Support Mens Mental Health

10 Jun 2020 by Admin

The new initiative will leverage funds raised by The Distinguished Gentlemanโ€™s Ride community, creating a funding pool of AUD $1.15 million, to find ideas that can improve the social connectedness, life satisfaction and mental well being of motorcycle riders.

Riding can be inherently isolating. Commonly, men experiencing mental health challenges donโ€™t ride to talk, they ride to escape. Weโ€™re looking to develop initiatives that they want to ride toward.

We want to improve the social connection between motorcyclists because we know, in general, people who are satisfied with their relationships and social connections are more likely to experience good mental health and well being.

The Distinguished Gentlemanโ€™s Ride Social Connections Challenge will operate in two phases. Phase 1 will see a maximum of 25 development grants, valued at up to AUD $7,500, awarded internationally. These grants will enable applicants to ideate, pitch and develop their idea.

Phase 2 will see a maximum of 10 pilot project grants, valued at up to AUD $75,000, allocated to selected initiatives. These grants will enable the most promising initiatives to be delivered in pilot format.

Brendan Maher, Movemberโ€™s Global Director of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention believes passionately in the impact that community-based interventions can deliver.

โ€œMovember is excited about finding new ways to help men create stronger connections. We know that getting involved in hobbies or shared interests can really help strengthen our sense of belonging and build a strong foundation of support when we experience lifeโ€™s challenges. Funds raised from The Distinguished Gentlemanโ€™s Ride have enabled this opportunity and itโ€™s great to be able to give back to make what we hope is a lasting impact on motorcycling communities.โ€

Weโ€™re looking for ideas that:

โ€ข Cast a wider net to engage socially isolated
men and strengthen social connections

โ€ข Leverage opportunities to engage hard-to-
reach men
โ€ข Strengthen peer-to-peer support
โ€ข Improve knowledge about mental health and
suicide prevention
โ€ข Create opportunities for role modelling and
mentorship

For more information and to join in with your ideas head to the link โ€“ https://www.gentlemansride.com/blog/dgr-scc

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