Community Grants Program
Black Dog Ride is pleased to announce that applications are now open for our latest round of Community Grants.
Our Community Grant Program supports initiatives that align with our mission to raise awareness of depression and suicide prevention and make a positive difference in communities across Australia.
We welcome applications from eligible individuals, groups and organisations seeking support for Train the Trainer programs and Community Projects that promote mental health awareness, suicide prevention and community well being.
All applications must be submitted using the official application form and will be assessed by our Grants and Funding Committee against the program's eligibility criteria. Recommendations will then be presented to the Black Dog Ride Australia Board for ratification.
Applicants should allow up to eight weeks for the assessment process, unless further information is required. For more information about eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit our Grants page via the link below to access the latest grant guidelines and application forms.
Together, we can continue to make a difference and help create safer, more connected communities across Australia.
Community Grant Recipients – Transparency and Accountability
Black Dog Ride is committed to transparency and accountability in the allocation of funds through our Community Grant Program.
All grant applications are assessed against the program's eligibility criteria by our Grants and Funding Committee, with recommendations submitted to the Black Dog Ride Australia Board for ratification.
To support transparency, we publish details of successful grant recipients and the initiatives funded through the program. This allows our supporters, donors and the wider community to see how funds are distributed and the positive impact their contributions make.
View our Community Grant Recipients in the link below to learn more about the projects and initiatives supported through our grant program.
Grant funding supports eligible initiatives that align with Black Dog Ride's mission to raise awareness of depression and suicide prevention and create positive outcomes for communities across Australia.
We thank our donors, supporters and fundraising partners whose generosity makes this program possible and helps us continue making a difference in communities across Australia.
Our Charity
Thank You!
What an incredible event! A huge thank you to the nearly 300 riders, volunteers and supporters who joined us for the BDR Ride to the Top.
We hope you've all arrived home safely with plenty of great memories, a few stories to tell, and a big smile after an amazing ride!
Black Dog Ride's are about more than just the bikes and kilometers. A big part of our mission was to raise awareness around depression and suicide prevention, and we're positive many important conversations were started along the way.
Sometimes, simply checking in, having a conversation, asking someone how they're really doing, or letting them know they're not alone can make a huge difference. We hope the conversations that started during the BDR Ride to the Top continue long after everyone has arrived home.
Your support,camaraderie and willingness to be part of this ride means more than you know.
The funds raised through the BDR Ride to the Top are still being counted. Roughly $83,000 has been raised, which goes into our Community Grants Program.
A massive thank you to every rider, supporter, volunteer and everyone behind the scenes who made this event possible.
298 Participants. 7 States/Territories. One Destination!
Until the next adventure - ride safe, look out for each other, and remember to check in on your mates.
20% OF SALES DONATED TO BLACK DOG RIDE | IN SUPPORT OF WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY
Black Dog Ride's primary mission as a health promotion charity is to raise awareness of depression and suicide prevention. Black Dog Ride's activities achieve this mission with hundreds of activities each year engaging thousands of Australians, each starting community conversations around depression and suicide, which encourages help seeking behaviour and ultimately prevents suicide. The social value of Black Dog Ride's activities is difficult to measure.
Black Dog Ride continues to strive to meet it's objectives of raising awareness about depression and suicide prevention whilst keeping administrative and operating costs to a minimum. We value our volunteers, riders and supporters as dedicated community advocates, and trust you will join with us on the road ahead to prevent suicide and improve the mental wellbeing of all Australians.
If you or a loved one need mental health assistance or are experiencing a mental health crisis, find support services at Black Dog Ride's Website: www.blackdogride.org.au/crisis-support or call Lifeline 24/7 on 13 11 14
Royal Perth Show - Winston 19
Winston 19 topped the led auction at the Perth Royal Show, selling for $10,000 with all proceeds going to Black Dog Ride.
Congratulations to the successful bidder, Harvest Road Group on their purchase.
Thankyou to Peter & Judy Milton, the Russell Family, Callanish Grazing and all underbidders.
