What is Walk for a Bloke
Previously known as Nicks Walk, Walk for a Bloke is a unique event for blokes to come together and walk 25kms to raise awareness and funds for bloke’s mental health.
Walk for a Bloke is more than just a fundraiser – it can act as a form of medicine. By encouraging physical activity, creating opportunities for mateship, and providing a safe space for men to share, listen, and learn, we help build resilience and strengthen mental well-being through action.
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HOW SPOKE TO A BLOKE STARTED
Tuesday 18th FebORIGIN STORY
Spoke to a Bloke started when our brother and mate sadly took his own life whilst going through some mental health issues. Unfortunately he felt he had no other option and much to our shock and disappointment, no one to talk to.
HOW IT STARTED
Before Nick passed he would organise an annual 25k men's mental health walk (we used the term lightly in the beginning) from The Spit Bridge in Manly, to The Watsons Bay Hotel. Originally it was just a chance for mates to get together, do some exercise but also check in with each other over a long walk followed by a few beverages. Our first walk was 4 guys in 2019, followed by 6 in 2020 and then a whopping 110 blokes from all around Australia in 2022.
THE LAUNCH
On average blokes account for seven out of nine suicides every single day in Australia.
“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity."
From the first Annual “Nick’s Walk” in 2022 we thought we could do more to support men’s mental health. Much more.
So we did.
We started Spoke to a Bloke.
Great work Fred 😊