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Support My Walk for Mental Health Research

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

Mental illness can be debilitating and can have a devastating impact on not only those living with it, but those around them.

This October, I’m taking part in One Foot Forward to help reduce the impact of 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.

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Why i'm walking one foot forward for the black dog institute

I've decided to take part in the One Foot Forward challenge to support the incredible work of the Black Dog Institute—a leader in mental health research and support in Australia. Every day, I see firsthand how mental health affects people from all walks of life. In my role as a restaurant manager, I've witnessed young teenagers quietly struggling. I think about our kids facing pressure at school, our mates who bottle things up, our parents trying to hold it all together, and even the quiet neighbour next door. Mental health challenges don’t discriminate—and too many people suffer in silence. I’m not walking for praise or donations (though they’re always welcome), I’m walking to raise awareness—and to let people know they’re not alone. If you're doing it tough, I invite you to come walk with me. Let’s get out in the bush, feel the sand under our feet, listen to the ocean and the birds (hopefully not swooping magpies!), and just be. I may not always have the right words, but I can offer a listening ear and a shoulder when it’s needed. This walk is for every single person who feels unseen. There is help. There is hope. And sometimes, it starts with one step forward.