"I am walking for friends and to support a good cause which cuts across all socio economic and social boundaries. "

"Just like everyone else you deserve to still be here earth side to be growing old, unfortunately you had other plans from others actions :( gone but definitely never forgotten🩵 forever 13 gorgeous boy🕊️❤️"

"27 years young is too early to feel so much pain and self doubt and hatred about yourself to believe you’re not worthy of love and life. Handfuls to OD and got behind the wheel and took his life. We will always love you no matter how dark it may seem or get."

"I pray you've found the endless love and happiness you needed over that other side yeh! Feels like just yesterday you left the world.. I will miss you forever and a day "

"4eva20 Neph 💕 You are forever missed and dearly loved our darling 🦋."

"Although my bestie isn’t a victim of suicide, she very much went through her own personal struggles with it. Shes my best friend and through high school we both helped each other with our own struggles with suicidal thoughts and mental illness. She is so strong and brave, and I can see all the efforts she makes. We have seen each other at our worst, and bring each other to our best. Although this is suicide awareness program, I still believe the mental health struggles with suicidal thoughts are just as much of a struggle/problem, and the recovery of it is something to show awareness on."

"It's been 5 years since your passing . I miss you everyday. A beautiful shining star taken well before your time.. For ever in my heart ❤️ 💙 💜 "

"i wished she saw herself through our eyes, i love her and i miss her, if only i could have done more to help."

"Ok so far since this great and worthwhile Cause im so can't wait too walk even march for suicide awareness. Kaylei my daughter was a bright eyed and had a full of life nature too her. Now cut to short aged just 14 my angel was subjected too bullying and general from her peers Social media and alike until enough was enough amd sadly took away my angel girl Let's all march against society atrocities And keep awake amd alert too see the warning signs none should ever go through this. Kaylei dads here Love and never ever forgotten Fly high in our hearts forever ♥️ Always loved Kaylei "

"Forever in my heart little sister."

"Forever in our hearts"

"I think about you everyday and your beautiful smile and personality and laughs I will cherish forever."

"I am so proud of how far you’ve all come and to our beautiful friends and family we’ve lost you will be remembered "

"we look for you everywhere you are so loved my brother always "

"As long as I live you will be remembered. "

"You are missed ever so much li'l Sis. ✨️💜🪽🕯🪽✨️"

"i never knew her but she still deserves to be honoured "

"My classmate, waiting in stars. You meant so much to so many people."

"I nearly lost my life multiple times, and I will forever be grateful I’m still here."

"In honour of Jordan Cuff, whose incredible warmth and love continue to light up the lives of everyone who knew him. Jordan was a bright, unforgettable presence who brought an overwhelming amount of love into my life and into the lives of so many others. In 2021, Jordan lost his painful, courageously fought battle with mental health as he navigated a new chapter of his life and his identity within the LGBTQIA+ community. Not a single day goes by where I don't remember him, miss him, and carry his memory with me. I’m participating in this walk for Lifeline for World Suicide Prevention Day to honour Jordan’s beautiful legacy and keep his light shining. I walk so that anyone struggling in silence, figuring out who they are, or feeling overwhelmed in their darkest moment knows they are seen, supported, and never have to face the darkness alone. Forever loved, forever remembered, and always in my heart. 💜 "

"I miss you everyday "

"This tribute is for the friend of mine who I lost to suicide, a loved one who is a survivor, for my family members who suffer from mental health, for my father and brother who have just lost someone close to them and for my own story. "

"My childhood friend Rebecca (we went from pre school to year 12 together) lost her husband Daniel. She is a first light widow. I admire my friends strength."

"Forever in our Hearts"

"Your consistent bravery is inspiring, thankyou for staying with us Xx"

"immi. you are my bestfriend and you are the light in everyone’s lives. i’m so glad you’ve stayed with us through these dark times. i love you x"

"Walking for my Brother Raymond who committed suicide 27/3 /2020 then our son Koey Jae on 30//3/2025 both the most beautiful people who are dearly missed by all.Thank you all who are walking "

"You are so amazing and even though we can have our arguments I am so proud of you that you have pushed through and became such an amazing girl that I am honoured to call my best friend "

"In memory of my beautiful daughter, Tessie. Tessie was one of those rare people who made the world gentler simply by being in it. Despite the challenges she faced living with cerebral palsy, she lived with extraordinary determination, compassion and joy. She was studying Social Welfare because she wanted to help others, and she had an incredible ability to listen without judgement, see the good in people and make them feel valued. Tessie loved music, loved to dance and had a wicked sense of humour. She also had enormous courage. After six months of training, she left her electric wheelchair to complete a 6km walk in a walking frame, raising more than $15,000 for Lifeline. But her greatest gift wasn’t what she achieved. It was who she was. She taught me more about kindness, acceptance and unconditional love than anyone ever could. I miss my beautiful girl beyond words. Through this fundraiser, I hope a little of the love and goodness Tessie brought into this world can continue. For you, Tessie. My daughter, my greatest love, and forever a part of me. 💜"

"You are so strong for staying with us, I love you."

"For my grandmother and my mother, I walk to remember and advocate for change. For my friend, I continue to fight for LGBTQIA+ inclusion and the irradiation of hate. "

"You are so missed 😢 "

"Loved deeply and missed beyond words. Your fight is over son, rest easy little buddy. Love Dad, Mum and K "

"I hope you know that you’re not alone, even on the darkest days. We all have moments where things feel overwhelming and scary, especially when we feel like we have to face everything by ourselves. But please remember that there is always hope, and things really can get better. You don’t have to have everything figured out right now. Take your time, breathe, and process things in whatever way you need to. Just keep going, one day at a time 🤍"

"This 63 km run is dedicated to a dear friend I lost to suicide, and to all the brave workers who put their lives at risk every day to provide for their families and contribute to the lives we have today. He worked as an offshore diver on oil platforms. He was one of those people who had to put on that heavy equipment, enter dangerous environments and go deep underwater, knowing the risks involved in the work he did. This run is a tribute to him, and to every worker who faces danger as part of their job — divers, offshore workers, miners, emergency workers, and so many others whose courage and sacrifices often go unseen. For my friend, and for everyone who puts their safety on the line so that others can live, work and build their lives. You are remembered. You are valued. And your life matters."

"17 years and 1 day ago I lost two beautiful souls. My Mum and Sister within a 24 time period. Yes my Mum and then my Sister heard the news and already wasn’t too far off feeling that way herself. The news tipped her over to the point of no return. Both were very brave, thoughtful, kind and caring. It’s taken its toll on me in many ways and teared the family even further apart. So my heart goes out to every survivor of a loved one to suicide. Forever remembered and infinite angels 🕊️"

"For those who struggle in silence; you are important, you are one of a kind, you are loved, you matter, and may you never feel alone. There are still bright days ahead of you and things to discover. Keep Holding on. "

"Telisha I love and miss you so much."

"The day I got that call was the worst day of my life. You will never be forgotten. I will always miss you, and I’ll carry your memory with me always. This 10K is for you. For your memory. For your life. For the person you were and the impact you left behind. I love you, and I miss you more than words can say. This is for you, always. 🕊️"

"26 years ago my life was turned upside down when my mum told me dad had died by suicide. I was 18, it was the year 2000. My family didn't show emotions, therapy was used as a threat, suicide was anxiety word. I had no support. It changed me forever. I was mad at my dad, and guilty because I was the one who spoke to him last. As an adult I now empathise with what he must have been going though. My partner has been close to suicide before, he has taught me his side, and he says I have shown him that loved ones are not better off without you. I know my dad called Lifeline a few times during his struggles and I am forever grateful for those extra days, weeks or months that we were given together because of Lifeline. The least I can do is fundraise so that someone else receives the same benefit. "

"Today, I am walking 10 kilometers to honor those we have lost to suicide, and to stand with everyone who is still fighting in the dark.This walk is deeply personal for me. Not long ago, I was in a very dark place myself. I know the weight, the isolation, and the pain of feeling like there is no way out. But I made it through, and today I am walking to prove that there is hope on the other side.I am walking so that those who are struggling right now know they are not alone. I am walking to break the silence, to erase the stigma, and to make sure that nobody else has to go through that darkness without a hand to hold.To those we have lost: you are remembered. To those still fighting: please stay. Your story isn't over yet."

"Forever in our hearts and memories forever cherished "

"You are never alone, I love you"

"Brightest star in the sky If only you’d seen there was reasons to stay "

"This is one off the most hart braking thing. One family has had to go through Kurt took his own life last year an sadly Ali took her last month I hope no others family has to suffer in the way there family there.storey is hart braking when U loss a loved one to them taking there own life there so many questions you ask an your hurt fill so broken everytime you think of them they will forever be our Hart's an thought they will forever be missed ina big way 💔💔💔 I've lost so many others to them taking own life over the years that iam like I never thought I would loss many to this an to no we loss 9 people every day brakes 💔"

"I miss you dad, I am doing this for you 🤍 "

"Lost to suicide. Never forgotten. Walking for him, for everyone lost to suicide. To prevent anyone else feeling the way he did❤️"

"I will be walking 63kms to honour the 63 Australians lost to suicide every week. I myself have had a rough few years through high school and can understand just how hard life may be to the point where ending it feels like the only solution. I will walk in pride of myself and to honour those who lost their battles. "

"You are loved and missed every single day ♥️"

"I seen you the night before, you were more then fine, the next morning we hear you are no longer with us and you have taken you’re own life. Left all of us with no goodbye "

"An effervescent smile. "

"In may 2026, I tried to take my life. it didn't work, and i ended up in hospital. When i made that decision, i immediately told one of my friends, and she convinced me to call an ambulance. Her name is winter. I had only met her one month before but we were friends, and i knew she understood. she made sure i called the ambulance, get the help i needed and made sure i was alright. What i did wouldnt of taken my life had winter helped or not, but i surely wouldve felt like i had died. Without winter, i would be here today. I would've tried to end myself again, and again, and again until it worked. but i didn't. Because of winter. i am eternally grateful for her. "

"My walk is on behalf of my husband whom has been recently going through his own dark days. It has been scary not knowing if he's himself today or if it's his thoughts. Being there for someone who's not there is draining because there would be days where I would go into my thoughts, then I would remember I'm not the one I should be worrying about it's my husband. He's been lost lately and we're trying to find him again. Everyone else that is going through their own just know you are STRONG, BRAVE and no one will know what's wrong until you tell them. Don't feel wrong when your not in control or when you think nobody will be there for you, there are 28million other ears out in Aus to hear and understand your pain and struggles. Never feel alone."

"You will never walk alone"

"I lost my dad to suicide in 2024. He was one of the most resilient, intelligent, selfless people. He made everyone around him feel loved and cared for, and put everyone above himself. He was in the Australian Army and he served to protect our country, which is one of the most selfless acts someone could do. I want to remember him and raise awareness in any way that I can. "

"Missing you Caleb "

"You were the best singer ever, we will miss you forever, love you Chester! You will live on forever in our hearts, and so will your music."

"She was the person i've never spoken to but felt like my bestest friend. I hope she knew how much her fans loved her. You were and will always be loved 💛"

"My dad died by suicide when I was a baby. He may have left when I was too young to remember him, but he will always be a part of my story. I’ll carry his memory with me for the rest of my life, and I’ll always wonder about the father I never got the chance to know but growing up without him has taught me something important: if you’re struggling, speak up. Ask for help. Don’t keep it to yourself. There is always someone you can talk to."

"I will be walking in honour of my best friend Kayla who passed away just over a year ago and her brother who also passed away due to suicide in 2018. Kayla’s favourite quote was ‘in a world where you can be anything, be kind’. It is a constant reminder to always choose kindness because your words carry weight and some people are barely hanging on 💛"

"I will forever mourn the life we could've shared together; I wish I got to see you grow old, get better, and live life genuinely happy. I love you forever G. I miss you. "

"I'm doin this I honour of my lil brother "not by blood" but by choice. cause we wer more than mates we were Family, sadly he took his own life in 2021. I guess he felt alone wen he definitely wasn't (it's not weak to speak) rest easy Zac bro. "

"To all who struggle with life healthy normal people don't experience you are not alone "

"she deserves to live too"

"I'm doin this for my best mate my lil brother who sadly took his own life. "

"I walk for her and in support of others who have lost or survived with and/or struggle with mental health🤍"

"Stay strong "

"You are loved 🩷"

"Kyle was a funny and beautiful person in my life and I never noticed anything but the laughter and smiles she put on my mothers face and to this day all I hear is stories of their beautiful memories together. She was my mums bestfriend and she loved me like her own daughter but unfortunately she struggled mentally and overdosed 2 years ago. No one knew her struggles were as bad as they were and I just wish someone was there for her when she must’ve needed it. Look out for your loved ones 🕊️"

"Ive always struggled with staying strong but together we are all truly unstoppable."

