PT's Paddle for PTS - Summit to Sea for PTSD

11/08/2026

I only managed to get in a 6km/51min paddle this afternoon, as I was told to avoid paddling in the local river around dawn and dusk to avoid an encounter with Bull Sharks. 🦈😬

On the upside, I’m glad I made the 16hr journey to NSW’s central coast to train in better climatic conditions. 🌞

05/08/2026

100% of sales from pens and stickers are given to TJF - The Journey Forward as part of my fundraising effort.

Please support TJF & and my fundraising journey by purchasing the pens & stickers or donating at https://www.mycause.com.au/page/396717/pts-paddle-for-pts-summit-to-sea-for-ptsd

Pens = $5 + postage
Stickers = $2 + postage

Please send me a message to order.

01/08/2026

Today only felt like winter on the return leg of the paddle - northerly headwind up to 30kmh and it got a little choppy. Go away wind!!! Lol

30/07/2026

The Crime Couch with Rochelle Jackson asks me about the planned journey and my motivation.

Listen to our conversation by clicking down here ⬇️⬇️ to find the link to the podcast.

28/07/2026

Indoor archery is just one example of the types of activities that TJF - The Journey Forward organise for the benefit of its participants to keep them socially engaged.

27/07/2026

Are you a current or former first responder? Do you suffer from Post Traumatic Stress or known of a colleague that does (or you suspect they do)? Or maybe you want to promote having conversations around mental health within your agency?

TJF - The Journey Forward is a first responder mental health charity and peer support group set up by two former police officers that helps other emergency services personnel navigate through mental health issues. They also ‘pay it forward’ by having BBQs at Victorian police stations and at some Operation Soul Surf sessions to have conversations about mental health.

Founders, Cleve & Dave who volunteer their time and energy, do a fantastic job helping current and former first responders, but it all costs money - from organising and paying for activities to help participants, to purchasing meat, bread, sauce, gas bottles, etc to hold BBQs.

I’m one of many former and current first responders who have benefited greatly from TJF - The Journey Forward and that’s why this November I will be journeying 2500km, solo & unassisted, to raise funds for TJF.

Check out https://www.tjf.au/ if you’re a former or current first responder and want to know more about TJF.

TJF - The Journey Forward - Start a conversation.

24/07/2026

The fundraising effort has been kindly featured by Mornington Peninsula Magazine - many thanks!

I’m currently not quite 1/5 of the way to reach my fundraising target, so if please share this page with your networks and donate if you can. Donations ($2 or more) are tax deductible.

From summit to sea, paddling for first responder mental health.

19/07/2026

Couldn’t ask for any better weather for a weekend of training!

Remember, to donate visit https://www.mycause.com.au/page/396717/pts-paddle-for-pts-summit-to-sea-for-ptsd

10/07/2026

I’d like to give a big shoutout to Andy at The Image Hub for creating and donating these awesome pens and stickers to help raise money for my cause, TJF - The Journey Forward.

100% of sales goes to TJF

Pens are $5ea (+p&p) and come with a soft pouch
Stickers are $2ea (+p&p)

Message me to purchase

09/07/2026

Fundraising poster completed 🎉 If you have a great place available to you, it would be cool if you could please print a copy/copies and display prominently. 🙏