Jason Williamson is marking his 50th birthday by running 4,000km across Australia, raising awareness and funds for Gotcha4Life’s work in building mental fitness across Australia.

Musician Brian Zhang knows the unique mental fitness challenges artists face all too well and the importance of talking about it with others.

When Jordan’s dream of a footy career didn’t work out, watching Gotcha4Life founder Gus Worland’s ‘Man Up’ documentary led to a new dream in 2021.

Ben Lucas, Gotcha4Life Facilitator, shares his story behind the most difficult – and important – conversations he’s ever had, and bringing mental fitness to everyone from kids to corporates for Gotcha4Life. 

Meet the Gotcha4Life Mentally Fit Primary Schools facilitators and educators, as they share their passion for the program, its purpose, and the positive impacts they’re already seeing in primary school communities.

Katie Pearce, Gotcha4Life Mentally Fit Primary School Facilitator, shares how a unique Gotcha4Life program is bringing mental fitness to primary schools and delivering the most important lessons of all.

Paddy Casey, Gotcha4Life Mentally Fit Primary Schools Facilitator, shares the life lessons that led him to Gotcha4Life’s Mentally Fit Primary Schools team, where he’s changing little lives and whole communities.

Jolene Barilla, Gotcha4Life Mentally Fit Primary Schools Lead, shares how Gotcha4Life is making mental fitness matter one connection at a time across whole primary school communities.

When a last-minute setback almost cancelled South West Rocks SLSC’s 24 Hour Row, a local gym stepped up to save the event. Together, the community rowed for mental fitness, raising vital funds and proving that small actions can create big change.

Once told she was “too loud” or “too bossy,” Kasey Miles tried to shrink herself to fit in. Now, as a Tomorrow Woman facilitator, she’s helping women embrace their authentic selves. Through powerful workshops, she’s inspiring self-acceptance, resilience, and the confidence to take up space – unapologetically.

Australian Army Captain, proud new dad, and Gotcha4Life Ambassador, Hugo Toovey lost his best mate to suicide and fought two cancer diagnoses by age 26. Here, Hugo shares how he inspires others by sharing his personal story of survival and hope in the face of physical and emotional challenges, through Gotcha4Life workshops.

Vicky Worland brings her passion for teaching to Gotcha4Life workshops, inspiring participants of all ages to build mental fitness. From sparking intergenerational connections to helping those in crisis, her work changes lives. Vicky envisions a future where mental fitness is a daily habit for everyone.

Read how Central Coast Surf Clubs, in collaboration with Gotcha4Life, are enhancing community mental fitness through workshops, particularly for youth leaders. Participating in the annual 24 Hour Row fundraiser further strengthens community ties, with funds supporting these life-changing workshops across age groups.

21-year-old rugby league prodigy Hugo Savala shares the unexpected twist in his induction day at the Roosters for the 2024 season. A Gotcha4Life workshop, led by Gus Worland emphasised the vital role of emotional strength in navigating the challenges of elite sports and life beyond the field.

Meet Korin Koutsomihalis, a fitness trainer who has sparked a community movement in Gerringong, by introducing Gotcha4Life mental fitness workshops for students and parents. She’s passionate about promoting mental fitness, emphasizing the importance of taking action and connecting with others.

Meet Darren Willis: a chef by day, youth football coach by night. He's changing lives and the culture at Emu Plains Junior Rugby League Football Club, teaching his players about mental fitness, resilience, and the power of open conversations.

Meet Vicky Worland: Honoured as a Finalist for the Outstanding Emerging Leader Award, whose life-long dedication to volunteering, organising, problem-solving and taking care of others has led her to the Head of Program Management position at Gotcha4Life.

Discover the remarkable transformation that took place when Josh Ward led a workshop for a group of enthusiastic players from the Como Crocs footy club, encouraging them to embrace vulnerability and open up about their emotions.

In a powerful display of support for mental fitness, over 600 rugby players from central west NSW came together for the Gotcha4Life Mental Fitness Round of the Blowes Clothing Cup, donning identical socks as conversation starters to encourage open dialogue beyond the game.

Pure emotion, tears, and solidarity. Witness the incredible power of community as the Como Crocs rugby league footy club tackles mental health head-on after the heartbreaking loss of a club member to suicide.