Where the funds are going
Since its creation three years ago, Move for Mental Health has raised more than $200,000 to improve the wellbeing and recovery outcomes of mental health patients throughout the Loddon Mallee region. During this time, a specialised exercise program, an on-site gym and sensory modulation tools have been introduced to mental health departments which have made a world of difference for patients. With funds raised from 2022, a patient transport bus was able to be purchased to allow greater access for our patients to access specialised exercise programs.
Funds raised this year will enable mental health patients throughout the region to access specialised exercise programs.
These services are delivered by Bendigo Health, a leading regional health service, with around 5,000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria.
What is Move for Mental Health?
Coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Month and World Mental Health Day, 2023 Move for Mental Health is a virtual fitness and fundraising challenge for all abilities.
You can choose to walk, run, wheel, cycle or even CrossFit your way through our month-long challenge. Simply register, set your fitness and fundraising goals and share your progress online to encourage support and donations from your social network.
Register as an individual, a family or rally your work colleagues or friends to create a team. You can start working towards your fitness and fundraising goals as soon as you sign up. You may wish to walk each day, take regular exercise classes or cycle 50km a week, the choice is yours.
Participate for your chance to win:
*Register in August and receive a free sweatband.
*Register before October 1 and go into the draw to win a $100 Rebel Sport voucher.
*Complete the Move for Mental Health post challenge survey and go into the draw to win a sports pack.
Main prizes
*Participant who logs the most exercise
$100 Rebel Sport gift voucher and a 3 month Pilates + Bendigo membership.
*Participant who raise the most funds
$100 Rebel Sport gift voucher and a 3 month Pilates + Bendigo membership.
*Team that raises the most funds
Perpetual trophy.
*Internal Bendigo Health Team that raises the most funds
Perpetual trophy.
Get involved
Share your journey with us online by tagging Move for Mental Health, Bendigo Health Foundation or including the following hashtag in your updates #2023moveformentalhealth. Encourage your family and friends to support your efforts by donating to your personalised fundraising page. Or better yet, get them to sign up and participate with you.
At the end of the challenge you will receive a virtual medal and a certificate of recognition to say thanks for your support.
Move for Mental Health is proudly delivered by Bendigo Health Fundraising & Foundation
We fund specialised medical equipment and services so more people in the Loddon Malee region are treated closer to home and their loved ones, supporting Bendigo Health to provide Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.
