One in every two Australians will experience mental illness within their lifetime
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65% of people experiencing mental illness symptoms do not seek treatment
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The WHO predicts by 2030, mental illness will have overtaken all other illnesses combined
Black Dog Institute
We’ve partnered with Black Dog Institute to raise awareness and break down stigmas surrounding mental illness.
Black Dog Institute’s Vision 1 in 5 Australians will experience symptoms of mental illness in a year. That’s approximately 5 million of us. Brothers. Mothers. Husbands. Children. And Friends. They want to change these statistics. Black Dog Institute is about creating better mental health for all Australians. Better treatments, better diagnosis, better knowledge, better programs, better workplaces, better classrooms and better communities.
Through Science, Compassion and Action, they know the power of better. They’re about better mental health outcomes through our clinical services, digital tools and apps, educational programs and training backed by our world-leading research, scientific evidence and proof. Better mental health for all.
DUAL's partnership with Black Dog Institute
Since 2016, DUAL has proudly raised more than $875,000 for the Black Dog Institute. Beyond fundraising, we play an active role with raising awareness of mental health with our people, clients, and community.
Damien Coates, CEO of DUAL ANZ and Mental Health Ambassador
Damien Coates has been a public advocate for mental health for many years. He founded DUAL in Australia in 2004 and since then has overseen the growth of the business to $400m with offices in Australia and New Zealand.
Participating in numerous cycling, running and adventure challenges to raise awareness and funds for mental health, Damien and DUAL have now raised more than $875,000 for Black Dog Institute. In recent years, he has become a partner of Black Dog Institute as a Mental Health Ambassador sharing his lived experience with Depression with over 6,500 people.
DUAL Supports Black Dog Institute By Hosting Events
DUAL has been running events with our employees, clients and suppliers for many years to raise funds and awareness for Black Dog Institute.
Since 2014 DUAL has hosted the Melbourne Tan Run event where 150 clients join us running a lap around the Melbourne Botanical Gardens, and in 2023 we will also be hosting events in Brisbane and Sydney.
In April 2023, 12 DUAL employees participated in our inaugural ANZ Charity Hike for Black Dog Institute climbing the 3 highest mountains in Victoria. This group challenged themselves physically with the hike with many of them having never hiked before, and they fundraised an incredible $39k for Black Dog Institute.
DUAL Staff Volunteering & Participation
For every hour of Volunteering or Participation (for example in a fun run) undertaken by an employee, DUAL donates $50 to their charity of choice. We pro-actively promote opportunities to get involved in the community and with Black Dog Institute events. Many employees choose to donate these funds to Black Dog Institute.
Get in Contact
To arrange a presentation with Damien Coates please reach out to the team below:
