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A village can make a difference

Steve Howarth, Tim Davis and Nathan Lee just three of the Mo Jasper team helping to raise awareness of men's health issues during Movember.

Posted by weejasper from Wee Jasper in Health & Lifestyle on 19/11/2008 at 11:42 AM

Wee Jasper is a tiny village. Whilst only an hour from Canberra it really can feel remote at times. The Australian Bureau of Statistics puts the population at 80 but no-one has ever really been able to confirm it.

When someone is ill, or worse, in a place like Wee Jasper the impact is felt throughout the tight-knit community.

This year the whole village decided to do something to raise awareness of men's health issues, particularly prostate cancer and depression. Issues that have directly affected the community in recent times.

As part of the Movember initiative, team Mo Jasper was born, with Captain Janet Bell at the helm. Thirty-five members have already registered. There are a lot of Mo Bros, and one or two Mo Sisters, in Wee Jasper.

"Men's health is a big issue around here," said Janet, who is also the proprietor of The Stables Tavern in Wee Jasper, "We've lost a few in recent times. They can be a tight-mouthed bunch these blokes so if growing a mo can raise some money and get …

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