In October 2021, Fraser Coast Mates is teaming up with the Mental Awareness Foundation to take part in the annual Walk For Awareness.
Walk for Awareness is an event that involves bringing people together in a friendly and safe environment where issues of mental health can be discussed openly with friends, family and supportive strangers. We believe the matters surrounding suicide should be discussed, not hidden.
While the Walk For Awareness is held in person in Brisbane, Queensland, this year the event will also take place virtually from anywhere in Australia. Fraser Coast Mates is calling on all Fraser Coast locals to join our team and raise funds towards mental health awareness with mates.
The event will take place at the Seafront Oval in Hervey Bay on Sunday, October 10. Check-in will be from 7:30am with the walk starting at 8:30am.
It’s important to note that all funds raised through the Fraser Coast Mates team will be spent directly within the local community – going straight towards the costs of a counsellor to assist our mates in need when they are struggling.
How to join the Fraser Coast Mates team
Online Registration
Register as part of our team, pay $40 to receive a Walk for Awareness shirt plus donate or invite others to donate to help fundraise. Register here:
https://www.walkforawareness.org.au/fundraiser/frasercoastmates
Step 1: Click the ‘Join Us’ button under ‘Fraser Coast Mates’ to join our team.
Step 2: Scroll down to fill out your personal details and create an account
Step 3: Continue following the next steps which allows you to add extra registrants, purchase merchandise and make a donation.
Step 4: Click next to finalise and complete your registration.
Register On The Day
There will also be an option for you to check in on the day – Sunday 10th October at Seafront Oval, with our QR Code, make a donation (small or large) and walk with your team – Fraser Coast Mates.
Can’t walk on the day but still want to offer your support?
You can still support this extremely important cause by donating to the Fraser Coast Mates. Simply click here to head to our team page and donate via the “Sponsor Us” button on mobile or “Please Help Us Reach Our Goal” on desktop.
