Join Stride Outside, a 30-day challenge encouraging Australians to spend just 30 minutes outdoors each day while raising funds for vital mental health services. Research shows whether you walk, wander, rest or simply pause, every moment outside is an investment in your own wellbeing and every dollar raised helps more people access the support they need.
The good news is you don’t need to conquer a mountain or complete an epic bushwalk to experience benefits to your wellbeing. It’s choosing a gentle float in the pool while others chase personal bests. It’s strolling without a destination, leaving your phone in your pocket or resisting the urge to check your emails while you’re out for a walk. However you choose to spend it, taking time outdoors is a simple act of caring for your mental wellbeing.
The idea might feel small, but the benefits can be surprisingly powerful.
Research continues to show that spending time in nature is closely linked to improved mental health and wellbeing. Findings from the National Survey on Nature Connection, which included more than 4,000 Australians, revealed that a strong connection with nature is associated with greater life satisfaction, better quality of life, stronger relationships, improved health and a greater sense of community.
The findings speak for themselves:
Some of the most meaningful moments can be the simplest: listening to birdsong, watching the leaves move in the breeze, enjoying your morning coffee outside or sitting quietly in your local park. It’s less about how far you go and more about giving yourself permission to slow down and rest.
Throughout September, we’re challenging Australians to spend just 30 minutes outdoors each day. Whether you participate on your own, with friends, family or colleagues, every step, stroll or moment of stillness is an opportunity to rest, recharge and reconnect with yourself and the world around you.
Better yet, every dollar raised helps make a lasting difference.
“The incredible thing about Stride Outside is that every dollar donated goes directly back into our services and communities.”
By taking part, you’re not only investing in your own wellbeing, you’re helping ensure more Australians can access the mental health support they need, when they need it most.
One small habit.
Thirty days.
A chance to rest, recharge and reconnect.
Sign up today and Dare to rest this September. Take the challenge and together, we can take small steps in raising funds to support mental health services across Australia.
Click here to register.
