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I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone.

Total Raised

$458

Total Distance

36km

Distance Goal

100km

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.

My Updates

Day 3

I was out looking for something orange to photograph for One Foot Forward when I spotted these broken reflector lights, and I thought they were perfect. It made me think about how sometimes we can feel a little like these lights — broken, worn, cracked or like we’ve lost our shine. But being broken doesn’t mean we have no purpose. Even when we’re struggling, we still matter. We are still needed. We still have something to give. And we are still worthy of being here. 🧡 Sometimes we just need someone to remind us of that when we can’t see it for ourselves. So, if you’re feeling a little broken today, please remember: broken doesn’t mean worthless. There is still light in you, even if you can’t see it right now. 🧡 One Foot Forward 🧡 Mental health matters 🧡 You matter

Day 2

Was a hard day, was tired and emotionally and physically drained. no walks today. was kind to myself and ate ice cream instead.

Day 1

First steps, didnt feel like walking but kept pushing through.

Day 0 - before the challange begins.

Well, I started off prepared… and then somehow this year’s challenge kind of snuck up on me! 💙 This is my 4th year completing One Foot Forward, and every year, reaching the end of the month and knowing I’ve completed the challenge is something I’m incredibly proud of. My hope has always been to raise as much money and awareness as I possibly can, in the hope that somehow, in some small way, I can help change even one person’s life. That is still my aim this year, but my journey will have a much more personal meaning. This year, my walking and reflection time will also be a way for me to work through my own grief and to help and support my family as we work through ours, following the sudden loss of a truly great man, who passed away from natural causes. A great man. A great father. The best father-in-law a girl could ask for. And the best Pa B. ❤️ He always encouraged me, supported me and believed in me. So this year, more than ever, I’ll be carrying him with me every step of the way. My 100 km will give me time to walk, reflect, remember, grieve and hopefully heal, while continuing to raise awareness and funds for those affected by mental illness and suicide. So this October, I’ll be walking for the cause I believe in, while also walking through a very personal journey of my own. For Pa B. ❤️ For my family. For those struggling with their mental health. For those who need support. And for the hope that we can make a difference in even one person’s life. If you’re able to support my challenge, whether through a donation, sharing my fundraiser, or simply following along and helping spread awareness, I would be incredibly grateful. One foot. One step. One kilometre at a time. 💙 #OneFootForward #BlackDogInstitute #MentalHealthAwareness #100km #WalkingForMentalHealth #ForPaB