Help support the Walk for Truth. Join Deadly Sports Plus (DSPAC).
Starting on Sunday 25 May on Gunditjmara Country at Portland, where colonisation began, Yoorrook Justice Commission's Deputy Chair Commissioner Travis Lovett, Kerrupmara Gunditjmara will be walking 370km right up to the Victorian Parliament House on Wednesday 18 June.
This powerful journey aims to bring everyone together to walk toward truth, celebrate the strength and resistance of Aboriginal people, and be proud to have the oldest living culture in the world as ours. The walk will be a powerful way to build shared understanding of these truths, talking together about our history, while walking together to transform our future. For First Peoples and for all Victorians.
Deadly Sports Plus will be there, every step of the way to support Travis and the expected 1000s of walkers of the 25-day event. Aboriginal community events are near and dear to our hearts; help us support the Victorian Aboriginal community to share our truth with the greater community.
Join the Walk
Everyone is invited to join when Yoorrook Deputy Chair Commissioner Travis Lovett, Kerrupmara Gunditjmara, walks from Portland, where colonisation began, to Parliament, where we can transform the future. Whether it be a minute, an hour, a day, a week, or even the entire month, DS+ would love to see you join!
Details of the different Walk legs and their expected dates are below. Along the way there will be opportunities for people to join the Walk and attend a community event in each leg. To find out more, including dates and details of specific legs and community events, register to join or support the Walk for Truth.
- 25-29 May - Portland to Port Fairy
- 30 May-5 June - Port Fairy to Colac
- 6-11 June - Colac to Geelong
- 12-15 June - Geelong to Footscray
- 16-18 June - Footscray to Parliament, CBD
Donate
This is a massive event, where we will have two first responders roving for 25 days straight, supporting the expected 1000s of walkers and attendees. Your support will help us cover equipment costs, consumables (such as sports taping), and vehicle costs, as well as support our staff's wages. We estimate this will be at least $40,000, so we are hoping to raise half of this.
We are also interested in partnering with companies and organisations. If you're part of an organisation that can help support DS+ with this event, please reach out to us on admin@deadlysportsplus.com
We are also seeking in-kind support in terms of a vehicle and equipment. Think you might have something that will support this event, reach out to us for a dicussion on admin@deadlysportsplus.com
LAUNCHING | New Course: Mental Health First Aid
We are excited to announce that our Managing Director and Lead Trainer, Nic, is now a Licensed Standard MHFA Instructor. The Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants how to provide initial support to another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem and the treatments and supports available.
Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, course participants learn how to approach someone they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Participants also learn how to offer initial support and information and how to encourage the person to seek professional help or other supports.
This is currently available to deliver in workplaces across 2 x 6-hour days with a minimum group of 6 people (restricted by MHFA Australia). Pricing ranges from $300 to $350 per person. Enquire now at training@deadlysportsplus.com
Thank you for supporting Deadly Sports Plus Aboriginal Corporation. From attending a course, an event, or donating to us, it means the world.
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Deadly Sports Plus Aboriginal Corporation (DSPAC)
Address: PO Box 13252, Law Courts VIC 8010
Deadly Sports Plus Aboriginal Corporation are fortunate to work across so many communities and Countries. We acknowledge the work, the love, the labour, and the strength of the people and Nations we work with and for. To the Elders, Aunties, and Uncles that inspire us; the sistergirls and brotherboys that empower us; to the young black fellas that give us purpose; to the mob who we are proud to meet and work with that enables us. In everything we do community is at the forefront of our mind, you bring us legitimacy and reason.
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