Supported Events & Groups
Shepherds Australia, at this stage, has 3 primary events that we are committed to running each year.
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The PTSD Awareness Baton Ride
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The Winter Sunshine Festival on Phillip Island, and
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The Annual Sock Drive for the Homeless
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In addition to those detailed above, the Shepherds Founders and Members are involved in other events to support their communities, their passions, and other organisations in need of assistance.
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These events and organisations included, but are not limited to:
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Men's Health Ride
The Men's Health Ride was undertaken by 2 of the Founders of Shepherds Australia, John (JC) Curran and Neil (Burg) Relph.
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in 2017 they departed Phillip Island riding for Darwin with the intention of meeting up with another rider, Frank Haydock, for the return ride from Darwin to Phillip Island.
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This was an important ride for John as unfortunately his battle with prostate cancer was after many years now a losing one. Johns journey was to see him hold public forums during the journey to talk with men about his journey and that a failure to talk much earlier had left him with his current health issues.
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He wanted men to know that opening up and talking was not a weakness but a strength and one that may see them live long, healthy lives with those they love.
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Unfortunately we lost John in 2018. He will be missed by a great many.