"In 2014 when I was 18 year old, I lost my best friend unexpectedly to suicide. I walk for him and in support of others who have lost or survived with and/or struggle with mental health. "

"I love you "

"Isla I miss you so so much and not a day goes by I don’t think about you. Even though your not here I know your still shinning and being the bright bubbly person you always are. I love you🤍"

"We miss you everyday"

"Forever My Daughter - Diana Eid 🙏❤️"

"Taken from all of us too early, we will always remember you, sending love."

"Forever in my heart. 🧡"

"The hardest days are not the anniversaries or birthdays, it’s the ordinary ones, because I can’t pick up the phone just to say hello. "

"we miss you terribly jess ❤️"

"you are loved and missed Odhran 💛"

"We lost my Uncle Nigel to suicide when I was just a child. I have foggy but lovely memories of him. The pain that it caused our family is something I couldn't explain. I wish he was still here, to see the children that have been born. To laugh with us when we all get together. To remince To have lived a life & shared his pain. We would have held some of it for him. I've included an image which has an excerpt from a book I read, 'How to see yourself as you really are', by the Dalai Lama. It helped me immensely when I personally went through a very dark time. It may help you too 🩵 "

"You were the most amazing father to your beautiful kids … and living without you will continue to be our biggest heartbreak.I know you are protecting them from above . We love you and miss you "

"I've experienced depression & anxiety for as long as I can remember. I try to be strong, but somedays I can barely function. I can feel so lonely - but, I know others are out there going through the same & worse. Even if we don't know each other, we may never meet... but I'm thinking of you & sending you strength & love. I try to remember: ☆ I may feel lonely but I'm never alone in what I'm experiencing. ☆ It's not that I don't want to live, it's that I don't want to live this way. Meditation has helped me in ways I could never explain. I highly recommend even basic breathing or body scan mindful Meditation. Take care, the world needs you. I need you. You need you. This life were living, it's maddening & beautiful all at once. And you deserve all the beauty, joy & love it has to offer. "

"We are dedicating this walk to our beloved friend Elina, who we lost to suicide just a couple of weeks ago 💔 What makes this years World Suicide Prevention day feel even more personal, is that Elina’s funeral will be held the day after. As we are literally on the opposite side of the world and cannot attend the funeral, we will be walking in the name of Elina - to raise funds so that nobody else will leave this earth the way she did. So that we never have to receive these news about one of our loved ones ever again. Too many have gone, way too young. We are heartbroken and still mourning her death, but want to try to turn this sorrow into action. We want to break the stigma surrounding suicide, and open the discussion about mental health. We ourselves are no stranger to these dark thoughts. So let’s talk about it. Elina was a beautiful, talented, strong individual with a very unique world view - hence the goal donation amount chosen. As she would say, Love is the law, love under will 🖤"

"Im doing this walk because Im in a dark place myself but still pushing through but sadly some people couldn’t. This is for them. And this is for all the children who sadly could not experience the joy of life. May everyone find peace and joy, regardless of nationality, race, gender, status and more."

"I doing this fund rasie for a family member who took he owe life few years ago at young age may he life never forgotton xx"

"For everyone who has battled mental health and lost someone to suicide "

"forever young "

"Forever 18 🤍 You will always be remembered and loved so dearly. You should never have had to feel so alone in this world. I miss you more than words can say and ache for just one more hug. I love you always, Charlie. 🤍"

"Doing this walk so no one has to be or feel alone again, showing support to my beautiful sister and everyone else in their journey "

"Always with me dear friend and never forgotten. "

"I’m dedicating this walk to my baby brother Khalis who was just 20years old. Hoping to make a difference so others never have to feel alone 💙🙏🏽"

"I'm walking for awareness of suicidality and to honour my support network (my positivity army) in pushing me to be the best that I can be at all times. Every day, getting outside is a struggle (due to depression), and with this challenge, I can push myself, confront my fears, and make my army proud. I love you all, and together, we got this 👍 ❤️ "

"this walk is in honour of you and myself. i love you dad. we miss you. cheers to you in the skies above. "

"Sometimes the ones who give and do the most for others need that time and love given to them… He gave it all!"

"Sometimes the ones who give and do the most for others need that time and love given to them… He gave it all!"

"im walking so that nobody has to feel as alone and hopeless as i did."

"I’m dedicating this walk to myself, and to the friends and family I’ve lost to suicide. ❤️ I’ve been in some really dark places. I’ve stood on the edge more than once, and there have been times I honestly didn’t know if I’d make it to the other side. But I did. I’m still here. And I know how hard it can be to find the strength to take that next step when everything inside you is telling you to give up. So that’s what this walk means to me — one foot in front of the other. One more step. Then another. Just keep going. If you’re struggling, please stay. Please reach out. Please keep going. You never know what’s waiting for you on the other side. 🖤"

"I am not religious, but as I sorted out my fathers possessions, after he passed away, I love this piece I came across highlighted in a Bible on his coffee table, which I hope gives others comfort too. "2 Corinthians 4:17–18: For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! 18 So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. These dark thoughts you might have are only a short moment in time, please make that phone call or text for help, tomorrow is a new day full of opportunities and hope! Even use a code word, like we have made up in our friendship group, text "wanker coffee" aka, I need a pick me up, please reach out. My Grandfather and his son, my Dad, passed away 5 months apart in the exact same location, using the same mechanism to pass away. If only they had reached out and texted or called and got the help they needed."

"You are so loved and so missed rest in peace sweet girl "

"My beloved past partner, whom was known by many, loved by all."

"Together, we will ensure that no one has to face their darkest moments alone."

"Thinking of you all the time and missing you so much my friend. "

"I miss you, I wish you knew how loved you are❤️"

"Love and miss you forever. Gone way too young."

"I am walking for those people who suffered from sepsis and took their lives because the recovery was too much to bear. "

"In honour of every person who has fought a battle that others could not see. For those we have lost, those still struggling, and those who found the strength to keep going. May we continue to create a world where nobody feels they have to face their darkest moments alone."

"Liv was one of my best friends, and there aren’t enough words in the world to say how much I miss her. She was the most beautiful, kind, thoughtful, funny and loveable person I have ever met. She had a way of making everyone around her feel loved and safe, and I feel so lucky that I got to call her my best friend. She changed my life for the better, and it’s so hard to picture my life without her in it. She left us far too soon, and if only we had more time to live through all the plans we made, all the places we wanted to go and all the memories we still had ahead of us. I would give anything to hug her, hear her laugh and tell her I love her just one more time. I wish I could have one more conversation, one more laugh, one more ordinary day with her. I hope she knew just how deeply she is loved and how much she means to all of us. I will always remember your laugh, your beautiful smile and the way you lit up a room the second you walked in. I will carry every memory of you with me for the rest of my life. You may not be here for all the moments we imagined, but you will always be a part of them. You will forever be with me, my angel. Love you."

"It's been 38 years since you departed Dad.. You left this world to escape your pain - I couldn't understand why at the time - I was shattered & hurting so bad..pain became my whole world.. A lot has happened since then & I do mean a lot - but I'm pretty certain you know that - & in that time, the pain became the gain. It hasn't been an easy path..but I don't think it's meant to be lol? I was on a razors edge, staring into the abyss. I could clearly see that if I was to slip in, there'd was no comomg back - the Dark (K)Night had come for my soul - & that was the night, my life changed forever. Thank-you Dad..I know you helped me to save myself❣️. Life has never been the same since. I am eternally grateful & feel extremely fortunate - I am truly blessed☺️. Love you always Dad - looking forward to seeing you on the other side of the veil, come the time😉💚💜❤️..thanks for everything - until then xoxo"

"This one is for you. Enjoy those red tins up there. xo "

"I am walking for your memory and hope that other families don’t feel the same pain we have. Dad I miss you so much! "

"It's going to be ok. There are connections out there. Reach out and look after yourself. We are worth it. "

"Writing to everyone feeling alone and scared right now. I hear you and I understand you, please reach out. I love you. "

"To all those who felt there was no other choice, I hope you’ve found the peace you needed. To all those still here considering it, there is still hope, things will get better, you are good enough and the world is a better place with you in it. "

"Hey I really wish you would have reached out for support. Didn’t matter how small or big someone would have or could have been there. I know you are in a better place now but omg we all miss you troublely "

"For you, and everyone else with you. I love you forever. "

"I can still hear your laugh xxx You are missed by so many Michelle, a beautiful soul who left a lasting legacy. "

"Suicide can impact anyone, regardless of how strong or resilient they may appear on the outside. I always saw my dad as a tough, thick-skinned man who could handle anything. I never imagined that he could be struggling so deeply. His passing has impacted more people than he ever could have imagined. I wish that he could have known how loved, admired and valued he was and how many people cared about him. If there is one thing I hope people take from Dad’s story, it’s thatSuicide can impact anyone, regardless of how strong or resilient they may appear on the outside. I always saw my dad as a tough, thick-skinned man — someone who could handle anything life threw at him. I never imagined that, beneath that strength, he could be struggling so deeply. His passing has impacted more people than he ever could have imagined. I wish more than anything that he could have known how deeply loved, admired and valued he was, and how many people cared about him. Check on the ones you love and have those difficult conversations. "

"I hate you for leaving but love what you left us with thank you for the memories and smiles for that ill cherish forever. "

""You are loved, you are wanted, the world is better with you in it, we are here for you " "

"i miss you"

" Gone far too soon. Saddened we will never meet up again. Always in my thoughts. "

"I loveeee youuu so much brother I miss u so much hope u takin care of ur mum up there even tho u dead I miss everything u would be so proud of me and how much ive grown in 2 years but I am also proud but also fucking hurting we had so much time together and I wish u were to see me and tell me."

" I have chose to walk in memory of the many beautiful souls we have lost to suicide, and in support of those who continue to fight their battles every day. Mental health has touched my life in more ways than I can count. Like so many others, I have experienced my own struggles and have watched people I love face theirs. I know how heavy life can feel at times, and how important connection, support, and hope truly are. To those we have lost, you are loved, missed, and remembered. Your lives mattered, and your memories live on in the hearts of those who knew you. This walk is for you. It is for those who are grieving, for those who are struggling in silence, and for those who need to know that they are not alone. Together, we can continue the conversation, break the stigma, and remind one another that help, hope, and brighter days are possible. Forever remembered. Forever loved."

"In memory of my beautiful best friend Milly. There are so many things I wish I could tell you, and so many moments I wish you were still here to experience with us. You were so much more than what you were going through. You were a best friend, a daughter, a teammate and someone who was deeply loved by so many people. Behind everything you achieved and the person everyone saw on the outside, you were carrying an enormous amount of pressure. Between family circumstances, the expectations and stress that came with sport, and being away at boarding school, you were struggling without feeling like you had someone you could truly talk to. I wish more than anything that you had known how many people would have listened. I wish you could have seen yourself through the eyes of everyone who loved you and known that you never had to carry everything by yourself. Losing you has changed my life forever. I will always carry our memories, our friendship and the person you were with me. I will keep talking about you, saying your name and remembering you for your kindness, your strength, your laugh and all of the little things that made you you. I’m walking Out of the Shadows in your memory, but also in the hope that another young person who feels alone will realise that there is someone who wants to hear them. No achievement, expectation, family situation, sporting result or pressure is more important than a person’s life and wellbeing. You should still be here. You are loved beyond words, missed every single day, and you will never be forgotten. "

"I miss you everyday Dad!! Xx"

"In memory of my friend 🤍"

"In memory of my mum Trish and my friends Shaun, Edward and Matthew 🩵"

"A great man who helped me out a lot in younger years and who took his own life. It really hits you super hard and I think about them at least every week."

