by disability support group SNAGS brought smiles, music, and mid-year cheer to nearly 90 participants and support workers in Mackay last Saturday.

“We received a donation from the Rotary a few weeks back, so we planned on what we could do with the donation, which became Christmas in July,” said the group’s organiser Rainelle Peterstorfer.

With the support of Sally’s Curry Hut, who donated their time and cooked the meal, the SNAGS team brought the celebration to life with care and dedication.

“We crazily started organising presents and wrapping and got it sorted within about 10 days… and it turned out really amazing,” Rainelle said.

SNAGS, co-run by Rainelle Peterstorfer and Kathryn Andrews, is a not-for-profit volunteer-run group that brings people with disabilities, families, and support workers together for regular karaoke nights full of fun, laughter, and a whole lot of dancing and singing.

To support SNAGS, email snags.mackay@outlook.com or visit their Facebook page to purchase merch.

A joyful Christmas in July event hosted by SNAGS brought nearly 90 people together for music, gifts, and a free lunch. Photo source: SNAGS Karaoke Mackay (Facebook)

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