Trek 4 Youth Mental Health

A long walk across Australia for charity

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Welcome to the journey

My name is Mark. Between July 2025 and June 2026 I walked 6,023 kilometres solo and self-supported (e.g. no vehicle support) between the furthest west (Steep Point, WA) and east points (Cape Byron, NSW) of the Australian mainland, via Uluru and the country’s geographical centre. Along the way, I raised awareness about, and offered support for, the mental health challenges faced by our youth. With rates of psychological distress amongst young people on the rise, it’s important that our youth have platforms through which they can openly talk about and take charge of their well-being. This is where YOU and the charity batyr have come in, with a total of $131,927 raised! Thank you so much for your support. Every donation helps batyr reach more people, bringing us all closer to a mentally healthy world.

Who is Mark?

Hi, my name is Mark Gresser. I grew up in the Perth hills of Western Australia, work professionally as a zoologist, and enjoy challenging adventures. I previously rode a bicycle 29,600 kilometres through 28 countries (find out more at Budgie Escapee), then had the idea to ditch the bike and go for a long walk. … More Who is Mark?

Who is batyr?

batyr (pronounced bah-teer) is an Australian not-for-profit charity which supports young people to live mentally healthy and fulfilling lives. They do this by providing platforms (such as in-person programs in schools and universities) through which youth can safely share stories about their experiences with mental ill health. Their impact makes an important contribution to the … More Who is batyr?