"Top bloke always was so spontaneous and just wanted to do everything sadly his mental health got the best of him but just cause he passed doesn’t mean he’s legacy did too. Forever 21 "

"I love u so much and wish I had've been able to help. I think about you all the time and hope u know just how missed and loved u are. You were an absolute powerhouse, so smart, so insanely strong and I hope one day to be as gritty, altruistic, and driven as you. Rest easy aunty kath, I hope u know how much u drive me and how much u are missed "

"Thinking of you every day. "

"I'm walking for my aunty. Forever in our hearts, taken from this Earth too soon."

"the kindest man I’ve ever known. with a smile that lit up every room he ever entered. I miss him every day. "

"I hope he’s got his drum kit with him down there in Hell. And caused the Devil to wear earplugs. 🤘🏼🫶"

"My walk is dedicated to myself, my husband, and my cousin; all survivors of suicide attempts. Though it is hard everyday and a struggle to get out of those tough times, it's the people you love most that you can lean on to help you out. I hope my husband and cousin know I'll always be there for them as they've been there for me."

"In memory of those who lost their lives to suicide, and in support of every person who is still fighting through their darkest moments. This walk is a reminder that no one should have to face those moments alone. We walk for hope, awareness, compassion, and for a future where reaching out for help feels possible. "

"Miss your face :) "

"Walking in loving memory of my sons bestfriend Gabe Thank you for being his biggest fan and being apart of our family. We will miss and love you forever. "

"In a time where there has never been more hate spread through social media, and politics, there has never been a more important time to protect and offer safety to those that need it the most. "

"Miss u my bro"

"I cannot tell you how many times this service has saved me from myself, I live with extreme gratitude and hope that as time passes I need it less 🤍 All too often it’s said that suicide is the easy way out. It’s common to hear the word ‘coward’ roll of the tounges of people who haven’t lived it, or don’t understand it. On my darkest of days I’ve been told that I’m selfish, inconsiderate, that I’m a bad person who’s hurting those who I love. I am none of these things… these words are far from helpful, they do not empower the suffering nor do they make you ‘snap out of it’. They simply add to the stigma and self loathing, further impacting a persons ability to speak up. I will forever be a safe space for anyone needing somewhere to purge, to throw all that hurt or to simply hold space and sit with them silently sharing their darkness. 🤍"

"This is about me, I've been in some very dark places in my mind, I'm lucky I've had friends that notice when I'm in that place, and pull me back to where I need to be. "

"I love you mum"

"This is a message about myself. Last year I hit rock bottom and felt like I couldn’t be here anymore. I am extremely lucky to have my beautiful wife and amazing friends to support me and they helped me get out of my dark space and shape me into the man I am today. Not everyone is as lucky as me and I want to do everything I can to help every single person that needs support in their mental health journey! "

"this is about myself, when I was 13 I fell into a deep depression I tried to end my life more times then i can count when i was 15 i found the light and slowly recovered from thoes dark time now i have battle scars on my thighs and wrists i know i shouldnt be ashamed but i am i really am so im walking to help myself and others relised you shouldnt be ashamed for overcoming something most dont. love yourself because you are worth it. !"

"You are worthy of all good things. Reach out if your struggling you are not alone, a problem shared is a problem halved. I hope you have a mighty day "

"I’m walking with a heavy heart, but with hope. 💛 I lost my brother Anthony John Cain to suicide in 2007, across the road from the Brothers Leagues Club Ipswich on Wildey Street. The following year, 2008, my life was turned upside down. I was told I needed brain surgery that could leave me either dead or in a vegetative state, but I survived. Then I endured the worst pain any parent could imagine: I lost two children to SIDS and Myocarditis this completely destroyed me as a parent, no child should pass before their parent 😥 These losses have left me with ABI, IED, SEIZURES and also Complex PTSD with other multiple mental health issues. On top of that, I’ve recently had spinal surgery which makes every step of this walk even harder. Some days can be very challenging 🥴 but we push through. I'm now a full time single parent to my 9-year-old son and we will be walking 27km for Lifeline’s Out of the Shadows Walk, to raise $1,170 enough to answer 30 crisis calls. We are doing this so other families hopefully don’t have to go through what mine have, and be left to pick up the pieces and the amount of hurt and pain. If you can spare even $5 or $10, or share this post it all helps to help those in their darkest times Thank you, and God bless."

"I’m doing this Charity Walk for our dear friend Glenn. Who, for his own reasons decided to take himself out of the game of Life. He’s always in our thoughts and our hearts. If only he knew how much we all cared about him. 😢🫶"

"Mum, I miss you more than words could ever explain. ❤️ You were so full of life, laughter and love, and your presence made every room brighter. I miss your laugh, your humour and your craziness. I’ll carry your memory, your laughter and your love with me always. I hope you’re dancing, singing and smiling somewhere beautiful. No matter how much time passes, you’ll always be loved, always be missed and always be my beautiful Mum. ❤️"

"Love you dad and hope to carry on your legacy of helping other with mental health "

"Love and miss you Smitty. You were one of my best friends, you made me laugh, you made me smile, you were who I needed you to be when I need someone. I’ll never forget you or your smile, 11 years is coming up way too quickly 😭 (10/10) "

"You are amazing your loved. life is like a storm - it’s dark rainy sometimes scary but it never lasts forever. "

"You were so full of life when we met, and it was so sad to know you were struggling but we didn't even see it coming because you hid it so well from us all. I undertake this walk for you, in the hope that no one else has to suffer the way you did. RIP my friend. Gone but never forgotten 💔 "

"You are loved, you are wanted, the world is better with you in it, we are here for you "

"Yesterday we said goodbye to you but I know you will always be with us. I love and miss you so much already Sis. 💔"

"My world so quiet without you Jakey boys. You have always been larger than life itself. Forever young, Forever loved , Forever missed"

"& a few more mates & acquaintances came so close and never reached out. "A man's true wealth is the good he does in this world, and sometimes the greatest good he can do is let someone lift him up“"

"If you had only called this all might not of happened "

"I have been close to ending my life many many times. But seeing so many of the people in my life around me doing the same and see how it affected their friends and family which affected my friends and family which affected me. I couldn’t be responsible for something like that. It would kill my mum. It’s not fair to break someone else’s life that is whole and happy."

"Suicide doesn’t end the pain, it just passes it onto someone else. "

"Don’t ever feel alone Don’t struggle alone Don’t walk alone "

"In loving memory of you I am walking over three days in support of trying to make a difference! "

"I’m sorry that you couldn’t feel or see how loved and appreciated you were, that you fought so long and hard with your demons and I hope you are now at rest. "

"Please know that there will be someone to listen, keep going until you find that someone. Every minute is a new minute, each step is a step forward - keep going x"

"I hope you will overcome all the hardships in your life and become successful no matter how slow your progress are. Keep moving forward. God is always on your side. Love you ❤️"

"Having had severe depression for over 20 years and having my dad pass away in October and son (dog) pass away suddenly in May Lifeline have saved my life many times. "

"For Riley 🤍 Forever loved, forever missed, and forever in our hearts. Your time with us may have been too short, but the love you left behind will last forever. We will carry your memory with us always and cherish every moment we were lucky enough to have with you. Rest peacefully, beautiful Riley. 🕊️🤍"

"Honouring our brother Duane, who took his life way to early. A son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and cousin to whom we all wish greatly was still here. Love you Duane xxx "

"Always love and always missed "

"Doing this for my gorgeous Douglas Herring who I lost to suicide 3 and a half years ago. Doug was rhe love of my life and Î still struggle everyday with grief. He will be forever my biggest love and greatest loss. Also for my friend Jullian who we lost last month, he was the cheekiest, loving friend and will be forever missed. And for everyone who has struggled.with mental health, have lost someone to suicide and for those who are fighting their demons, you are all so loved ❤️❤️❤️ ""

"Doing this for my gorgeous Douglas Herring who I lost to suicide 3 and a half years ago. Doug was rhe love of my life and Î still struggle everyday with grief. He will be forever my biggest love and greatest loss. Also for my friend Jullian who we lost last month, he was the cheekiest, loving friend and will be forever missed. And for everyone who has struggled.with mental health, have lost someone to suicide and for those who are fighting their demons, you are all so loved ❤️❤️❤️ "

"Im walking to remember two childhood friends lost to suicide in 2018 & 2019. "

"I wish I could have one more conversation with you, Kayla. 💔 So instead, I’ll walk for you. I’ll speak your name. And I’ll keep reminding people that asking *“Are you okay?”* can matter more than we realise!"

"To my dear friends who where all from different walks of life, yet struggled with the same darkness. We think of you often and carry your memory - never to be forgotten. "

"There are no words big enough to describe what it feels like to lose my son. You were only 15, my beautiful boy, and I still struggle to believe that I have to live in a world without you in it. If I could have one more moment with you, I wouldn't need to say anything. I would just hold you. I would hold you so tightly and never let go. I would tell you how incredibly loved you are, how proud i am to be your mum, and how much you mean to me. I wish you could have seen yourself through my eyes. You were so much more than the pain you were carrying. You were my son You were precious. You were loved beyond measure. Your life had meaning, and your place in our family will never be filled by anyone else i would give anything to turn back time and have one more day with you I will say vour name. I will tell your story, I will remember your smile. I will carry your love with me every single day Forever my son Forever 15. Forever in my heart Until I hold you again. Love always, MUM xx"

"For my stepdad and my stepbrother 🤍 Two incredible people I loved deeply, and two losses that changed my life forever. There will never be enough words to explain how much you both meant to me or the hole you left behind. I miss you both in ways words can’t express, and life has never been the same without you. I wish you could have known just how loved you were, and how many people still carry you in their hearts. On 10 September, I’ll walk those 9km for you both — carrying your memories with me and hoping that by sharing your stories, we can help someone else stay. Forever loved. Forever missed. Never forgotten. 🤍"

"I'm sorry life was too hard for you to see one day it could've changed. . I hope you have peace in your heart and your mind..I wish I did more xx"

"Alfie, for these 9 kilometres, I honour you not simply for the distance you walk, but for what choosing to walk represents. You’re showing up for people whose struggles may never be visible from the outside, for families who carry names and memories with them every day, and for those who are still here fighting battles quietly. May every kilometre stand for compassion over judgement, conversation over silence, and the reminder that a human life can change direction when someone cares enough to notice. And I honour you for being willing to be one of those people. Walk proudly, brother. Not ahead of anyone, not above anyone — alongside them. 🤜🤛🌿🪶"

"You made a difference, and you still do..."

"I am walking in honour of Majic’s fight to survive. He has suffered so much and is currently fighting for life. Our family is in the grips of what suicide causes and we do this for him and the live we have for him"

"I have struggled with mental illness since I was 14. Having a place to call when the world feels like it’s too much- is amazing. No one should face these things alone 🤍 "

"I have struggled with mental health and ideations since I got injured and told I may never be able to do my sport again. I overcome those thoughts and have been living healthy for 4 months now. "

"I’ll just mention Myself . I have a long history of complex mental health with some serious extremes with suicidal thoughts and actions . I know to many close souls that have dealt with the ripple effects of suicide and the heavy stone that casts waves of bad news hits .. Everyone who’s donated probably doesn’t know I cry for a moment because I know they’ve dealt with the waves of this realm .. probably a little too well .. .. I’m forever grateful.. .. my legs will say other wise but the face will be happy tears 😂.. seriously though thank you life line for having a call line .. people should wanna feel wanted and supported "

"My beautiful, wonderful young people who I have had the privilege of knowing, and teaching, and who were lost far too soon. You're not forgotten. And you were never alone. The memory of you still brings me happiness. One of you in particular...I think of you any time I hear Barbie Girl play. "

"I would give anything, to have saved him. I know that’s not my responsibility and it’s too late now. If you are reading this and have contemplated taking your life just know, someone gives a damn!!! "

"Love you and miss you sooo much my son I’m doing 10 klms in my wheelchair to donate in your name "

"I’m dedicating this to everyone who’s lost their lives to mental health "

"To my friend who thought he did not matter, even though he did. To my friend who struggled in silence and never let anyone know of his plight. I miss you, and I wish you were still here with us. I cannot bring you back, but I will do my best to ensure no one else has to go that way. "

"We miss you everyday! Forever 42"

"The day we lost our stillborn daughter was the day pur hole world fell apart. I never realised how badly you were hurting until I was stemming the bleeding from the blade I never saw coming. 22 stitches for you and 17 for me now my scar is a reminder to never let anyone suffer in silence if I can help it"

