Bobby Draper

Strong Minds, Strong Communities: Supporting Mental Health in Rural and Remote Queensland

A little about me, I'm originally from the United Kingdom currently working in Queensland. Mental health is something deeply personal to me. It has touched my life and my family in ways that are hard to put into words, sadly losing my brother to this cruel state of mind was one of the hardest things for me and my family. Too often, mental health is a silent killer, people suffer quietly, hiding their pain behind smiles while feeling completely alone inside. I’m fundraising because no one should ever feel like they have to face that darkness on their own. I want people to know that their lives matter, that their pain is real, and that help and hope do exist. If this can help even one person feel less alone, or give them the courage to reach out for support, then it means everything to me. 💙 That’s why I’m challenging myself to run 5km every week day and on the weekends run 11.5k both Saturday and sunday throughout March, raising vital funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Every step I take helps bring mental health support to the people who need it most.

Life in the bush can be tough and when it comes to mental health, it can be even tougher. People living in remote, rural and regional Queensland often don’t have the same access to professional mental health care as those in the city. For many, the Royal Flying Doctor Service is their only lifeline.  

Together, we can keep the Flying Doctor flying supporting three critical mental health programs: Drought Wellbeing, Remote Wellbeing, and Wellbeing Out West.

helping deliver more than 12,100 mental health consultations each year across regional, rural and remote Queensland. That is awesome work.

Please consider donating to my challenge today. Your support can make a real difference, no matter the distance, no matter how little the donation. every little helps! Lets do this together!