walking for our dads

Out of the Shadows 2026

AMOUNT RAISED

$12,099

TOTAL MEMBERS

4

We're walking to remember those lost to suicide and help people in crisis

Tragically, every year over 65,000 Australians attempt to take their own life and over 3,000 Australians die by suicide. 

Lifeline receives over 1 million contacts from people in crisis each year.

Suicide has devastating impact on friends and loved ones.

For World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept 10), we will be taking part in Out of the Shadows and walking for the 9 people lost to suicide every day.

We are walking to raise funds for Lifeline to provide suicide prevention services and support Aussies in need.

Please support our walk and make a donation to help those in crisis.

Together we can ensure that no one has to face their darkest moments alone.

Our impact so far

We've raised $12,099 so far to answer 310 calls for Lifeline's crisis support hotline to connect and bring hope to people in crisis.

With your support, we can ensure that no person has to face their darkest moments alone.

310

Our Achievements

Thank you to our Sponsors

Our Top Donors

$1,040

Chris & Andrea Moss

$1,000

The Andrews Family Charitable Fund

$670

Doug Burgess

$1.04k

Chris & Andrea Moss

Dr Aubrey Moss was a great man who gave everything to his family, patients and community. It’s a tragedy that he never got to meet Chris, Denise, Jack, me or his 10 grandchildren. Good on ya, Mel and Chris… xx

$1,000

The Andrews Family Charitable Fund

$670

Doug Burgess

Our pleasure . Xx

$516

Jb

I’m super proud of you.. and he would be too.

$293

Clare Shaw

♥️

$287

Simone Crighton

$263

David Smorgon

Mel, Very happy to support a very worthy cause. Well done on your initiative!

$250

Simone Carroll

Well done Melons - a worthy cause and worth starting conversations about. 43 years since I lost my brother this way - love your work.

$221

Enda Avina And Stirling

All our love and support are with you!

$217

Chris Grant

Love you Mel and a great cause in memory of your father ❤️

$217

Jojo And Millie Rudy

Big hugs!

$212

Louise Stephenson

So wonderful Mel ❤️

$200

Eve Kemp

$200

Bob Dillon

Fabulous cause. Big hugs.

$160

Monica Connors

Our love and support are with you every step of the way. Wish I could walk with you.

$125

Kate Shaw

❤️❤️

$125

Nick & Kate

Great cause, good luck Andrea 🚶‍♀️

$125

Gary And Pam

64kms!!!😳 Go well Mel. 🥰

$125

Lubana Squire

Raising awareness is so important. Take care.

$125

Jb And Vicki

Love ya work Mel

$125

Reiser Family

Lovely way to honour your Dad and help others ❤️

$125

Kylie Jeffares

Best wishes Mel. An important cause xo

$125

Kerryl Drake

Amazing effort

$125

Tania And Jamie Grant

Great work Mel, such an important cause that you’re raising awareness of.

$125

Kathryn Mullins

Well done Mel. x

$125

Rachel Roads

What a fabulous job you have done raising awareness and well needed funds. Thanks Mel and your team :)

$125

Suzanne Mockridge

Well done Mel, thanks for raising our awareness of such an essential service for people in times of crises. X

$125

Jill H

Go Mel! Your dad would be so proud xx

$125

Dale Dodemaide

$125

Sascha Grant

$117

Jb & Vicki

Love ya work Mel / Granty - A very worthy cause and such an essential service.

$107

Tanya Ferguson

Keep up the good work Andrea. One step at a time xxx

$107

Eve And Darragh Dimitriadis

$107

Lara Neave

Walking all the way with you gorgeous Mel. A cause I hold close to my heart and one that needs much support.

$107

Sean & Cath

❤️❤️

$107

Min Youngman

Amazing cause Mel big hugs ❤️

$107

Jane Holt And Corey Sands

Such an important cause you are raising funds for Andrea 🩷

$107

Lynne Skene

Amazing effort Mel ❤️❤️

$107

Jason Watts

Great work Mel, only to happy to help this great cause.

