Greenland: Alone
Join me on an expedition into the depths of the harsh Arctic winter and help me shift the discourse on men’s health.
Australia is in the midst of a mental health crisis. Men, in particular, struggle to talk about it and get the right help.
My mission is to help change how Aussie blokes talk about their mental health, and support the organisations that empower men to get help when they need it.
Mortality Rate Per 100,000
Source: Mates in Construction
What’s the problem?
On average, 7 Australian men will take their own life today.
And tomorrow.
And the day after.
And so on.
Suicide is the leading cause of death for men aged 15-44.
Evidence indicates men are far less likely to seek help for mental health conditions than women, with less than 30% of males seeking health for mental health concerns.
The statistics are even more alarming in the largest employment sector in Australia - Construction, especially so for young workers.
Conservatively, 1 in 20 workers in the construction industry will consider suicide during a year.
Clearly, there’s a problem, and we’ve got to do something about it.
What am I doing?
I will be circumnavigating Greenland’s 3rd largest island, Milne Land (~400km), on skis, alone and unsupported over a period of ~30 days. A perfectly logical thing to do for someone who has never set foot in skis before.
I aim to inspire others, and change how we approach men’s mental health.
I will be partnering with an organisation and will use this expedition to help raise awareness and shift the dialogue on men’s mental health.
Who am I?
A random Aussie bloke, who’s been through it himself, and come out the other side - and thinks a life threatening Arctic expedition is the best way to inspire other men.
How can you help?
Navigating mental health alone is hard - support can be hard to ask for, but it’s the most important thing in getting through it. Similarly, I can’t do this expedition alone, and I’d love for you to support me and be a part of this journey.
“Difficulties are just things to overcome, after all”
-Ernest Shackleton