Move For Your Mate
During October 2021, MDAA hosted “Move for your Mate” a seven day, online physical activity challenge to raise awareness for men’s mental health during Covid lockdowns as part of Mental Health Month. The event was unique as, even though it was held online due to Covid restrictions, participants had the opportunity to connect and interact with each other through an online platform to share, encourage, and support each other. Move for your Mate was funded by Way Ahead Mental Health Association NSW. We received donations from Raisely, Running Heroes and Pace Athletic. Running Heroes donated their platform to track the active minutes of each participant. Raisely donated their platform to track the fundraising. Pace Athletic generously matched prizes dollar for dollar. Funds raised were raised for projects focusing on CALD Men Mental Health.
The aim of the event was to reduce multiple, often interwoven barriers people with disability (PWD) from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background face daily. These barriers not only the prevent PWD from having their basic needs meet but also from participating in mainstream community events.
MDAA’s post event evaluation of “Move for your Mate” proved it was a success, highlighting the need for more events like this for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse People with Disability.