$101

Anonymous

❤️

$100

Donna Aranyi

You go Mel!!! Behind you all the way for this important cause, you’re AMAZING!!!!

$100

Jenny Sheehy

$100

Ben And Wish Hill

Very proud of you doing this! Good luck!

$87

Michelle Stanic

Great cause Andrea 🤍

$85

Jess Grant

Amazing what you’re doing to support such an important cause Mel ❤️

$85

Alex

Amazing Mell! Such an essential service to support as she many hearts affected. 💙💙💙Alex

$85

National Storage Matched Donation

$85

Nicky Simpson

Much love to you Mel and your family

$85

Tina Maggio

Go well my friend. You are amazing❤️

$85

Alice Goh

suicide is so sad i lost my first cousin this april this year.

$85

Anonymous

$85

Dana Beveridge

Well done Mel for participating in & supporting this much needed service.

$85

Megan Mullins

Good luck Mel, Maddy and I are so proud of you. We would love to join you. Lmk date and times. Megs and Maddy xx

$85

Megan Collins

Amazing Mel. Such an important cause. Meg x

$85

Celina C

Go Mel, you champ!

$85

Christian Di Pierro

$82

Sally & Olly

$63

Brodie Dixon

$56

Karen Richards

$56

Sarah Angliss

Walk well! Ox

$56

Elissa

Great work Mel!

$56

Olivia Qi

Hi Andrea, great job on such a worthy cause. Good luck on your walk! Olivia

$56

Sheryl Fell

Good Luck Mel, what a great cause

$56

Andrea Rindt

Love you Mel. Such a worthy cause that can literally save lives. Thank you 💕

$56

Carly Raymond

$56

Cam & Jacques Grahame

Great cause Andrea. All the best for the walk.

$56

Jen Skabo

❤️

$56

Anthony Burgess

Such a great cause to support Andrea!

$56

Donna Johnson

Donated. ❤️

$56

Karen Edwards

Hugs Mel

$56

Jodie Walker

Good luck I will be walking with you in my heart ❤️

$55

Alison Crabb

Good luck Mel! Such a worthy cause

$50

Adam Walsh

Great work Mel

$45

Liz Vine

Well done Andrea - making a difference with each step! xx

$44

Anonymous

All Done Mel!

$44

Sal Paddington

$44

Jordan Grant

$44

Jane Canaway

$44

Jen Mcintosh

Well done lovely. So proud of you!

$44

Ronece Morphou

Fantastic cause Mel - so many people will get help from your dedication and kindness ❤️🙏❤️

$44

Jo Sørensen

Thanks for including me for such a great cause x well done you x

$44

Shelley La Vita

Love you darling girl 🩷❤️🩷❤️

$44

Isabella Grant

Go mum!

$44

Anita

Walking for awareness, all the best Andrea

$44

Lisa Legudi

Mel such a great cause. Well done.

$44

Flav

Great cause and well done Mel x

$44

Emma And Sam Power

$44

Caroline Tickner

$44

Rachael Ferrari

Good luck Mel! Such a worthy cause to remember your Dad ❤️

$39

Kellie Jeffares

I’m walking with you in spirit Mel! Great cause dear friend x Much love & support ❤️

$39

Sophie Moss

Beautiful, so proud of you Mel 💗

$39

Jaime, Brenden, Raphi And Gabe Burgess

We’ll be thinking of you. All the best for a wonderful walk remembering your dad.

$34

Alana Acton

❤️😘

$34

Anonymous

Hugs to you and your family, Melanie! Svitlana XX

$29

Yvonne 😊 Henry

All the best Andrea , thinking of you as always 💕

$25

Alexandra Thomas

Best of luck Mel xx

$24

Kerrie

$24

Tim Warrener

Donated Mel Such a fantastic cause. Amazing work

$24

Finn

Our Team Members