Beyond Blue Limited

On 26 April, I’ll be running the Ballarat Full Marathon to raise money for Beyond Blue.

Mental health affects so many of us, and Beyond Blue’s mission is to equip everyone in Australia with the knowledge, tools, and support to achieve their best possible mental health, no matter their age or where they live.

I’m taking on this marathon not just as a personal challenge, but to help raise awareness and funds for an organisation that makes a real difference in people’s lives. Every donation, big or small, helps Beyond Blue continue their incredible work supporting mental health across Australia.

Thank you for your support, it truly means a lot.

Mental health matters & impacts so many of our loved ones; unfortunately, I lost my dad to mental health; a beautiful, selfless man that put others before himself.

Many people face battles that remain unseen & unspoken, something that requires change.

We are taking on Buffalo Stampede, one of Victoria’s toughest running events; a challenge to run 100km through 5,000m of elevation on the 28th of March to raise funds for mental health. This run is about resilience, hope and support. A journey to encourage conversations, to prevail through hardship and to honour my dad.

Every donation helps create more support, to ensure people receive the support they deserve.

All funds raised will be going to Beyond Blue Charity

Thank you to all who donate

Thank you to Jake Archer & Dillon Grech for joining me on this journey

On the 25th of January 2026, I lost my dad to his fight with his mental health. My dad was a strong and adventurous man constantly out at sea covering as many nautical miles as he could, to most people he would have seemed like he was as happy as he could be, this shows how you never really know what someone is going through and what battles they are facing. speaking up when things are hard is so important because you never know how supported you really are, this is why breaking the stigma of men’s mental health is something that needs to happen and for people to be able to admit when they are not ok without judgement or worry about what people think. Something I admired about my dad is that even when things were hard he was still living his life the way he wanted by living out his pirate dream spending weeks on end in the open ocean where he was his happiest. Even when the sailing conditions were terrifying he would call me and tell me about all the crazy things that would happen and how the waves and the winds were extreme, but to him that was when it was the most fun. I want to honour my dads memory by raising money all going towards beyond blue and to encourage people to speak up and also to check in on those around you.

Love you dad ⛵️

Do you want to help me change things? I'm running the half-marathon for Beyond Blue in order to raise some money and equip people in Australia with the knowledge and skills to achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. We give people the confidence to support those around them, and make anxiety, depression and suicide part of everyday conversations. And as well as tackling stigma, prejudice and discrimination, we're breaking down the barriers that prevent people from speaking up and reaching out.

Hey there! I’m Leigh, and I offer yoga sessions at Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin to raise money for mental health. Make time for yourself each week to flow with friends and good vibes, tunes, breathwork, mindfulness, and beginner friendly yoga.

Supporting Beyond Blue means a lot to me, having personally lost a close family member to suicide and supporting my family with mental health issues for many years. I have found solace in yoga, and I hope you do too. As a qualified yoga instructor and having practiced yoga for almost 20 years, I am thrilled to share my love of movement and guide you in connecting your mind, body and spirit. The practice will change every week but will usually include some breathwork, meditation, and vinyasa flow. All you need is a mat and an open heart.

Come join our lovely local community every Friday morning at 6:30am, nearby On Lake Cafe. After approx 45 minutes of practice, we finish off with a social coffee together . Whether you’re a yogi guru or don’t know what in the world a downdog is, absolutely everyone is welcome.

Certifications:

200hr Yoga Teacher Training, Radiantly Alive

“Art of Assisting” Training, Power Living

My name is Will Polidano, I’m 21 years old from Echuca, Victoria. On the 9th of May, 2026, I have challenged myself to run 160km around Echuca/Moama in 24 hours.

I set this challenge to push myself both physically and mentally, and to raise money for Beyond Blue, supporting them with anxiety, depression and suicide prevention. I’d love to gather support from my community and surrounds to support this noble cause.