"Forever in our hearts. Forever missed. Suicide is a complex thing... the divisions caused long after you are gone. The blame, the hatred, the estrangement. Im sorry Darron ...it should never have turned to this. People you think you know..well true colours emerge through death. Please watch over our beautiful son. 12 years this September...and he's sadly not OK. Thank you for being the wonderful partner, father and friend you were. Life isnt the same without you but we live on in your honour. Keep shining from up above. I ( we) will ALWAYS LOVE YOU! Xxx "

"In Memory of Charlie Charlie was the life of the party. He had this incredible ability to light up any room he walked into. He was the fun guy, the guy who somehow became everyone’s friend. His laugh was completely contagious, when Charlie laughed, you couldn’t help but laugh with him. But behind all that fun was something even more beautiful. Charlie was an amazing dad. He loved his children with everything he had. He loved his family fiercely, and he loved his country just as deeply. He was always reminding our kids how lucky they were and teaching them to appreciate what they had. And he loved me in a way I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Charlie knew how to make my heart do somersaults in my chest. He loved unconditionally. He had the kindest heart, and he would have given you the shirt off his back if you needed it. Charlie had so many wonderful qualities, so many values, so much love, so much life in him. But he was also fighting a battle that so many people never saw. He was fighting demons in his mind that ultimately became too loud, too painful and too overwhelming. And those demons took him away from us far too soon. His death has robbed our family of a lifetime of moments we were meant to share with him, the birthdays, graduations, weddings, grandchildren, celebrations and all those ordinary little moments that make up a life. Our lives have been turned completely upside down. I lost my husband. My children lost their dad. Our family lost a part of itself. And there are days when the grief feels unbearable. I died inside with Charlie the day he took his own life. Grief hurts. His absence hurts. And learning how to live in a world without Charlie hurts in ways I never knew were possible. But in September 13, I choose to walk for him. I walk because I want Charlie’s story to reach someone who is struggling in silence. I want it to reach the dad who thinks his family would be better off without him. The husband who believes he is a burden. The person who is smiling on the outside while fighting an unimaginable battle on the inside. Please hear me. Your family does not need a perfect version of you. They need you. Please tell someone. Please ask for help. Please stay. Because life is not better without you. I would give anything to have one more moment with Charlie, to hold him, to comfort him, to quiet those demons in his head and tell him what I wish I could have told him loudly enough for him to believe: “Charlie, your life was worth fighting for. You were loved more than you knew. Life was not better without you. Please, please stay.” I cannot bring Charlie back. But I can carry his story forward. And if sharing his story reaches even one person before they make that irreversible decision, if it helps one dad put down the pain for just one more day, reach out, make the call, tell someone they aren't okay, and choose to stay, then Charlie's life can continue to make a difference. That is what I want his legacy to be. Not just that we lost him. But that his story helped someone stay. So on September 13, we walk for Charlie. We walk for the dads who are struggling. We walk for the families who are grieving. We walk for everyone fighting battles that others cannot see. And we walk with one message in our hearts: You are loved. You are needed. You are not a burden. There is help. Please stay."

"The friends my partner has lost to suicide already and he’s not even 30… it’s scary. "

"Missing you everyday, especially around this time of the year. Happy Birthday - save some wine for me ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️"

"This is for you my nephew. Forever 22 xx"

"I love you, Dad."

"In honour of my niece and nephew I am looking to raise $390 to walk 9km in a day, if it doubles I will do a half marathon walk walk and if it goes it goes even a $1 over I will walk a full marathon distance in a day. I hope we as a community can raise some awareness and support "

"Forever 24 Until that Glorious Day My Brother Moe maru mai Aumai"

"walking to make sure no one ever has to feel the way i felt"

"For my beautiful Auntie who lost her battle 31 October 2015 ❤️ You were like a second mum to me and one of my favourite people. I miss you every day and wish more than anything that things could have been different. I’m doing this walk for you, to honour you and to remind myself that your life, your love and your memory will always matter to me. I wish you were still here. ❤️"

"This walk is for my friends and other people that haven't been strong enough to make it through there problems and over come the battles"

"I love and miss u more then words could ever describe. U are the love of every lifetime for baby xx I only know one thing to make sure I make u proud in this lifetime and I can't wait to see u in the next xx "

"Remembering you always Dad ❤️🙏"

"If you’re reading this keep fighting, you’re not alone, we’re not alone. Head up, stay strong! There are better days ahead, don’t give up, you are loved ❤️"

"you are loved. i need you here, give tomorrow a chance. ❤️"

"We miss you like crazy. Your laugh, your crazy ideas, your cheeky grin x"

"I’m walking in memory of my big sister, Grace (17/05/2001 - 24/08/2014). She fought her battle bravely but lost her life at just 13 years old. The world has never been the same without her. She was only two years older than me and was both my closest friend and my biggest rival. As sisters, we would get along one minute and fight the next, but not a day goes by that I don't wish I could turn back time and relive those moments. Grace always knew how to make people laugh and was known for being fiercely competitive, which makes sense given she had five siblings. She always tried to lend a hand to others, even when she was going through her own struggles. Not a day passes that I don't miss her deeply. Grace, we will forever love you and hold you in our hearts 💕💕"

"Little bro, the world won’t be the same without you. I still wait for you to just pop around the corner, to hear your loud laugh but most of all ur hugs. We will love and miss u forever "

"I’m doing this walk in memory of my cousin Daniel and my Aunty Sharon who both unfortunately passed from Suicide. May nobody ever have to be alone. It ain’t weak to speak."

"For those who aren’t aware, myself, my brother, Ben & my sister, Hayley unexpectedly lost our Dad, Stephen to suicide in March this year, 2026. Mental health is unfortunately too common and has effected far too many people in the is world. Mental health & suicide have a devastating impact on those who suffer with mental health & the loved ones surrounding them. If you are in position to join my team, or donate, it all helps to contribute to a very special cause."

"I will continue to walk for you, and always carry the love and light you brought to my life. 🧡🧡🧡🧡"

"♥️ In loving memory of Shane Robert Stack 3/6/1980-10/2/2026, FOREVER LOVED♥️ Shane/Dad, we just miss you and love you so much. More than words could ever explain. We wish you were here. We wish we could hear your voice, see your smile, and have one more hug."

"We lost Campbell on 01/01/2022 to suicide. He was always a very smiley and bright person and despite his own challenges was a light to the people around him. His absence is felt everyday. "

"Dear Awesome As Lovteyfull Comrades in arms. Ya r not alone. Support is phone,internet and in off our screens. Talk to familys or friends. We all need to Enjoy our lifes doing things we enjoy like Walking,working/playing Game Video Games or Board Games or Card Games. Doing exercise."

"Loving friend and brother through our love for eachother shall never fade.. Running this 9km for you bradar!"

"No matter who you are, you are never alone."

"Our relationship wasn’t the best but I miss you every day."

"Ill forever be heartbroken that this was your only way to find your peace. Will wasn't selfish for his decision he lost a battle he had to fight alone. Your absence has made me into the person I am today and I promise to never disappoint and to live the life you wished for me. Never a day were i don't think about you or miss you so incredibly much. Love you always willy. Doing anything I can for you"

"❤️ Always loved ❤️ Forever missed Bradley Whiting 13/7/1980 - 6/11/2024"

"You are enough. You are not alone. You are worthy of love. "

"You are so very missed young man"

"I’m sorry that I didn’t catch you, Co. I miss you so much xxx "

"You don’t have to go through this alone and it ain’t weak to speak. "

"My brother commit suicide 1997 year it hit me hard he had psychosis szitzophrenia all in our FAMILY ...WASNT RESPENDING TO MEDICINE OR COUNSELLING IT HIT ME AND MOM DAD SO HARD ...FEEL FOR MANY GOING THROUGH ...I WAS IN A DARK PLACE TRAUMA AND DOMESTIC VOILENCE AND RAPES TRAUMA =I TOOK AN OVERDOSE BEEN IN DARK BLACK HOLES SUFFER MISCARRAIGES BECAUSE OF D.V FEEL FOR THIS CAUSE PLEASE DONATE ASSIST THE CAUSE ..THANKYOU RENE GRYCH the photo is of me ...HAVE look 4 photo of my brother .."

"Zac thanks for loving my big sister as much as you did. I promise we’ll all take care of her and the kids. I’ll miss your loud laugh and big smile. This walks for you bro 🖤 Love you always, rest easy. "

"I miss you Kayla, the sweetest soul. Never be afraid to speak or ask for help. 💗"

"I miss you Kayla, the sweetest soul. Never be afraid to speak or ask for help. 💗"

"I fund raised over my goal for you, I miss you so much. 🩷"

"Reach out your never alone never be afraid to speak up you are loved "

"You are not alone. Reach out. We are here for you in your darkest hour."

"This is what we'll remember. Did you wear out Declan first or vice versa? A walk to the playground, kicking the footy, then you both fall in a heap while I prepare dinner. I just wish we could laugh at this memory together again."

"I miss your infectious smile and your generous bear hugs. See you soon, save me a seat. "

"In loving memory of our friend Tegan, we're walking again this year to honour you and keep the memories of you alive, as well as to help others in need 💞"

"No matter what, you are never alone. "

"My Great Auntie who I never got to meet, I’m walking for you and others struggling with mental health 🩷"

"I’m walking for the parents who lost hope due to parental alienation to give hope to those on the same path behind them you are not alone hold on to hope for you and your children please stay ❤️"

"Brother my life will never be the same, a part of me will be forever missing. I was lucky enough to have you by my side for 43 years as my brother and best friend with endless good times….. but I know you have found your peace and happiness. Please keep looking over my boy as I know you are and we will make you proud. I got a lot more years of memories from you than I thought I would and for that my brother, I am so proud of you. "

"In the hope we find better and better ways to reach, support and help those who are struggling. No one should feel they have to face their darkest moments alone."

"I’m walking for all who are struggling and all who lost their battle. reaching out for help is not giving up, it is refusing to give up. you are so strong for still being here and you should have somewhere safe to go to in times of need. Honestly i’m also walking for myself, for my past, present and future. you are not weak, you are so strong and you are loved. you are not alone, i see you, we all see you, you are not dramatic. you are loved."

"To many lost to suicide 😔 "

"You were a beautiful light in our lives and you were gone too soon. I miss you and think about you all the time and how we had our baby boys at the same time. They are 31 yrs old now. Love you Mony XX"

"Tamzin, We got your legacy page back today, something I honestly thought might be gone for good. And somehow, getting it back has lit another fire in me. You may no longer be here physically, but your story is not finished. Your name still matters. Your life still matters. And the love people carry for you is still moving through the world in ways you probably could never have imagined. I’m walking for you, right beside Clint. For every family who knows the pain of losing someone they love. And for every person who is fighting a battle in silence and wondering whether anyone can see them. If your story can help even one person hold on, reach out, speak up, or feel less alone in their darkest moment, then I/we will keep telling it. Your legacy isn’t something you left behind Tamzin. It’s something those who love you will continue to carry forward forever and always. 💜"

"Walking for my friends, their friends, families and anyone who deals with this on any level ❤️ "

"Always in our hearts "

"Because the hardest decission is to stay even when you can only think of leaving. "

"Dear Mercy: Life’s been hard on you the last couple of years and I can really see how much it’s starting to affect you, I want you to know that someone out there notices you and loves you effortlessly. You don’t have to try so hard to be strong, let your guard down because it’s okay to cry. Nobody is judging you. I’m so glad to know that you’re receiving the right support for your mental health, I know life will be good again very soon. Love you Ange x"

"Supporting those who are lost but never forgotten and for those who are struggling in silence 🫶🏼"

"Walking in memory of those lost, and those who struggle as they walk in the shadows."

