WHITE CLOUD FOUNDATION

The Paddle to Battle Depression

Our next Paddle to Battle Depression is being held on was held on Sunday 22 June 2025.

Registrations will open closer to the date.

WHAT IS IT?

The Paddle to Battle Depression is an annual event which not only raises awareness for mental health, but vital funds for White Cloud’s services that provide practical and clinical support to people suffering depression and/or anxiety.

If you’re competitive, you can choose to do the Paddle Race, or if you’d like to take it a little easier you can participate in the Community Paddle.

You can paddle any suitable craft as an individual or double. If you do plan to use a SUP, however, please use one that is 12’6” or over. 

WHERE IS IT?

The course each year can vary. In 2024, both the Paddle Race and Community Paddle was approximately 11.8km from Riverhills to Fig Tree Pocket.

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO?

We ask that all Paddle participants also set up a Fundraising Page to help us raise some much-needed dollars for our services that support people living with or at risk of developing depression. It’s extremely easy to do, and whether you raise $5 or $500 it all makes a difference!

You can also fundraise even if you’re not physically taking part in the Paddle.

WHY SHOULD YOU DO IT?

All funds raised through the Paddle to Battle Depression will support both our Meals for Mums Service and the White Cloud Tele-Mental Health Service.

Our Meals for Mums service – which provides home-delivered nutritious meals to mothers struggling with perinatal depression – has grown significantly over the past few years. The service has also expanded from its original base in the northern suburbs of Brisbane and is now available throughout Queensland from Cairns to Charleville!

Our White Cloud Tele-Mental Health Service has also grown since it was launched in August 2021. This service breaks down the barriers to accessing clinical treatment and support for mental health and wellbeing. To use the service you do not need a GP referral or Mental Health Plan. It can be accessed no matter where you live – whether you’re on a cattle station in Western Queensland or living in the Brisbane CBD. All our clients are treated individually and will receive care from our multidisciplinary team of Psychologists, Social Workers, Exercise Scientists/Physiologists, Dietitians and Counsellors. There is minimal waiting time for appointments and, best of all, it is free for all clients!

To keep these services free for those who need them, we do need support from the community through events such as this.

NEED TO KNOW MORE?

If you have any further questions, please just give us a call or drop us an email.

E: info@whitecloudfoundation.org

P: 07 3065 9855

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