Our Mission

To raise awareness of depression and suicide prevention

Black Dog Ride Australia achieves this with

AN ANNUAL NATIONAL ONE DAY RIDE

On the third Sunday of March each year we hold "1 Dayer" rides in every state and territory across Australia, ensuring mental health and suicide prevention is spoken about right across the country. By 2018 this national awareness raising activity mobilised over 6,500 people in 40 different regions.

AN ANNUAL NATIONAL LONG DISTANCE RIDE

Every year we hold a national long distance ride, connecting in with communities along the way to bring attention to our cause. This is an annual two-wheeled regional awareness raising adventure, starting conversations around mental health and suicide prevention right across Australia.

COMMUNITY AWARENESS RAISING ACTIVITIES

Our fantastic volunteers are out raising awareness of mental health and suicide prevention in local communities all year round.

These rides support the mission of Black Dog Ride by

  • Engaging and collaborating with local communities Australia wide
  • Raising awareness of depression and suicide prevention in communities involved with the rides
  • Building important social links for riders, community members, and community groups
  • Linking riders and community groups to mental health support services
  • Building the capacity of Black Dog Ride volunteers around Australia
  • Supporting local business and community groups
  • Raising vital funds for mental health services