"1997 Therapist #1 - There was detail I intentionally hid, a time only a year earlier when I ran, quitting my job, rental and boyfriend to go backpacking in South America. At the midpoint of my travels I was in Peru, four days on the Inca Trail, over Dead Woman’s Pass at 4,200-metres, each breath a battle, but I’d made it: Machu Picchu. Then, my ultimate challenge, a steep 2,700-metre ascent of stairs and boulders. Arriving at the exposed peak I looked over the lost city. The views, breathtaking. I had conquered. At the summit, I stood poised. Ready. Five years on from launching myself out the window at gunpoint, all I could think of was doing the same. I was overwhelmed by the urge to leave my chasmic pain behind, ending it all. And so, I buried my suicidal thoughts, as though they’d never existed, fearing judgment, being put on record, or worse, being locked up for my own safety. 2024 - All this time no one knew, I was either lucky or unlucky to still be alive. The thoughts would creep back in, testing my will, isolation was the harshest. Logically, I knew I wasn’t alone and I was loved, but it still festered. It took a lifetime to learn to express myself when that parasite fed, acknowledging those feelings would eventually pass. I knew I had to talk about it, openly. Years on, in a still moment, I was able to acknowledge how fiercely powerful I had been to resist all those times, and on that mountain top in South America. Somehow, I had now recognised there was an unknown beyond my suffering. Something. That girl wasn’t crazy, possessed, or broken. She was never selfish. She was traumatised, craving a lifeline from her bone deep torture. My impulses at the edge of despair, they were the remnants of my past. The greatest news of all, I no longer have intrusive thoughts of suicide. I now recognise they were never truly mine, they were a savage inheritance of my abusive past. Now I can be there for others, offering my support and an understanding of their pain. Remaining present for others, at last I am present for myself, honouring my soul. My greatest learning has been that fearlessness can be found in vulnerability, and in that space, healing begins."

"Evey was an incredibly bright star who dedicated herself to helping others. One of life’s true empaths, she persevered to overcome her own fragility, and to understand how to navigate the vagaries and challenges of the world, always trying, in her own way, to “put things back together”. Striving to avoid harm, Evey had an incredible capacity to forgive. With hindsight, perhaps one would have nudged her a little more to forgive herself. Evey worked as a social worker for Headspace in the area of youth suicide and was also volunteering for Lifeline at the time of her passing. Knowing the risks, understanding the issues and being aware of the support services available did not mean that she was somehow protected from what she was experiencing. Things are not always what they seem. From the outside, we can make assumptions about someone’s circumstances, their relationships, their support networks, or how they are coping. We may not know the truth of what lays underneath. Hindsight cannot change the past, but it can remind us to look more carefully at what we think we know, to listen without judgment, and to remember that someone’s experience may be different to what we see. Lifeline can listen, and it can make a difference. Evey’s message: “remember the power of words and not to ridicule”"

"If each day is a battle, please know that you don't need to carry everything alone 🦋 Support is available"

"It's been 32 years since you left without us saying goodbye. To everyone who has felt this pain. Please follow along or walk on the 10th Sept."

"Mum, it’s been 36 years since you left us, but not a day goes by that you aren’t a part of my story. There are so many things I wish I could tell you. About the woman I’ve become, the family I’ve built, and the two beautiful children who will never get to know their grandmother the way I wish they could.. "

"I am walking for those who are going through a temporary season of darkness and may feel, “Nobody cares about me.” ❤️ Instead of focusing on what we have lost or what we don’t have, let’s try to notice the positive things and the people who are still around us. Whatever you may be facing today, please believe me—it is temporary. It will pass. There is still hope, even when you cannot see it yet. 🌅 And guess what? We may have never met in person, but I care about you. You matter. Your life matters. Please keep going. ❤️ This walk is for you. 🥾❤️ Kefie"

"To those gone but no forgotten and those struggling in silence. You are not alone, you are important, you are loved. "

"'When we die, we go into the hearts of those who loved us most. That way, we're together forever'."

"I miss you Harlz Rest in Paradise"

"Walking for the people we've lost and to help others in need of support. No one should feel alone. "

"Kendall another year without you we love and miss you so much! I wish I could get another one of your big bear hugs. Love you always little bro xx"

"Miss you more than words can say, I wish you knew how loved you were "

"This year in November will mark the 15 year Anniversary of my mum losing her battle to mental health and I am walking to honour her memory and raise awareness so others feel the courage to speak up and realise they’re not alone. She had a big heart, was always helping others and had a great sense of humour 💛"

"Forever in our hearts 💜"

"10 years since we lost you 💔 Happy 65th birthday wherever you are dad 🕊"

"Our Pop, forever loved, forever missed 💙"

"Forever remembered by all your family and friends."

"Even though it's been 16 years since we all lost you. I still miss you brother. And I wish you were on the hard days. I miss talking with you. 14/09/1985-5/09/2010"

"Everyday we miss your light and song in our lives 💔🦋"

"You were so loved and are so missed by so many people Elijah…. forever 18 and forever #5 "

"Your song has ended but your melody lingers on forever in my heart. My sweet boy."

"I missed you"

"Rest peacefully now my cousin, sadly you've gone but you will never be forgotten, i will cherish the memories I have of you and of us forever. Thankyou for being you and being my cousin I couldn't have asked to grow up with a better cousin than you! See you soon Queen Bobbie-jo!"

"You are not alone in the struggle. And you will not be alone when you survive it. "

"Doing this for you, my sweet angel. Not one day passes where I don’t think of you. You are in my heart forever and always. I miss you so, so much. "

"Walking together for suicide prevention so we remember those we’ve lost, support those who are struggling, and reminding everyone that no one has to face their darkest moments alone. 💛"

"Your absence has gone through me Like thread through a needle. Everything I do is stitched with its color.Your body is away from me but there is a window open from my heart to yours. From this window, like the moon I keep sending news secretly."

"Hi 👋. I experience darkness in my life journey. I Hope & Pray that I won't experience it & happen again as it is not the nicest feeling at all but We all go through darkness but at the end of the day we should not give up & always have a positive mindset of that at the end of the Tunnel there is always a light & on every problems there is a solution or options & support that you can count on to. We should have faith to ourselves that no matter what the circumstances is we can surely slowly find ways to ease it."

"Gone to soon, three beautiful children forever without you, missed dearly from your Tribe Mates."

"To my three girls, who lost their dad. I support suicide prevention so other children dont have to loose a parent."

"For every person we have lost, every person who has fought silently, and every person who is still choosing to stay. This walk is for all of you. For the lives that should have had more time, for the people carrying battles no one can see, and for the reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is always someone willing to listen. May we keep speaking, keep checking in, keep remembering, and keep making it safer for people to say, “I’m not okay.” You are remembered. You are seen. And you are never alone."

"I wish that this world was kinder to those who are different. "

"You legacy for advocacy in Mental Health will live on. Thank you for your help and mentoring."

"We love you and miss you and feel you are always with us. 💛"

"Losing love ones & Friends to suicide rips your heart out and piece of you dies inside. To anyone suffering with dark thoughts please find the courage to talk to someone.. You are worthy of love happiness and respect. You dont need to walk this path alone, REACH OUT! "

"09.06.1975 - 09.09.2025 Matthew - my brother I would choose to be with you if the choice were mine to make. The decision was yours to make. You're the only one who knows how it felt in that moment. I wish you hadn't felt so alone. My heart will be forever altered now my brother is gone. "

"For anyone silently fighting battles no one else can see — this is for you. And, in part, it’s for me too. For those we’ve lost to suicide, we remember you. For those still fighting, please stay. And for those who need a little more love right now — I hope you find it, feel it, and know you don’t have to carry everything alone. ❤️"

"missing my nonna everyday and with every new milestone, I hope you are resting peacefully up there xx"

"Our precious Son left this world a few years ago. We really need so much support for people going through tough times, somewhere to reach out and know there is support, not only through organisations like this but friends, family and medical practioners that truly understand. "

"My son, Kristian. The photo taken 26th of September 2010, he took his own life on 24th December 2010. 23 yrs old, full of life and apparently demons. I do this to try and prevent another parent going through what I did. "

"I'm doing this for everyone who has struggled in the past and are still struggling. To let them know that there is always help out there and that they have a support group filled with people who will listen and provide help for them. And to let them know that while there are days where things aren't going their way that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel"

"Remembering you every day Louise, and trying to make a difference."

"In loving memory of Zac Tuckett "

"A cousin is a little piece of childhood that can never be lost. I wish you were still here."

"We walked last year in the pouring rain. When we got down to Bondi in the morning, everyone was already drenched but keen to get behind it regardless. Just as we were about to set off, a pod of dolphins started leaping through the waves. It was one of the most incredible things I've ever seen. Felt like you were there with me. I love you dada, miss you everyday. "

"LLWH"

"Missing you and the cool art you use to do ."

"4uAds I was wondering what I would do for my birthday this year. Seems the universe already had plans for me. Adam will always be deeply loved and dearly remembered. He was funny, clever, inquisitive, kind, caring and empathetic. He was so strong and brave and showed that repeated through his life until he couldnt anymore. On the 10th of September Jack, Lilly and I will be walking "4uAds" (our team's name) to raise funds and awareness around suicide. This seems very fitting for my birthday, I love hiking and trails and so did Adam, so it just seems right that I honour him. "

"I’m walking to make sure no one feels alone "

"thank you for everything you taught me. you weren’t just my tattoo artist, you were my friend. and for that i’ll forever be grateful. "

"My Kind, Outgoing , Courageous, Loving Grandfather Thank you for making our childhood special, Thank you for being our number one supporter."

"I miss you"

"I would have done anything and everything I could to try help all my friends I've lost and anyone impacted, hopefully my 27km walk gives people strength to reach out "

"Will was a very special person in my life. "

"Forever in our hearts Jay, we love and miss you 🤍"

"I think of you all every day"

"🩷🩷🩷"

"🩷🩷🩷"

"You were so kind, loving, funny, smart and beautiful you would always check up on everyone no matter what you were going through you will always be in my heart "

"Zahra was loved by us all and is greatly missed from all our family gatherings. Every young person deserves to grow into the adult they were always meant to be, and sometimes a little help is needed along the way. The Zahra shaped hole in my heart will never go, but I am trying to fill it with the happy memories."

"Always remember that you matter, you are loved! "

"You matter, you are always missed, and you have left an indelible mark on the world."

"Aubreigh Paige Wyatt will always be remembered for the love, light, and impact she left behind. 💜 Although I never knew her personally, her story has touched my heart and inspired me to help keep her memory alive. Forever 13, forever remembered. 🕊️"

"I have been invited to do this walk from a friend. I'm doing this walk to encourage everyone who is struggling in life to ask for help. Remember you are not alone."

"I’m doing this to hopefully reach those struggling like I was that they’re not alone and life is so much better with them in it!"

"In loving memory of my father, I hope people will be able to receive the kindness and support they need to continue living. Through your name I spread awareness, you will always live on."

"You are forever in my heart Ben You are loved so very much and never forgotten."

"Way Too many Beautiful souls lost.. Keep in mind, -If you can make it through the night, theres a brighter day.. - Tupac"

"Liv is one of my bestest friends and it is so difficult to put into words just how much she means to me. She is such a beautiful kind and special person and I feel incredibly lucky to have known her and shared so many memories with her. I will always remember our laughs and our conversations and all the little moments that made our friendship so special. These are memories I will carry with me forever. There are so many things I wish I could say to her. Losing someone you love changes you and I will always miss having Liv here. Liv you are so loved by so many people. I hope you knew just how much you mean to everyone around you and especially to me. Your place in my life can never be replaced and I will continue to remember you and celebrate the beautiful person you are. I honour Liv and the beautiful life she lived. Bullying can have a lasting impact on someone and I hope we can all choose kindness and think about how our words and actions can affect the people around us. I love you and I miss you more than words could ever explain. You will always be one of my bestest friends and you will forever have a place in my heart. Forever in our hearts Liv. 🕊️🤍"

"Mental illness touches so many of us, whether it be directly or through people we love, and too many dont get the support which they need. Some come out the other side, some are still fighting and some dont make it. I've seen how much of a difference it makes when someone struggling has people in their corner, and how much harder it is when they dont. "

"I lost my sister 8 weeks ago to suicide after a long year and a half fight with breast cancer. She beat that but the mental toll no one speaks about. "

"she'll be greatly missed, i want to try a support others you are stuck in these bad situations "

"Everyone needs their big brother"

"You were one of a kind, bright, smart, funny and too young to leave us. It hurts my heart knowing how much pain you were in. I wish this world wasn't so cruel. I wish you were still here. Forever in our hearts, Tahlia. "

"Walking in honour of my daughter’s best friend as well as my own struggles. For me there was a time when simply being alive felt exhausting. I smiled when I was supposed to smile. I showed up. I laughed. I carried on with life while inside, I was fighting a battle that very few people could see. Depression convinced me that the darkness would never end. There were days when the pain became so heavy that I had suicidal thoughts—moments when I genuinely questioned whether I had the strength to keep going. And that is difficult for me to admit. Not because I am ashamed, but because people often don’t realise how close someone can be to breaking while still looking completely okay on the outside. I’m not ashamed of the person I was in those darkest moments. I’m proud of her. Because when she couldn’t see a future, she somehow held on long enough to reach one. This is not a tribute to depression. It is a tribute to surviving it. To every version of me that wanted to give up but stayed. And to the life I almost didn’t get to keep living. I’m still here. And today, those three words mean everything."

