Step up for parents
The Gidget 100K Challenge runs 1–31 March each year. Walk, run, or move 100km to raise awareness and funds for the 100,000 Australian parents impacted by perinatal depression and anxiety each year.
You made an incredible impact
To every challenger, donor, and cheerleader – thank you! Your kilometres and fundraising help ensure more expectant and new parents can access free, specialised mental health support when they need it most.
$103,716 was raised.
403 challengers took part
Support the mental health of parents
From 1–31 March, walk, run or move 100km – at your own pace, wherever you are, for parents impacted by perinatal mental illness and suicide.
Move at your own pace, do it in your local area. Go solo and push yourself or gather a team to tackle the challenge together.
Every move and dollar raised helps more parents access free, specialised mental health support when they need it most, and puts you in the running for great merchandise and prizes.
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Choose
Decide your way to reach 100km – run, walk, or create your own challenge.
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Pre-register
pre-register and we’ll notify you as soon as next year’s challenge opens.
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Fundraise
Share your challenge and get support. We've plenty of resources to help!
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Get Moving!
Track your progress and reach your goal to step up for parents this March.
100km is only
3.2km a day
Could you move 100km in March?
Change the lives of families like Sally & Ben
When Sally was 26 weeks pregnant, her husband Ben became critically ill with Bilateral Pulmonary Embolism. After their son Ollie was born, Sally found herself caring for a newborn while also supporting a partner struggling with PTSD and anxiety.
The emotional and physical toll soon became overwhelming. By the time Ollie was three months old, Sally had developed severe postnatal depression and anxiety, which led to multiple hospital stays.
During this incredibly difficult time, support from Gidget Foundation Australia became a turning point. With specialist care and therapy, Sally started her journey toward recovery. Crucially, when their second son, Beau, was born, the family had the help they needed from the beginning.
By stepping up for parents this March, you’re helping parents like Sally and Ben find the support to face perinatal mental illness.
How will you step up?
Choose how you want to move 100km between 1–31 March. Every new kilometre will help provide vital mental health support for new Australian parents.
Walk
About 30–40 minutes of walking at a brisk pace per day.
Run
About 15–25 minutes of running at a moderate pace per day.
Move
Create a challenge that works for you. You could swim, cycle, row or even dance to reach your target.
Why wait until next year?
Donate to support a Gidget 100K Challenge fundraiser and make a difference for parents.
Be Reminded
Be first in line when registrations open.