Want to join me in making a difference? I’m raising money to benefit Beyond Blue Limited, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Beyond Blue Limited: Beyond Blue's mission is to equip everyone in Australia with the knowledge and skills to achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. We give people the confidence to support those around them, and make anxiety, depression and suicide part of everyday conversations. And as well as tackling stigma, prejudice and discrimination, we're breaking down the barriers that prevent people from speaking up and reaching out.

In a change for 2026 Inglis is launching "The Inglis Charity Volleyball Tournament". After another fantastic instalment of Charity Soccer in 2025 which raised close to $4000 for Beyond Blue in a bid to create awareness around mental health in the thoroughbred industry and wider community.

Teams can now register for the competition in 2026 to be held at the Whitlam Leisure Centre, 90A Memorial Ave, Liverpool NSW 2170 at 5:30pm on Wednesday 4th February.

Please email your expressions of interest to Will Gardner.

No raffles, sweepstakes, giveaways, or returns on investment are offered in exchange for any donations made to this GoFundMe

To celebrate Saish and Emerald’s housewarming, Arthur Street Cafe x The G-Spot are coming together to raise funds for Beyond Blue Limited. Every donation helps make a real difference. Thank you so much for supporting a cause that means a lot to us.

More information about Beyond Blue Limited: Beyond Blue's mission is to equip everyone in Australia with the knowledge and skills to achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. We give people the confidence to support those around them, and make anxiety, depression and suicide part of everyday conversations. And as well as tackling stigma, prejudice and discrimination, we're breaking down the barriers that prevent people from speaking up and reaching out.

I’m seeking support to gain entry into the Gold Coast Half Marathon so I can run in honour of family members who struggled—and whom we’ve lost—to mental health conditions that too often go unseen.

No one should have to lose a loved one this way, and no one should fight alone.

This run is my way of turning grief into action: raising funds for frontline support, starting open conversations, and helping others find help sooner. Every step is a promise to those we miss and a message to those still fighting: you are seen, you are valued, and support is within reach.

We can’t change the past, but we can help shape a future where seeking help is normal, stigma is challenged, and more families get to keep the people they love.

Why Beyond Blue

I’m raising money to benefit Beyond Blue Limited, whose mission is to equip people across Australia with the knowledge and skills to achieve their best possible mental health—making anxiety, depression, and suicide part of everyday conversations, tackling stigma, and breaking down barriers to speaking up and reaching out.

How your support helps

Your donation will help me secure my place at the start line and contribute to Beyond Blue’s vital services.

Any amount makes a difference. If you can’t donate, a share or a message of support means the world.

Thank you for helping me turn this run into real impact—for my family, for yours, and for anyone who needs a hand finding help.

Matt x

We are raising money together in a journey called the Pursuit of Happiness. This is going to be one of the hardest challenges we have ever done but are so excited to do it for mental health awareness.

Our plan is to try and reach as many people as possible either in person at events or online through social media.

The final run will be an event where we invite you to everyone to come help run a couple laps with us and support our mental health Journey!

Rules:

Add 2km onto the previous weeks run

Multiples of 10 must be ran in one session

No missing weeks

Spread as much positivity and awareness as possible for mental health

More information about Beyond Blue Limited: Beyond Blue's mission is to equip everyone in Australia with the knowledge and skills to achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. We give people the confidence to support those around them, and make anxiety, depression and suicide part of everyday conversations. And as well as tackling stigma, prejudice and discrimination, we're breaking down the barriers that prevent people from speaking up and reaching out.

Avolve Performance athletes are entering into a charity powerlifting event - Deadlift4Dollars, raising funds for Beyond Blue.

We're aiming to raise $1 for every kilogram we lift on the platform.

Weights we're aiming to deadlift:

Rob - 230kg

Jenny - 160kg

Dylan - 260kg

Finn - 220kg

Andrea - 220kg

Total - round up to $2000 because Beyond Blue is great and deserves it ;)