The Minister for Health Ryan Park and the Minister for Mental Health Rose Jackson have announced a one-off $50,000 funding boost to men’s mental health support service The Man Walk Australia.
The Man Walk Australia is a charity focused on improving the mental health of men and reducing the nation’s suicide rates through the delivery of opportunities to support men, including regular organised walks to ‘walk and talk.’
The organisation provides health related services and benefits by using preventative measures to support the physical and mental health and general wellbeing of men.
The funding will support Man Walk’s objectives of bettering the mental, physical, and overall wellbeing of men, including starting new walk locations in NSW.
Minister for Health Ryan Park said:
“Too many men are not reaching out for help when they need it. We must turn that around.
“That’s why I am so pleased to announce this contribution to The Man Walk Australia to further their life-changing work in the men’s mental health space.
“I commend The Man Walk Australia for its ongoing work to support the physical and mental health as well as general wellbeing for men.
“I know how much this funding will mean to their team and to the people who rely on their services.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Mental Health Rose Jackson said:
“We know it can be especially difficult for men to ask for help and that’s why we it is vital for us to reach out, lean in and meet people where they’re at.
“This funding boost will help shape part of that work. The Man Walk Australia creates a safe and inclusive environment for men to talk and support each other.
“Improving your mental health takes a holistic approach The Man Walk Australia provides the opportunity to get active, talk to others and become part of a supportive community.”
