Solidarity Wall

I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. I'm really proud to be a founding member and back for another year. So excited to walk with you all again this year for another big year.

I am walking this October in memory of my late husband Adam Burgess. He was an incredible human, the best husband & father to our 4 young children. He died by suicide in March 2024 - gone too soon. In memory of Adam, in memory of all of those Australians who are struggling with their mental health, those who have died by suicide & for their families & friends.. I’m walking in solidarity. You are not alone. Something needs to change.

I have struggled with mental health and so have friends. I actively talk about my mental health struggles with my team at work and encourage them to as well. Due to the fact that when I was first diagnosed i dealt with it by talking about and a manager pulled me aside and told me that I was making people feel uncomfortable and that made me feel even more depressed and alone and I don’t want any of my team feeling like that.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. As a Mental Health Nurse, I care for patients experiencing depression everyday. I was lucky enough to attend the Black Dog Institute in 2019 to learn how to administer TMS treatment to my patients. If you can, please donate to the One Foot Forward campaign to support the wonderful work the Black Dog Institute does.

These past 12 months have been rough for me. I am walking to strengthen my mental health and raise awareness for mental health support in my community

I’m walking in solidarity this October to raise more awareness and money for supporting people who live with mental illnes. the daily struggle is real and with each step I take I hope to reduce the very real stigma surrounding it. X you are not alone.

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

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

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.

I'm walking for too many family members and friends lost to suicide (Peter, Rachael, Stu, Robbie, Billy and others) and to honour my own personal journey with a mental health condition - stronger together :-)

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

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

I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. I have recently had major surgery for cancer and it has played havoc with my mental health but with support from my wonderful wife, family and friends I am on the mend and cancer free. Now it is my turn again to do my part to help others.

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

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

I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. It's not always easy to remember this, but we are not alone.

I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. Life will always present new and different issues, but supporting your mental health is what gives us the capacity to face whatever comes next. You are not alone.

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

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

I’m walking in solidarity this October for Australians affected by mental illness and suicide. You are not alone. This year has been a personal struggle so I’m more than determined to do well again.

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

I’m completing the One Foot Forward challenge for the 5th time this October. It is such a worthy cause, supporting Black Dog Institute and the important work they do for Australians and their families impacted by mental illness and suicide. There’s still time to show your support. Please sponsor me if you have the means - together we can make a bigger impact!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Walking for all Aussies struggling with mental health, especially those LGBTQ+ ones. You are not alone

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

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

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