Every Step Counted

What a month it was. Across October, our Townsville Private Clinic team joined colleagues across Aurora Healthcare for Move For More, a Mental Health Month campaign built on one simple idea: when we move together, we start conversations that matter.

Now that the month has wrapped up, we wanted to take a moment to look back, say thank you, and share some exciting news about what comes next.

Moving together, from Townsville and beyond

Move For More invited staff, families and community members to get active and raise funds for Suicide Prevention Australia. It was never about distance or speed. Whether it was a walk along The Strand, a lap around the block between shifts or a weekend outing with family, every step was a chance to show that it's OK to ask for help.

Across the Aurora network, hundreds of people got involved [update with final participant number and total raised], and the response from our own community here in North Queensland was something special.

A team that shows up

Our clinicians and support staff walk alongside people through some of the hardest moments of their lives, including the veterans, first responders and local families who rely on our services. So it meant a great deal to see them pull on their teal Aurora shirts and step out together for a cause so close to the work they do every day.

To everyone who walked, donated, cheered others on or simply started a conversation: thank you. You made Move For More a success.

Looking ahead: Aurora partners with Suicide Prevention Australia

Move For More was only the beginning. We're proud to announce that Aurora Healthcare is now officially partnering with Suicide Prevention Australia, the national peak body for suicide prevention.

For our team in Townsville, this partnership is a natural next step. It strengthens our commitment to breaking down stigma, encouraging people to seek support sooner, and contributing to the national effort to prevent suicide. We'll share more about the partnership and what it means for our region in the months ahead.

Keep the conversation going

The end of October doesn't mean the end of the conversation. Looking after our mental health is something we do all year round, and the connections we build with the people around us are some of the most protective things we have.

If the campaign prompted you to check in on a mate, a family member or yourself, keep going. A quick chat, a walk together or a conversation with your GP can be the first step towards feeling better.