"I miss you daddy, every day and wish you were still here. I love you"

"I'm doing this because their are far to many people choosing suicide because there isn't enough proper resources out there to help them when they really need it! I've lost too many friends to suicide and if they got the help when they asked for it they would still be here but no instead they got put on medication that didnt help and told to go home!!! (What a joke) so we really do need better resources with more experienced staff and extra staff to help the people when they need it! Don't wait till it's too late "

"Im doing this for anyone who felt like they had no one, or that the world would be a better place without them 💓"

"Dearly loved husband, father and friend, gone but never forgotten ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️"

"This is for those who died and weren’t noticed. Those who don’t have people to remember them or miss them. Those who sadly weren’t missed until it was too late. "

"In loving memory of someone so beautiful and always shining like the sun itself. Always helpful and made me feel heard and seen. I will carry you with me always Sam, your light may have left this world, but it has never left my heart. 🤍 "

"Your story did not end with your death. Your life was so much more than your final moments. You were loved. You are missed. And you will always be my Dad."

"In loving memory of our beautiful Joe 🤍 We walk in your honour, carrying your memory with us every step of the way. You are loved beyond words and missed more than we could ever explain. We hope that by walking for you, raising awareness and supporting Lifeline, we can help make sure another person knows they don’t have to face their darkest moments alone. Forever 24. Forever loved. Forever our Joe. 🕊️🤍 "

"Walking to remember you and to support your mum. The hole you left behind will always be there but your smile and zest for life will always remain"

"No Parent should have to bury there child... There are different types of pain.... Physical, mental, heart ache, ect. When you lose a child you feel all the above put together all at once, There is NO pain relief, it doesn't go away, and you never really find peace. I wish I had seen the signs, I should have seen the signs, but I didn't. It's my son's face I see when I close my eyes at night, he's my first thought when I wake up. I feel like I failed him as his mother, and I have to live with that every single day. Matthew was loved by so many people, he has 8 siblings and many friends, he was the life of the party, I always said he was an old soul. Matthew had depression, last year on the 8th of April Matty turnt 23, I bought him a phone for his birthday, he seemed fine, a little stressed but fine, then on the 17th just 9 days later, I was woken up with the call every parent dreads. It hasn't been easy and every day is a struggle, I would do anything to have my son back . I miss him more and more as each day passes and I wish he knew just how loved he was. The day we buried our child, a large piece of me was buried with him. Matty we love you and your forever in our hearts. I have found peace, peace in knowing that one day we will be together again. 4 Eva n always. Mum. ❤️"

"I am walking for all the beautiful souls who tried so hard to walk and the steps got too heavy, too far or too many. I am also walking for anyone who needs to know that they matter. I see you ❤️❤️‍🩹"

"Dearest Elena, I ran into your mum and dad the other day. They seem to be doing okay. They were off to see a German film at the cinema down the road from my pilates studio. I ran outside and called out to them. It was nice to see their faces again. I gave them my recommendation for a nice restaurant nearby to get dinner at before their movie. I’m going to go up to your old house and have coffee with them soon. I hope you are feeling peaceful now, wherever you are. I still think of you often and whenever I’m by the ocean or see a video of a humpback whale it reminds me of you. There’s a little calf up off the Sunny Coast that was named after you. One day I hope to visit and go diving with her. I’m getting married soon. I ended up meeting a boy in Canada while I was there. He’s really sweet and I think you would have liked him. We went on a cruise through the inside passage of Alaska - you would have loved it! There were humpback whales everywhere. I stood on the deck and talked to you and cried a little bit. Rest easy, we all miss you. "

"Today I’m walking in memory of those we have lost and in support of everyone who is struggling with their mental health. Mental health is something I have personally experienced, so this cause means a lot to me. I’m walking 9km to represent the 9 Australians lost each day and to remind people that they are never alone. May we remember those who are no longer with us, support those who are still here and continue to create a world where everyone feels heard, valued and supported"

"You are always loved. Your life matters, your voice matters, you matter. I honour all of us who have walked this path. "

"To all the young people who have gone too early or attempted to take their lives. Know that you are loved and that I am sorry that life was so tough you couldn't see any way out of your darkness. This is for you, FA & Will. "

"I walk in memory of those who saw no other way out of the darkness and left us too soon, and to help more people out of the shadows 💔 "

"wait in the fire "

"Fly high angel "

"World Suicide Prevention Day is coming 💛 In 2011, I lost my sister to suicide. She was kind, intelligent, loved, and someone whose absence has shaped so much of the person I am today. Since losing her, a huge part of my life has been driven by one hope: that somehow, in whatever way I can, I can help prevent another person from reaching a place where they believe there is no other way forward. For a long time, I thought I understood what that darkness looked like from the outside. Then in 2025, I found myself facing some of my own darkest moments. I learnt what it feels like to be the person who is always there for everyone else, only to suddenly feel like you have no one there for you. I learnt how isolating life can become when you’re struggling behind closed doors. And I learnt just how much a conversation, an act of kindness, a person checking in, or simply knowing someone genuinely cares can matter. But here I am. Still here. Still going. And incredibly grateful that I am. 💛 So this World Suicide Prevention Day, I want to turn both my sister’s story and my own into something meaningful. I’m raising money to support suicide prevention and the people who may currently be fighting battles the rest of us cannot see. I want to put back into the world the kindness, selflessness, compassion and strength that we all need from one another sometimes. If you’re able to donate, no matter how small the amount, I would be incredibly grateful. And if donating isn’t possible, sharing this fundraiser or simply checking in on someone you love means more than you might realise. This is for my sister. For the version of me who almost lost hope. And for every person who needs a reason to stay. 💛 Please donate or share if you can. Together, maybe we can help someone feel a little less alone."

"Only if we knew the pain you were in, so sadly missed every day💙💙"

"We lost him to suicide he never told us what was going on and didnt feel as though he could talk to people, ive joined this for him and for those who feel as they are a burden to reach out. everyone needs to feel as though they are wanted and needed its never something to do alone theres always someone who cares :)"

"You are never alone. Your life matters, your story matters, and there is always hope. 💙"

"I know we were never close, and neither were our part of the family. However. I always adored how headstrong you were and the advice you gave me. Even if it was a brief talk. Ill never forget how influential you were in my childhood. Ill do whatever it takes for you to be remembered and honoured. I wish i knew where your headspace was at."

"You are not alone, although it may sometimes feel that way. You are not a burden. You can speak and we will listen, without judgement. You are loved. "

"In loving memory of my uncle he was too young you will never be forgotten."

"Sorry your life got so hard that you chose to go by suicide. We miss you. We will remember you and all the nice things you did for us. Thank you for those times. We honour you and pray God may take you to eternal paradise. I pray for peace for all the families and friends that mourn your loss. We will work hard in your name to support those doing it tough."

"you are never alone ❤️"

"Sam Boxhall Sam was 28 when he died by suicide Born in Tassie in 1996 his family moved to Port Macquarie when he was 9. He completed primary school at Tacking Point and moved to Wauchope for High School. He was a much loved larrikin who excelled at making people laugh and feel Loved. Sam went on to be a builder for 10 Years after school and lived for his family and friends and making them happy. His Brother Jay, Sister Madi and nephew and niece were such a special part of his life. His pleasure in life was fishing and footy. It was footy where he was victim of a brutal assault on the field and sustained unforgettable injuries which eventually lead him to suicide. Post mortem Sam was diagnosed with CTE, an incurable brain degenerative disease. RIP Sam "

"🫶🏽"

"GBNF. "

"You are not alone Remember this always "

"Lived a hart life, had a serious attempt and was found just in time. He know appreciates the small things amd looks forward to each and every day. It was a battle but he thankfully come though it. ❤️"

"I dream of a time where we stop losing people to mental health struggles. I wish it came true before we lost you. 🖤"

"Andrew, we all miss you more then can ever be spoken. You have left the biggest hole in our hearts and our world. You loved life. The simple moments, but you always dreamed big. A perfectionist. A man with a heart of gold. A snorting, infectious laugh. A hug that held tight. Gone, never forgotten. Rest easy, your shitbrick💔 "

"To my beautiful cousin and one of my very best friends, I love you both immensely, and I know you are both now free from the pain you were in and dancing together in the sky. I do wish you were both still here, making me smile, making me laugh, and driving me up the wall. A huge loss was felt the day both of you decided to leave this world. Forever in my heart, forever in my mind, and forever loved. XX"

"To my best friend I miss you so much! This walk is for you, to remember you! You where a huge part of my life. I will never forget the good you have done we miss you ducky 🐤 ❤️"

"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 and life changing impacts on friends and loved ones. For World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept 10), I will be taking part in Out of the Shadows and walking for Luka, Skye, and the 9 people lost to suicide every day. I'm walking to raise funds for Lifeline to provide suicide prevention services and support for Australians in need. If you’re able to, please support my walk and sponsor me to help those in crisis. Together, we can ensure that no one has to face their darkest moments alone."

"At Bentham Legal, we walk in memory of those whose lives have been lost to suicide, and in support of every person who may be facing their darkest moments. Behind every struggle is a person, a family, a friend and a story that matters. May we continue to create workplaces and communities where people feel safe to speak, supported to seek help, and reminded that they do not have to face difficult times alone. We walk with compassion, remembrance and hope."

"Olivia, liv, you were my best friend since year 7, i will live on for you and raise awareness for you "

"💗💗💗💗"

"Dad was adventurous, free-spirited and happiest surrounded by nature. He loved the ocean, fishing and the simple moments that made life feel full. I miss you more than words can say and wish you were here for all the adventures still to come. With every wave and sunset, I’ll remember you."

"forever in our hearts. we will be walking for you. miss you dearly every day."

"You shined so bright, you will never be forgotten ✨️ Till we meet again, my love ❤️"

"My dad was so special. He was so kind and caring to his family and one of the most hard-working people I have ever met. We will miss him forever. So much love ❤️❤️"

"I am raising funds for many reasons and one of them is to remember you and the funeral we had to have many years ago. You were one of the kindest guys from the bunch and you are still missed all these years later "

"You are forever loved and deeply missed baby sister. "

"You are not alone ♡ Please reach out if you are struggling"

"We will always remember you, always miss you, and always carry a little piece of you with us. "

""No matter how you may feel, know that you are loved, you are worthy, you matter. The world is better with you in it. " "

"My magical, spiritual, free spirited Mum.. there isn't 1 moment in a day I dont think of you. I'm sorry.. ❤️‍🩹"

"You are not alone x "

"i miss you more than anything, i think of you daily. "

"Supporting a loved and dearly missed friend, Nicole"

"Katy, you will always be remembered for the person you were and the memories you left behind. Although it hurts knowing you’re no longer here, I hope you knew how loved and cared for you were. Your smile, your kindness, and the little moments we shared will stay with us forever. You deserved to see how much brighter life could become. Rest peacefully, Katy. You will never be forgotten. 🤍"

"Always had a joke up her sleeve, funny meme to share or excited about even the smallest things. Big Freo Dockers fan! Rest easy Mullen! "

"I lost my good friend 🧡 Fabian to suicide around 25 years ago..... 💔 he was only 21.... he would have now been around 45 years old.... miss you so much mate 😢 May you now Rest in Peace 🙏 🕊 🕊 🕊 🕊 🕊 🕊 🕊 🕊 🕊 🕊 "

"A year feels like a lifetime without you, and I will never forgive myself for not seeing the signs. I love and miss you so much. You were one of the best people I have ever met and there is a hole forever in my heart. "

"My brother my best mate the man that was always there for ya a father and grandfather and husband it’s nearly been two years but feels like a life time bro miss ya mate "

