Join our Stride Outside Challenge

Embrace the outdoors for enhanced mental health.

Stride Outside is a free fundraising challenge where you spend 30 minutes a day outside for 30 days. Choose your own activities and take part anytime, anywhere. You'll be helping to raise vital funds for mental health services.

How it works

Register

Take 30 minutes outside every day throughout September. Register solo or get a team together.

Share

Start fundraising and share your page. Invite your friends and family to join you in the Take 30 challenge.

Step outside

Go outside and do something you enjoy for 30 minutes throughout September. Choose your own activities.

What is Stride Outside?

Stride Outside is a free, inclusive fundraising event that welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels to experience the power of being outdoors.

Choose your own activities and take 30 minutes a day outside for 30 days. This might include walking, running, gardening or some moments of mindfulness. The way you connect with the outdoors is up to you.

Take 30 solo or with a team throughout the month of September.
Stride Outside brings people together to raise awareness and funds for better mental health.

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Benefits of getting involved

Feel better

Enjoy the mental and physical benefits of being outdoors.

Promote change

Help destigmatise mental health concerns through conversation and promote access to essential services.

Support our cause

Raise funds to support Stride's mental health services and programs.

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The difference you'll make

Every dollar raised for Stride Outside will go towards enhancing Stride’s programs and services. These vital services support people at all stages of their mental health journey, from early intervention services for children and young people to the ongoing support of adults with more complex needs.

Last year, Stride helped over 18,000 people access the services required for their mental wellbeing. With your help, we will continue to offer personalised, high-quality services to meet the needs of people across metropolitan and regional communities.

Ready to Take 30?

FAQs

When is the challenge?

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The challenge commences on the 1st of September and finishes on the 30th of September.

What is considered an outside activity?

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The short answer is whatever feels good for you!

Whether it’s a run, a bike ride, meditating in the outdoors, reading a book outside, yoga, or drawing in the sun - the possibilities are endless.

I need help updating my profile - who can I contact?

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First, head to the top right hand corner of the website (on desktop) or open the sidebar on mobile to login to your profile and access your dashboard.

Here you can see the options to update your profile.

If you’re having trouble, click here to contact us.

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