Mental health advocates on two wheels will be embarking on an epic Australia journey next month to ensure people have access to services no matter their location.
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Eight Australians take their lives every single day, with 54 per cent of people suffering unable to access the help they need.
Research commissioned by the federal government has found that work done at a local community level can profoundly impact mental health awareness and prevention of suicide.
In its 10th year, the Black Dog Ride will cover 15,696km over 35 days.
About 50 riders will depart from Busselton, Western Australia, picking up hundreds of additional riders on the way, and will be hitting Katherine on Monday August 19.
Last year, Katherine was the meeting point for hundreds of Black Dog Riders.
On their last leg of their epic week long journey, most had traveled hundreds of kilometres from all parts of the country to unite at the Katherine Town Council grounds.
Black Dog Ride began in 2009 as a ride to raise awareness of depression, and has evolved into a national health promotion charity involving thousands of Australians with lived experience of mental illness who inspire the nation with their passion for preventing suicide.
Black Dog Ride's community health projects are among the largest of their kind in Australia that are organised, conducted and involve participants with lived experience.
The ride will mark the 10th anniversary of the first solo ride around Australia undertaken by Black Dog Ride Australia's Founder, Steve Andrews.
Motorcycle enthusiasts are encouraged to join the ride to show their support for this important cause. For tickets and further information, visit the website here.
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