"You have been gone for longer than you were here. Leaving us when you were only 17 and in our last year of school. A beautiful friend with such a big heart. Your memory lives on in those left behind. This September you would have been turning 45. This walk is for you my friend 🌻"

"It’s NEVER weak to SPEAK out about things that feel hard for you right now! No matter what happens YOU ARE LOVED, ❤️YOU ARE WORTHY 💪AND YOU MATTER! 🪬Your FEELINGS ARE VALID!🕉️♾️❤️🙏🏻👍 "

"The sweetest person I’ve ever known"

"Always loved and missed. Forever on my mind and in my heart"

"Remembering you and the person that you were and the values that you held close to your heart 🤍🕊️ 🤍 Community, collaboration and kindness 🤍 We stand stronger together than we do on our own. If only you knew how loved you were 🤍🕊️ "

"When darkness falls remember you are not alone. Your life matters to us all. I know you are tired and cant see the light , but please reach out with all your might, you are worth so much more then you realize. We see you we are here for you. You are loved you are wanted "

"Please reach out. People care for you ❤️"

"Your are commended for all you have done, your sacrifices aren’t in vein, and your brother/sisterhood in arms are always with you. It’s ok not to be ok;"

"On the 8th of August, my world changed forever when I tragically lost my beautiful father. My dad was a veteran — a strong, brave man who served his country, but like so many veterans, he carried battles long after his service had ended. PTSD is something that can be invisible to everyone around you, yet absolutely devastating to the person living with it. Behind these photos was a father, a veteran, a man who was loved deeply, and someone whose life meant so much more than the struggles he carried. I’m sharing his story because mental health, particularly among our veterans, needs to be spoken about. There should never be shame in struggling, asking for help, or admitting that you’re not okay. We need to keep checking on the people we love, even the ones who seem strong. Dad, I wish you could have seen yourself through my eyes and known just how loved and important you were. I will forever be proud to be your daughter, and I will carry you with me for the rest of my life. Rest peacefully, Dad. Your battle is over, but your story and your memory will never be forgotten. 🤍 8 August 2026 🕊️"

"hello my sister, it has been a hard couple of years, and this year has been even harder. you are amazing I have watched you fight on and some times even struggle but I want you to know I see you and love you . life would NOT be better without you. This is my contribution to help anyone fighting the good fight. You are enough and amazing. we would rather you call at 3am for us to remind you, you are amazing, then speak at your funeral and say how amazing you were! please hold on and take 1 day at a time. "

"No matter how you may feel, know that you are loved, you are worthy, you matter. The world is better with you in it. "

"I walk to mark those moments somewhere, the coldness of them, my frozen hands, my breath growing shallow, memories and images flashing before my eyes, and a lump in my throat preparing to be swallowed forever."

"Most of the time it's invisible and we don't see it coming. Don't judge people when they're st they're lowest, support them instead. Be different. Make the difference. "

"I’m here for anyone who needs to talk just like Charlie would for anyone else, with the kind,loving, caring heart he will forever be loved,forever be missed & will never be forgotten ❤️"

"I’m here for anyone who needs to talk just like Charlie would for anyone else, with the kind,loving, caring heart he will forever be loved,forever be missed & will never be forgotten ❤️"

"Miss you bro been a long time I know too the pain n suffering n isolation bro I've been there... You was the one who always protected me... Now I walk in your honour Michael peace out to you my brother in Arm's love you bro 🕊️"

"Think of you every day x"

"Doing this for you Ben. You were such an inspiration to me when I arrived in Cairns. You opened the first F45 there. You were athletic and an avid cyclist. You made a huge impact on many people including me. You were bubbly and kind and gave so much to others. It broke my heart when we lost you. You left behind your beautiful children. I am sorry that you didn't feel able to talk about what was going on inside. Absolutely no one knew that you were in a dark place. I wish you felt safe enough to pick up the phone and call Lifeline. I know you are now at peace but you are never forgotten. "

"You all will be remembered. "

"In honor of my two mates, I hope this raises more awareness and encourages people to reach out when things aren’t right."

"Forever 21. Trust in tomorrow always. Don’t go through the hard stuff alone. You are so loved."

"I’m walking in memory of my beloved brother in-law ❤️ Forever loved and forever missed ❤️"

"Doing this to recognise the struggles I went through and knowing I'm not alone. For my friends who have struggled and the people we have lost."

"you are not alone x"

"We lost our daughter Tori to suicide on the 22/05/2026. We wish there was more help out there so she could have gotten help and hope other people realise they can reach out for help and support as there lives matter "

"TOO AWESOME TO FORGET. In a world full of assholes , you were my asshole - forever and ever babe Walk legs -child 2 ( rhymes with skittles) miss you everyday. Child 3 - Im smarter than them all ahaha - but I do not like spaghetti bowl , but I ask mum about your favourite things everyday , we both love dinosaurs. Sweettreats Maths ( mum sucks at math ) Technology Animals I wonder about you all the time I imagine a world where i would lnow what it is like to have a dad Mum does a good job amd sometimes grows hairs on her face just like you That was a joke . E .💜 "

"After coming back from a personal attempt at eternal sleep the staff at Perth Clinic were a huge part of my recovery. I hope that they see this and know how much they mean to me."

"September 10th 2026 would be my sister’s 21st birthday if I had not lost her to suicide in 2019 due to bullying. I miss you every day and live my life in your honour, hoping you’d be proud of me. I love you Lali "

"I miss my friend World Suicide Prevention Day is on September 10th. This is a topic that is close to my heart, which is why I’m participating in Lifeline’s Out of the Shadows walk this year. The rose and the "XO" tattoo on my wrist are my daily reminders of resilience and the people I love. I'm walking to remember my friend Jack, and to support everyone navigating their own mental health journey. As a survivor of suicide attempts myself, I want to use my lived experience to break the stigma and show that there is support available. I’m a big believer that it ain’t weak to speak. I'll be walking 63 km to honour the average of 63 Australians lost to suicide every single week."

"I wish we only known cuz 💜 we'll forever carry you within our hearts 🐞"

"My mum loved working with you; she spoke about your kindness and brightness. Everyone already misses you. I never got to meet you, but I know that if Mum adored you, you were a wonderful young man. RIP. "

"A young woman I knew, Gabbie, was the most beautiful yoga teacher and massage therapist. She was so giving, kind and interesting and always growing herself through personal development work. She flew home to the UK, and soon after we heard she'd ended her life. I wish she wasn't alone back there, or that she'd stayed here in the sunshine."

"Gone too soon little cousin. Not one year goes by without me thinking of how I could have helped you with whatever it was that you were going through… forever we will miss you. Forever we will love you. Every year - I’ll be doing this walk for you and many others that felt the way you did. "

"You are so strong for what you have achieved. I am so beyond proud of you and your willingness to push on in life. We all love you. "

"Never give up, you matter "

"Forever 17 🕊️ "

"We will miss you forever. I wish I could have helped you."

"It never gets easier "

"💕💕💕💕"

"I am glad that I am still here today. I am blessed. I am walking for those who weren't so lucky. I walk for them, in their memory. "

"Miss you every day"

"Our son is always in our hearts"

"Miss you everyday Dad. "

"i have struggled with mental health for 6 years since i was 12 i was severely bullied struggled with self harm and suicidal thoughts and tried to commit multiple times. i never want anyone to feel the way i did or go through what i had to go through. nobody deserves to suffer especially not alone. im a survivor and now want to use my story to help others because there is a light at the end of the tunnel"

"My name is Ryder & I am 2. I am doing my 2nd walk in a row for my Poppy Michael & Uncle Troy. I did my first walk when I was 1 and did the whole 9km walk with my Daddy for my poppy & uncle that I unfortunately never got the chance to meet, I love them so much so I am walking in honour of my boys. I am walking so people know that you never have to face dark moments alone and someone is always there. "

"Helping can be: being inclusive, saying hi, being kind, doing small things that help life feel More connected, inspiring others. It doens t have to be money to make a difference. Money always helps the wheels turn though. "

"as someone who has struggled with mental health and same with my friends i dont eant anyone to suffer the same as me and want to help in anyway "

"My brave and beautiful boy “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away". You lived a magnificent lifetime in just 17 years. Thank you for making us kinder and for teaching us the power and beauty of the little things - sunsets, flannel flowers, friendship. Magic Every Day."

"Walking for my Mum and for myself. We’ve both faced our own extensive battles with mental health, and I’m so grateful to have her here beside me today."

"May the wings you've both grown forever bring you the peace that this earth couldn't. "

"A dollar a year for every year this world had you. You're a priceless human being and My Dad, My Hero.... And just so you know, you've been reincarnated. Your Granddaughter is just as amazing and annoying as you are. I love you everyday and the only thing I ever wanted to say to you, before you and karma teamed up to keep humble hahaha ... Is, I understand and it's ok dad. I wanted to hold your hand so you knew that you weren't alone and I understand why and that its ok. I love you more than anything. "

"Unfortunately I don't have the permission to use my friends / family names. However I was 20 years old when I lost afriend to suicide and then 43 when I lost someone I loved dearly last year. So 23 years of loss and want it to come to and end so my son doesn't go through this same heartbreak."

"He wasn’t just the man to be there, He was the man to always be there no matter what."

"My beautiful big brother, Words will never be enough to describe what losing you has done to me. When you left this world, a part of my world left with you. Everything felt emptier, quieter, and somehow less like home. I fought so hard to save you. I held onto every bit of hope I had, while somehow, you were already preparing your goodbyes. I didn’t want to believe that your last message was really goodbye. I couldn’t. But now I hold onto those words with everything I have. I carry them with me, and when I don’t know how to keep going, I find courage in them. I find you. You had the biggest heart and a presence that could never be forgotten. You were the one person who truly knew me. You saw all of me, understood me, and somehow managed to handle my larger-than-life personality and my never-ending talking. You didn’t just love me—you knew me. You were my world. You still are. You are my everything, and you always will be. Now, when I look at the sky, I see you. I see you in places, moments, memories and little signs that make me stop in my tracks. You are everywhere. And wherever this life takes me, I will carry a part of you with me. Losing you felt like losing a part of myself, because you were what home meant to me. You were an incredible man. An incredible son, father and brother. You were loved more deeply than words could ever explain, and when we lost you, life as we knew it broke. I was told not to talk about it. Not to say anything. Not to make a fuss about your death. But staying silent darn near destroyed me. So instead, I’m going to do what you taught me to do. I’m going to use my voice. You taught me that my voice matters. That what I feel matters. That what I have to say deserves to be heard. Some people might call it cliché. Some might think I’m showing off or making a fuss. I don’t see it that way. I see you. I see my big brother. I see a life that mattered. I see someone worth remembering, worth talking about and worth loving out loud. And every step I take from here, I take with you beside me. For you, and for every person who fought the good fight but couldn’t stay. I will speak your name. I will tell your stories. I will carry your love with me for as long as I am here. Because death may have taken you from where I can see you, but it could never take you from my heart. You were my home then. You are my home still. Always and forever loving you,"

"Forever in Our Hearts Dad, there will never be enough words to explain how much you mean to me or how deeply your loss has changed our lives. I miss your voice, your laugh, your advice, and all the little things I once took for granted. I wish you could see everything that has happened since you left and know just how loved and missed you still are. You will always be a part of me, and I will carry your memory with me through every chapter of my life. I hope I can make you proud and live a life that would make you smile. Nearly one year without you, and there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think of you. I love you, Dad. Forever and always. ❤️"

"Will always hold you close to my heart, your art, love and talent stays an inspiration to us all "

"One of the funniest people ill ever meet. Missed forever."

"to those of you who know, and to those who don’t. on the night of the 4th of march 2026 my family got the call my brother jordy had attempted suicide. fast forward to early hours the morning of the 5th of march my brothers time of death was called and it was confirmed that he had lost his battle to mental health. our family struggled every second of every day after this event. part of all of our lives went with my brother jordy. brayden my last eldest brother struggled tremendously after losing his only brother, his bestfriend and his rock. brayden struggled with mental health his whole life but even more since losing jordy. on the 6th of july i got the second phone call, my brother was found after an overdose. which led to him also losing his battle to mental health on the 7th of july. losing both my brothers in a short amount of time has affected me in ways i never knew were possible. it has changed my whole families life and has opened our eyes to the impact mental health has on people and about the stigma of men who struggle. on september 10th myself and my family will be raising money and walking 9km for mental health, every donation will help people battling mental health recieve the help they deserve and need. i ask that if you can donate than please or if you’re free on september 10th that you walk with us. Just $39 will enable Lifeline to answer a call to connect and bring hope to 1 person in crisis. say the boys name and remember them for who they were"

"His spirit endures in every shared memory and laugh. Deeply missed, fondly remembered, and forever held close in our hearts."

