Why I'm walking

I’m taking part in the RFDS Ocean to Outback Challenge to support rural and remote communities. Being from a rural area myself I know how important access to healthcare is, especially when you live away from the bigger cities.

For people living in rural and remote areas, accessing a doctor, specialist, allied health services or other support isn’t always as simple as making an appointment. Sometimes it means travelling long distances hours away and in an emergency that distance can be life or death. Services like the RFDS help make sure people aren’t left without the care they need simply because of where they live.

I’m really excited to take on the challenge with my best friend, get some extra steps in and hopefully raise some money along the way for a cause that is really important to so many rural and indigenous communities.

Every donation big or small means so much and helps support better and sometimes time critical access to healthcare, emergency care and essential services for people living in rural and remote areas.