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Narelle Rusk

I’m walking because I believe the best time to support someone’s mental health is before they reach crisis. As a lived experience peer worker, I’ve seen the difference that connection, early intervention, and simply feeling heard can make. Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is ask someone how they’re really doing, listen without trying to fix everything, and remind them they don’t have to carry it alone. Every step I take is for the people who are struggling quietly, the families and carers who walk beside them, those we’ve lost, and everyone who is still finding their way forward. If this walk starts one conversation, encourages one person to reach out, or reminds one person that they matter, then every step is worth it. Let’s keep putting one foot forward, together.

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60km

Support My Walk for Mental Health Research

Did you know that 1 in 5 Australians experience symptoms of mental illness each year?

This October, I’m taking part in One Foot Forward to help Australians impacted by mental illness and suicide.

I'm walking to raise funds for Black Dog Institute to put ground-breaking new mental health treatment, education, and digital services into the hands of the people who need them most.

It would mean so much to me if you donated to support my walk.

Together, we can create better mental health for all Australians.