Short Version:

I will walk +500km with a footy in hand, rain, hail, or shine, from Manly Beach NSW to Burra Bee Dee Mission near Coonabarabran, NSW.

My “White” nan was born in England and moved to Manly, NSW at 12.

My “Black” nan, Indigenous, was born in Dubbo NSW to a Stolen Generation mother who was placed on Burra Bee Dee Mission.

Two cultures with a painful history, but my grandmothers never were, and never will be, enemies.

This walk exists to reduce the social isolation & negative impacts of a divided society by creating conversations leading to building understanding & empathy, rather than blame.

Please consider donating to help make this possible.

All funds raised will go toward establishing a non-profit foundation to take this work Australia wide.

Longer Version: I created YourOnlineBrother for two core reasons.

First, to act as a mediator and interpreter between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, reducing misunderstanding, fear, and hostility that cause psychological harm.

Second, to improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes by addressing the emotional and psychological effects of racism, discrimination, and social division.

But raising awareness on the internet alone is not enough anymore. We need powerful acts that reduce harm, and create better mental health outcomes for all Australians.

That is why I am walking from Manly Beach to Burra Bee Dee Mission.

This walk symbolises trying to navigate by walking between two cultures, two worlds, with a painful history and the mental and emotional toll that history still places on people today. I am not walking to unite the country for the sake of it.

I am walking because division damages mental health for Indigenous people and Non-Indigenous l people.

Why this walk matters: My maternal grandmother Gill, who is "White", was born in England and arrived in Australia at 12, seeking a better life. She moved into a flea infested unit in Manly NSW and went on to spend her career nursing and caring for Indigenous children.

My paternal grandmother Kimberley, who is "Black", was born in Dubbo NSW. She is the daughter of my great grandmother Gwendoline, who was stolen as a child and placed on Burra Bee Dee Mission, never reunited with her family.

Neither of my grandmothers caused harm. Neither deserved the pain carried by history.

Yet today, I still hear people frame Non-Indigenous Australians as enemies, and I hear others frame Indigenous people the same way. This ongoing blame, fear, and misunderstanding causes real psychological harm.

It creates poor mental health, anxiety, identity stress, anger, shame, and disconnection on all sides. And I have felt that personally. I still to this day, brace myself when people talk about Indigenous peoples or white people, because I have seen what that division does to families, communities, and mental health. Why this should matter to you: When we stay divided, we stay psychologically unwell.

A divided society struggles with mental health crises, addiction, family breakdown, violence, disconnection, and hopelessness. This is not just “Black versus White”. This is a mental health battle.

The longer we keep hitting the ball of blame and fear back and forth, the worse our mental health becomes individually and collectively. This is not about naive unity.

It is about reducing harm, lowering emotional tension, and building the psychological safety needed for people and communities to function.

Why the footy: There are two reasons. First, footy was everything to me as a kid. Trauma, mental health struggles, and internalised shame made me quit the game I loved. Carrying this footy is about reclaiming power for the younger version of myself who walked away carrying shame. Second, footy brings people together. On the field, colour fades. What matters is the team, the community, and the shared effort. That spirit of connection without hostility is part of this country. It is also a protective factor for mental health.

What the funds will support: I aim to raise twenty thousand dollars to establish a non profit foundation focused on reducing the mental health impacts of racism and discrimination. The foundation will work to improve wellbeing through education, mediation, and dialogue. Funds will cover legal setup, insurance, administration, and registration costs including DGR.

Any additional costs will be covered by me personally. If funds exceed the target, they will support expansion of the foundation and basic supplies for the walk itself. Every contribution helps reduce harm and build a healthier future.

Much love, Jordan. PS: I will be walking over the literal Great Dividing Range as a symbol.