Townsville

Matt

Walk Leader, Townsville

G'day I'm Matt and I'm honoured to host the first 'Walk for a Bloke' in Townsville. I wanted to join Walk for a Bloke because my actions speak louder than my words, and I want to do something that makes a difference in my community. I know of too many men that have taken their own life. As a garrison city with 2 defence bases up here as well, our 25 km walk gives us the chance to acknowledge and support mental health and PTSD within our veteran community. Mostly I am doing this walk for my 2 sons. They are growing up in a much different world than I did with different social pressures, and if I can teach them to always talk to someone when they are doing it tough, whether that's me, a mate, or a professional, then I am doing my part to set them up for healthy mental fitness.