"Chloe was bullied in highschool for her appearance and despite all the odds put against her, she found a way to see the positives in life. To focus on the things she loved: books, music, family. When it feels like everything is against you, be the thing that isn’t."

"Lifeline has helped me in my darkest hours on many occasions. I sadly lost my big brother Danny last year and this service also helped him in times of need. Doing it for Danny ❤️"

"No matter how dark it gets, I’ll always be there with a torch, a flame or even dying embers to help guide your next step forward, you are never alone and will always be loved, treasured and protected xoxo"

"Just heartbroken you left us so soon , I will always talk about you , never forgotten , love you forever and always "

"Remembering my son Brodie 04 December 1994 - 15 March 2026 Forever 31 💛 This is my first walk but it definitely won’t be my last. Together we can do this! Hopefully I can prevent one family from going through the devastating loss that my family and friends are going through. "

"My beautiful friend Di spent the last few days of her life not as herself, her mind took over and took her from us. If there was a way to turn back time I would have raced to her side and tried my hardest to stop her. I’m not sure anyone can understand suicide you just have to focus on who they were and the ones left behind to keep her Memory alive. She was a ray of sunshine.We also lost Link our Nephew who was funny, dry , and one of the most clever humans I knew. The tinkerer. No one could ever imagine him taking his life as he loved his family so much and had plans (he always had plans!) I still can’t come to terms that he isn’t here. I miss his cheeky smirk. "

"Remembering our beautiful friend Tegan, 2 years on ❤️ "

"Don't face the dark moments alone. Always here as your supporter xx"

"Gone but never forgotten "

"forever 14🕊️"

"Without lifeline, i wouldn't be here today. The least i can do is walk a few kms to help others through their darkest times."

"Never forgotten x. Love you Dad"

"I've lost too many people I hold dear (it's always TOO many, no matter how many it is) to suicide. Sparkles was, perhaps, my first true experience of the shock, grief and questions one is left asking. He was SO loved, so brilliant and a very special young man."

"Miss you more and more as the years roll by, the times we shared are so special still. "

"Walking for you and others who have lost their battle to mental health. I love and miss you always grandpa. "

"Dwayne, my gentle giant protector. Friends since childhood. Dwayne passed away on 23 July and his funeral is tomorrow. I cant remember how old I was when we first hung out, but we were fast friends and he was like my big brother. And when I say big, he was big, , , tall, but gentle. Our friendship endured decades, we would spend hours and hours trolling the streets, having sleepovers, catching trains to the city and just getting up to all kind of mischief. Once when our house was robbed, he went and found out who did it and went and got back our goods. And although I haven't seen him for around 20 years physically, I know we would still hug, he would still call me sis and he would still call my mum Mumsy. I can hear his high pitched giggle and see clearly the way he would throw his head back and to the side as he did it. I'm sorry I wasn't in Coolaroo anymore and that I didn't see you for so long. Rest easy D'wat, look after your mum (Rita, dearly missed and taken so suddenly) and the others who chose to leave this physical realm sooner than we wished. Love you buddy xoxo"

"Everyone anyone has ups and downs in life and this is for the ones who did not make it back up."

"Im alive today because of services like Lifeline, which have saved me now several times. Thank you all for helping save lives. Life is worth it! ♥︎"

"Never thought 2025 would shatter our whole family & we would have to go through losing you through Suicide, we never knew the kind of fighting you were doing alone. Just now we all miss you little brother & hope you’ve found the peace up there that you couldn’t find down here 🥺 -A part of me will always be waiting for you to come back, the rest knows your gone for good but both parts love you! Forever 22 🪽🩵🪽 All our love 🤎"

"We miss you both"

"We didn't see it coming She always smiled loved her kids and seemed happy. Then upon arriving at home she found passed away by suicide. No one had any idea what whas happening inside her mind and how much she was hurting. "

"2012 - forever young, forever loved 💙🩵🫶🏼"

"Im alive today coz i called lifeline Australia. They saved my life several times this year already "

"I have always struggled with mental health myself, and i know how scary it can get. I want to raise awareness to it and help people who might feel the same way i have. It’s never weak to reach out. "

"In memory of our beloved Kristian who couldn't fight the good fight any longer. We miss him dearly and there is not a day that goes by that we do not think of him. Our lives will never be the same."

"We will remember you and live for you."

"In Loving Memory of Dad My dad was a kind and loving man with a heart that always seemed to have room for everyone. He had a way of making people smile, even when they were having a difficult day, and his laugh could fill a room. Although he faced struggles that were difficult for him to overcome, those struggles do not define who he was. I will always remember the love he gave, the memories we shared, and the happiness he brought to the people around him. He may no longer be here, but the love he gave and the smiles he created will never disappear. He will always be a part of me, and I will carry his memory in my heart for the rest of my life. Forever loved, forever missed, and never forgotten."

"To my beautiful Sammy girl. I miss you so much every single day, it hurts. You wouldn’t believe where I’m living now, you’d love it here. I see you in every sunrise and sunset. In every wave. In every rainbow. In every flower. I hope your mind is at ease, and you are finally at peace. Until I see you again my sweet girl x "

"I love you so much man, I hope you always know you can talk to us, stay strong 💪 "

"I love you forever mum, I miss you so much. I hope you are reunited with dad❤️🪽"

"I miss you forever dad I love you, I wish we could be on the water one last time.🛶❤️🪽"

"I lost both parents to suicide before I even turned 18, I miss them everyday. They were kind, hard workers. They always had a smile on their face, they were always laughing, making jokes, and I guess it really shows you never truly know what someone is going through. I will love you forever mum & dad. ❤️"

"I am walking to honour those we've lost, support those who are struggling, and help create a world where everyone knows they are valued, supported, and never alone."

"A walk to remember my uncle Adrian. We never met as he sadly died aged just 20, before I was born, but he is a constant reminder to always have a lovely time and embrace the good times. Life is unbelievably short, and we all go through a lot during the wild battles of this crazy life. "

"Remembering Beth; 1999 - 2025 In the words of Beth’s mother, Ali… “Beth was sweet, Beth was gentle. Beth was also ghoulish and loved scary movies, especially the ones with interesting monsters. They actually loved all movies. Low-budget horror clangers were on regular rotation, along with Fred Astaire and Hitchcock films and everything in between. It was pretty common to hear the phrase ‘Well that was terrible. We're not watching that again' but you can bet we had to watch it at least once more just to be sure it was as woeful as it seemed. Beth was clever and smart and funny. They had the best cackly laugh and such a wonderful sense of ridiculous mischief. They liked interesting things and for Beth the world was full of interest. Dinosaurs especially sauropods, uranium glass, electro swing music, reptiles, Lego, anime, novels and Manga. Beth had a passion for justice. They worried so much about the state of the world. If you read Discworld novels then … Beth had a spark of Granny Weatherwax in them when it came to the state of the world. Family mattered so much to Beth, they loved their important people so much. Beth made the world a better place just by being in it. They will always be the star of my heart, the jewel of my soul.” "

"You were such a bright and LOVED person"

"I will you and will honour you forever x"

"We all miss you every day. I hope you are resting peacefully. "

"I’m walking in support of my friend to show they are not alone and to support anyone who has lost someone."

"RIP Jen, gone and never far from my thoughts "

"RIP Benny "

"RIP Fanny"

"I'm walking for all the people out there like you who struggle with addiction. I wish your life had have turned out differently to what it did and I wish you didn't have to face all the trauma you did during your life experience. "

"I'm walking for Ben to remember him for the light he bought to others lives but one he could never seem to light for himself. I'm walking to show your beautiful Mum support and your two beautiful boys. "

"My dearest Jen, my earth angel, I miss you so much and I wonder everyday why you couldn't tell me you were hurting so bad, I would have tried to help you. Your beautiful girl has grown into an amazing young lady as I'm sure you know "

"May they know they are not alone. There is a massive community of support and care around, as well as the amazing Lifeline volunteers. "

"❤️❤️❤️❤️"

"Walking so no one ever ever feel like they are facing their darkest moments alone. 💙 Every step is for those we’ve lost, those who are struggling, and those who need to know there is always someone who cares. Together, we walk for hope, awareness, and suicide prevention."

"Walking to honour you all is a painful blessing 🤍"

"In memory of our beloved Kristian who couldn't fight the good fight any longer, We miss him dearly and there is not a day that goes by that we do not think of him. Our lives will never be the same."

"Walking to support all that have lost someone and to show those struggling right now their not alone"

"My tribute is to myself because nothing is stronger than asking for help and more importantly accepting it. i love you don’t forget it "

"You left us way too soon. Gone but never forgotten! Love you always and forever xx"

"Everyone who has faced their darkest moments alone"

"Forever loved, forever missed, forever thought of, forever spoken about. You left us too soon Judy-Leigh. What we all would give to have you back again. Especially your three beautiful girls, they need their mummy. 💜🐞 "

"i am walking for my own struggles aswell as everyone else that is forced to fight this battle against suicide. "

"Forever in our hearts lil bro! "

"You are missed dearly."

"In honour of family and friends who have faced the darkest of seasons."

"I never really got to know you properly as a cousin, and I will always regret that. But the you I did know and I remember would light up any room he walked into. So I pledge to walk for you ❤️ "

"For everyone that has felt they have no way out and for those that currently feel that way. You are loved and valued in this world. "

"I am walking for my own struggle, and to know that everyday is a gift. "

"Your shy smile and sunny nature are missed by all of us."

"Trying to understand the "why" is the hardest part. May you rest in peace and know that you are loved by your family and friends. "

"Walking to acknowledge my struggle, and to raise money so others in darkness can have a chance too. Thank you lifeline. "

"Walking for you and others who have lost their battle to mental health. Your brother misses you every day. "

"Losing a partner and so many friends over the years, it never gets easier for those of us left behind. I have been diagnosed with major lung disease, so every step will be a painful reminder of just how important Lifeline, beyond Blue etc are and how important it is to keep these places up and running, even if everything looks good today, you never know when yourself or a loved one will be in need. I will be thinking of everyone I have loved and lost along the way ❤️"

"Jamie-Lee, you will forever be a rosebud forever about to bloom. Sadly and sorely missed but never ever forgotten. If this walk helps even just 1 person who is suffering the way you did and prevent 1 family from losing a loved one then it will be the greatest way I have of honoring your short life. This walk is in memory of you xxx"

"When I was in Year 5, I had a teacher named Chen Fei Yang. He was everyone’s favourite — young, lively, funny and kind. He had a way of understanding us and making us laugh. To us, he often felt more like a friend than simply a teacher. One afternoon after school, I saw him riding past me on his motorbike. Normally I would have called out and said hello, but that day he turned his face away. I still remember his eyes. They were red, as though he had been crying. As a child, I remember thinking it was strange to see a grown man cry. I knew something about him seemed different that day, but I was too young to understand what I was seeing. The next day, we learned that he had died by suicide. We later heard that he had been under enormous pressure surrounding his upcoming marriage and the expectations placed upon him. His death devastated all of us. We were only children, but losing someone we loved and admired in that way stayed with many of us for years. As I grew older and experienced more of life myself, I often thought back to that afternoon. I wondered what might have happened if one of us had stopped and spoken to him. Maybe someone would have made one of the silly jokes he always made for us. Maybe we could have reminded him, even for a moment, that he mattered to so many people. I know now that no single conversation can be assumed to change what someone is going through, and none of us could have known the depth of his pain. But I have never forgotten his eyes. More than anything, I wish he could have seen himself through the eyes of the children who adored him. I wish he had known how many lives he had already touched, and how deeply his absence would be felt. More than twenty years later, I still remember you, Teacher Chen. And whenever I think of you, I am reminded that sometimes the person who makes everyone else laugh may be carrying a pain nobody can see. So ask. Stay a little longer. Listen. Be kind. You may never know how much that small moment of human connection means to someone."