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Total Raised

$1,505

Total Distance

45km

Distance Goal

40km

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

I did it 40km 💪🏼

While it really was never about the kms but more the awareness and donations, it’s nice to know we got there. More importantly we have raised over $900. My original goal was to raise $250 which we smashed within the first couple of days 💪🏼. How good would it be to get to $1000. Still a couple of days left if anyone would like to chuck a couple of dollar towards such an important organization supporting research and education into mental health. Thanks to all that have already donated x

Clear the clutter

Got my steps and kilometres in solo today.No walking (talking) buddy, just me and my thoughts. Although there was no external chatter, my internal dialogue was definitely keeping me company. This is a busy week: I’ve just stepped into a new role at work, assessments due, school production, after-school sports... the list goes on. With so much happening, taking even a short walk was the perfect way to clear my head and reset. Walking, especially on your own, is such a powerful tool for mental wellbeing. It creates space to process your thoughts, regulate stress, and reconnect with yourself, even if it’s just for 20 minutes. It doesn’t need to be long or intense. Sometimes the simple act of moving forward is all it takes to feel grounded again.

Black dog awareness

My first encounter with the term "black dog" in relation to mental health happened early in my nursing career while working at the triage desk. A man approached and quietly said that the black dog had gotten to him. Naively, I asked him where he’d been bitten. Gently, he explained that he was referring to a mental health crisis, not a literal dog. Years later, with greater understanding and experience, I deeply appreciate the courage it must have taken for him to come forward and ask for help. His quiet bravery has stayed with me ever since. 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. Thank you to all my very generous family and friends for supporting me in raising money and awareness for this very important initiative.

One day at a time

Great day to be out and about. Love having a little walking buddy that doesn’t stop talking.

My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

$100

Deesh & Tom

Proud of you always!

$72.01

Sam And Lulu

Great work Tenille and it’s a wonderful cause! Congratulations!!

$69.92

Kylie Whitehead

Good for you sista! Xoxoxo

$69.92

Taeah Brown

$54.95

Raelene

Nice one xx

$54.95

Safety Mate Matched Contribution

$54.53

Anonymous

$54.12

Adam

$54.12

Deanne Baldwin

Great work! always doing something for everyone else xx

$54.12

Anonymous

All the best you are amazing

$54.12

Shae

You are the best, chuck out the rest. 😘

$54.12

Bridie Barnes

$54.12

Bella @ Co

Thank you for being the incredible person you are!

$50

Anonymous

You are amazing ❤️😘

$47.29

Kym And Damo

$43.60

Emma M

Go Tennille! If you ever need walking buddy to walk around the Gully, give us a hola x

$43.60

Tennille Lakey

$43.60

Arundell Crew

Proud of you lovely.

$43.60

Debra Berger

Amazing Lakey. I finally got here to donate. Better late than never.

$43.60

Diana Watson

Congratulations Tennille!

$43.60

Sarah

40km of heart, grit and purpose — amazing effort! Walking tall for a brilliant cause 👏💚”

$43.60

Sharon

Great cause Tennille. x

$43.60

Teri-anne Chapman

Good on you Gert. XO

$43.60

Ani Shay

Proud of you XO

$33.15

Helen Morgan

Great work Tennille x

$30

Sam Jacobs

$27.81

Denise Butdett

You’ve got this!

$27.81

Harlan And Vayda

$27.81

Shaynie

Love your work Tennille ❤️

$22.68

Carmel And Rod

Good work Tenille 🧠💪. From Carmel and Rodney

$22.58

Amber Tuckerman

You're amazing. Keep it up! xx

$22.58

Anabelle Conway

Amazing job Tennille 🩷

Thank you to my supporters

$69.92

Taeah Brown

$54.95

Raelene

Nice one xx

$54.95

Safety Mate Matched Contribution

$54.53

Anonymous

$54.12

Adam

$54.12

Deanne Baldwin

Great work! always doing something for everyone else xx

$54.12

Anonymous

All the best you are amazing

$54.12

Shae

You are the best, chuck out the rest. 😘

$54.12

Bridie Barnes

$54.12

Bella @ Co

Thank you for being the incredible person you are!

$50

Anonymous

You are amazing ❤️😘

$47.29

Kym And Damo

$43.60

Emma M

Go Tennille! If you ever need walking buddy to walk around the Gully, give us a hola x

$43.60

Tennille Lakey

$43.60

Arundell Crew

Proud of you lovely.

$43.60

Debra Berger

Amazing Lakey. I finally got here to donate. Better late than never.

$43.60

Diana Watson

Congratulations Tennille!

$43.60

Sarah

40km of heart, grit and purpose — amazing effort! Walking tall for a brilliant cause 👏💚”

$43.60

Sharon

Great cause Tennille. x

$43.60

Teri-anne Chapman

Good on you Gert. XO

$43.60

Ani Shay

Proud of you XO

$33.15

Helen Morgan

Great work Tennille x

$30

Sam Jacobs

$27.81

Denise Butdett

You’ve got this!

$27.81

Harlan And Vayda

$27.81

Shaynie

Love your work Tennille ❤️

$22.68

Carmel And Rod

Good work Tenille 🧠💪. From Carmel and Rodney

$22.58

Amber Tuckerman

You're amazing. Keep it up! xx

$22.58

Anabelle Conway

Amazing job Tennille 🩷

Tennille Lakey

Please help me reach my goal

Raised

$1,505

My Goal

$250

Select amount to donate

$1,505

45km

40km

Support My Walk for Mental Health Research

My Updates

I did it 40km 💪🏼

Clear the clutter

Black dog awareness

One day at a time

My Achievements