Walk for mental health research

The Rotary Club of Beenleigh will host their second annual LIFT THE LID WALK in 2026!

These walks are a great way to spread awareness of the 1 in 5 Australians who are suffering from a mental illness.

Help us Lift the Lid on Mental Illness this summer by walking with us!

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All proceeds go into mental health research through Australian Rotary Health

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LIFT THE LID WALK for Mental Health will get you walking and get us all talking while we raise

vital funds for Australian Rotary Health.

When: 

Sunday 11th, October 2026

Starting from 10am.

Where:

Woodstock Farm, 231 - 315 Plunkett RD,
Tamborine, QLD

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if you are unable to participate, you may wish to make a donation to mental health research here.​

What:  

‘Shortcut Walks are available’:To make a fun, family day of it, we are having a Family Picnic and Games after the walk. Bring your own picnic or enjoy a BBQ, drinks, snow cones and coffee.  Family games for all ages.

A Walk NOT a race, th epath will be a 4.9k farm/bush track around a wonderful, green bushland setting.  Pram friendly.  Indigenous cultural trail for part of the walk.  Kangaroos and other native wildlife and cows and horses.  Shortcuts are available for shorter walks.

Who:

Everyone who has been impacted by or cares about Mental Health.     

Entry fee:

$30 for adults, with everyone receiving an event t-shirt.

Kids 15 and under walk for free. 

You can purchase t-shirts for kids via the ticket site.​

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Registration:

You can register on the day too.​

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​Beautiful family area for picnic rugs, BYO picnic and games will be available.

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ABOUT THE WALK

The “point of difference” is that the walk is not a race. It is a family occasion offering an organised
“fun” event, the chance to chat, get some exercise and fresh air! 

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The inaugural Walk was held in October 2016 and has grown to include over 30 clubs, hundreds of

participants and raised in excess of $500,000 for mental health research so far.

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PROJECT BENEFITS:

This is a great project because it;

1. Raises much needed funds for ARH Mental Health Research.

2. Offers an opportunity for the community to identify with those suffering from mental health issues.

3. It provides an outlet for those suffering from mental health issues. For example, every year there have been families and friends wearing their own special t-shirts honouring a loved one who has been lost as a result of a mental health issue.

4. Will bring visitors to the area, which is good for local businesses and tourism.

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2026 will see up to 30 locations across Australia walking for mental health research. ​It is the perfect time to get your company or business involved!

Support your local community, break down the barriers and stigma associated with mental health and help raise funds for mental health research. Today's research is tomorrow's treatment and cures.​​