The Mental Awareness Foundation was created with the goal of spreading the message of suicide prevention, and raising awareness of depression and mental health issues by empowering organisations and individuals.

Everything we do here at MAf we do to increase the funding we are able to deliver to mental health charities and not-for-profits working on the frontline, and to empower every day Australians to take their mental health journey one step at a time.

We are all in this together when it comes to suicide prevention and mental health, so reach out to your friends and family to show your support.

You can help make a difference by sharing our message about taking your mental health journey one step at a time so that people don’t feel overwhelmed by the stress and challenges they may face.

he Mental Awareness Foundation uses funds raised from sponsorship and our Walk for Awareness event to go towards:

Mental health charities and organisations. Charities that are doing great things both on the front line and in the community.

Marketing and communicating the message of suicide prevention and encouragement of mental wellness.

The aim of the Foundation is to raise awareness of depression and mental illness, through funding programs, events, and stakeholder initiatives, while supporting the preservation of life. We are proud to support organisations and charities directly on the front line of mental health services.

The flagship event of the Mental Awareness Foundation is Walk for Awareness, a 9km walking event (to open Queensland Mental Health Week) with the main event staged in Brisbane that includes a “walk anywhere” option for people to walk and join virtually.

The ‘Yeah Buddy’ 58 Day Challenge started on January 22nd, 2025, alongside Lachlan’s Stuart challenge to run 58 marathons in 58 days, for the Health Awareness Foundation.
People could choose from the suggested challenges or create their own:

• No alcohol for 58 days.
• No junk food for 58 days.
• Write one email, text message, or letter every day to show gratitude to friends or family.
• Run every day for 58 days.
• Create your own challenge based on personal goals or interests.

They could join with family, friends and workmates to take on their own challenge, improve their mental and physical wellbeing, and help raise vital funds for mental health initiatives in Australia.

People can also join Lachlan Stuart’s last 5K of his 58 day challenge