A partnership between the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (WA) and a program run by Wheatbelt NRM has provided benefits to the Regional Men's Health Initiative (RMHI) for another year.
Based on a $5 donation per pest culled in community events across the south west, the Sporting Shooters Association presented a cheque for $20,000 to the Men's Health Initiative to support their work in raising awareness of men's health and wellbeing in regional WA.
Red Card for Rabbits and Foxes is a community based feral animal control program with over 1000 people across south west WA participating in autumn 2019 culling over 7000 pest animals.
Wheatbelt NRM chair Debra Rule said in its third year, the program has been a success.
"Our community really appreciate that by being part of this they not only are tackling pests but they are also contributing to an important regional health program," she said.
"Living in the regions we know full well the devastating impact feral animals and mental health challenges can have on our community."
Sporting Shooters Association president Ron Bryant said the group have committed to the program for another four years.
"Our association identifies the importance of men's health and across Australia we are strong supporters of tackling the issue of feral animals," he said.
"To us it is just a great fit and we are really pleased to have donated more than $50,000 over the last three years.
"We are looking forward to maximising our impact, not just on pests but for our regional warriors."
The donation has supported RMHi projects such as 'Talk to a Mate' footy round and 'Warrior Ambassador Award Program'.
For more information on the program visit www.redcard.org.au.
