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Martina Pearce

Taking part in Stride Outside

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I'm doing Stride Outside for better mental health

💚 30 Minutes Outside for 30 Days 💚

This month I’m committing to spending 30 minutes outside for 30 days to raise awareness and funds for mental health—and I’d love your support.

As many of you know, I have the privilege of leading an incredible peer workforce with Stride’s The Way Back Support Service, supporting people after a suicide attempt. Every day I see the strength, courage and resilience of people rebuilding their lives after experiencing one of their darkest moments.

What many people don’t realise is that the risk of another suicide attempt is highest within the first three months following an attempt. That is why suicide aftercare is so important. During this critical time, having someone who listens without judgement, walks alongside you, helps reconnect you with your community and reminds you that hope is possible can make an enormous difference.

While this fundraiser supports mental health services across the continuum, it’s especially meaningful to me because I see firsthand the impact that timely, compassionate aftercare has on people’s recovery.

If you’re able to, I’d be so grateful if you could make a tax-deductible donation to my fundraising page. Every dollar helps fund services that support people at every stage of their mental health journey, ensuring more people can access the support they need when they need it most.

If donating isn’t possible, you can still make a huge difference by sharing this post, checking in on someone you care about, or even joining me by spending 30 minutes outside each day. Sometimes the smallest actions can have the biggest impact.

Thank you for supporting a cause that is incredibly close to my heart. Together we can help ensure that nobody has to face their darkest days alone. 💚🌿


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Pulling Weeds, Clearing Minds 🌱

Friday 7th Aug
Sometimes the heaviest things we carry aren’t the ones in our hands—they’re the ones in our minds. Today was spent outdoors, gardening alongside an incredible team, helping a local woman who was recently involved in a car accident and could no longer keep up with maintaining her property. What might have seemed like a few hours of pulling weeds, pruning and tidying was about so much more. Being outside gave us the chance to slow down, move our bodies, breathe some fresh air and make a real difference in someone else’s life. It’s amazing how helping another person can also help ourselves. With every weed pulled, it felt like a few worries were lifted too. Nature has a way of putting things into perspective. You don’t have to climb a mountain or run a marathon to feel the benefits—sometimes simply getting your hands dirty in the garden is enough to lighten the load. 💚🌿

Kicking Goals for Mental Health🏉💚

Monday 3rd Aug
This weekend, it was simply standing on the sidelines, soaking up the sunshine and cheering on the kids as they played footy. There's something special about community sport. The laughter, encouragement, teamwork and friendly chats on the sidelines remind us how important connection really is. Whether you're playing, volunteering, supporting from the sidelines or just enjoying the fresh air, spending time outdoors can do wonders for your mental wellbeing. So next weekend, grab a chair, support your local team and enjoy some time outside. Your mind will thank you. 💚🌿

Small Steps, Big Difference

Wednesday 29th Jul
Munchkin might be one of the smallest ponies on the farm, but he makes one of the biggest impacts. He reminds me that you don’t have to do something big to make a difference. A short walk outside. Five minutes in the sunshine. Patting an animal. Sitting under a tree. Sharing a smile. Every small step counts. It’s easy to think that if we don’t have hours to spare, it’s not worth doing. But just like Munchkin, sometimes the smallest things leave the biggest hoofprints. This Stride Outside, remember that getting outside doesn’t have to be perfect or planned. Just start where you are. A little time outdoors can make a big difference to your wellbeing. 🌿🐴

Back on Country

Tuesday 28th Jul
One of the unexpected highlights of my recent trip to Dubbo was the drive itself. There’s something grounding about being out on Country. The open roads, endless skies, the changing landscapes and the quiet moments to simply reflect. every kilometre reminded me of the importance of slowing down and reconnecting with Country, with culture and with myself. Sometimes the best thing we can do for our wellbeing is step outside, take the long way, breathe deeply and appreciate the beauty that’s always been there. Stride Outside reminds us that healing, hope and connection can begin with something as simple as spending time outdoors. 🌿

More Than Just a Campfire

Tuesday 28th Jul

Some of the best conversations happen outside.


There’s something about sitting around a fire with friends.. the warmth, the fresh air, the stars above that makes it easier to slow down, laugh, share stories and simply be present.


Social connection doesn’t have to be complicated. It doesn’t need expensive plans or perfectly organised events. Sometimes it’s as simple as gathering outside, putting the phones away and making time for each other.


As part of Stride Outside, I’m reminded that spending time outdoors isn’t just good for our physical health, it’s a powerful way to strengthen friendships, reduce isolation and support our mental wellbeing.


So this week, invite someone over, light a fire, grab a chair and enjoy the company. You never know how much that simple connection might mean to someone. 🔥💚


Take the Bull by the Horns

Monday 20th Jul
Take the bull by the horns. Your mental health is worth facing head-on. It's not the bull itself that is the scariest thing, It's having the strength to stay on for the ride!

Curbside Pick up

Saturday 18th Jul

Leave your chores and worries outside - council curbside collection can be your 30 minutes outside. Declutter your home, enjoy some fresh air, and make space for what matters. A cleaner yard can help create a clearer mind. 🌿💚


You just need to start

Friday 17th Jul

30 minutes outside. One breath at a time. One conversation at a time. One life at a time.


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You are an inspiration and the work you do is incredible. Not only are you dedicated, your passion and hard work does not go unnoticed.

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