Help me create a mentally healthier world
After a decade or so of follicular growth, I reckon it's time for the locks to go! While I clear the somewhat tangled overgrowth of hair from the top of my head, I figure we can put some money towards clearing more of the internal tangles that we or our loved ones face in striving for better mental health.
I'm standing up to join Team Black Dog to turn ground breaking research into life saving action.
Mental illness affects 1 in 5 Australians every year, with the most common being depression and anxiety. Mental illness doesn’t discriminate. It affects people from all walks of life — individuals, families, workplaces and communities.
I'd love for you to get involved by having conversations with friends and family to help build support in the battle for better mental health and if you're up to it, to also give financially to the cause.
On Saturday the 7th of May at 4.30pm (COVID permitting), I'll be heading down to The Monkey Bar, Dubbo, to unveil this ugly scalp to the world. Feel free to come down in person to show your support!
My Updates
Hair, there or anywhere
Saturday 7th May No matter where you are today or what you're up to, we'd love for you to get involved by dialing in. My technological skills are pretty below average but it looks like you should be able to watch the livestream on Youtube at 4.30pm as we get it all done!
The Last Leg(s)
Saturday 2nd Apr $10,000! The mo' goes too! I've again been absolutely gob-smacked by everyone's generosity as we've cruised past what I had thought would be the final goal. Thank you so much!
Raising the bar!
Sunday 6th Feb Well that was unexpected! Thank you so much to everyone who helped smash the initial goal of $2,500! I'm blown away by the widespread generosity that's been shown.Thank you to my Sponsors
$52.50
Alex & Jill Khlentzos
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Paul Roth
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Anonymous
You're a legend, Shim! Great the locks and great the cause.
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Pip Wrench
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Chris, Rob And Johnson.
Well done Seamus. A great achievement.
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Anonymous
Hit 15,500!
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Dani Sykes
Sorry I couldn't make it down to see it happen!
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Heather Morrison
Better get the beanies out! 🎉🙌🏻
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Sam Lunney
Thanks for the snail trail experience!
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Anonymous
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Dom Cumming
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Luke Smith
Great effort! Up the Monkey Bar!
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Jarren Tedder
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Anonymous
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Timothy Mccloud
Let’s wax those legs!
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Harry, Soph And Mabel
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Bronte Roche
GOOOO SHIMMY! “Come around!” Smash it 💙
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Sam & Loz
😉👌🏼🙌🏼💜
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Rochelle And Wehebe
Woohoo!! Looking forward to seeing the new lewk! Rochelle and Wehebe
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Monique Wallace
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Sue And Dale Woods
You’re a special person Seamus to give up your long hair for a truly great cause. Sorry we can’t be there to see it go but we will watch on live stream.
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Tim And Lyn Mackenzie
Looking forward to seeing some great comeback hairstyles in the near future .Well done Shimmy ,what an awesome cause to surrender those beautiful locks for .
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The Monkey Bar
3rd times a charm! All hail Seamus the bald, first of his name. Wonderful cause, great initiative mate; Congratulations!!
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Brittani Woods
What a great cause to lose those locks too!
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Scott & Lara Mackenzie
You're a great man!
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Kelly Bartley
An inspiration in so many ways!
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Immi Fabros
Well done Seamus! So proud!
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Anonymous
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Emma Florida
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Jarren
WAX DEM LEGS
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Jack
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Bec Kovacs
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Charmaine Owens
Way to go, Seamus! I'm proud of you for doing this!
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Bronwyn Hoogland
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Dave + Sharyn Mccowen
Donation 2: Electric Boogaloo. (A second donation in lieu of fuel to Dubbo and drinks at The Monkey Bar.)
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Emma Fitz
Very brave and very worthwhile! Thanks Shim!
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Anonymous
$20.80
Anonymous
Amazing response. Have a fun day when the hair goes.
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Sonia Dodd
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Anonymous
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Ian Gilbert
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Anna Dodd
YAY SHIMMY! You’re a star!
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Dave And Sharyn Mccowen
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Anonymous
Awesome work!
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Tom And Elise
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Ai-vee And Gary
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Benj & Moon
Good on you!
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Tanya Percy
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Elizabeth Campbell
Thanks for your work for this amazing cause!
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Daniel Wright
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Amy & Ben
Wish I could be there to see this once in a lifetime event. So proud of you and the work that you do. Not all heroes wear capes!
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Helen Lee
So lovely to see you and your gorgeous locks on the weekend. Looks like it's good bye to the mo too. Love your commitment to an important cause.
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Nikki And Josh
Well done Shim. Proud of what you’re doing mate. Michael Klim forever.
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Anonymous
Great job Shim!
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Shannon & Cristen Nott
Good work Seamus. At $15k we hope the eyebrows come off too! Shannon & Cristen
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Rory
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Paul
Yeah shimmy! Bless ya mate hope you guys are well
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Brennan Family
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Tanvir
Yay Seamus!!!
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Anonymous
Had to get you to $10,000 so the mo' comes off too!
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Savana Purss
Go Shim!!!!
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Phoe & Tim
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Jack & Lis Tickell
Absolutely love this!
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Anonymous
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Katherine Bernard
Although I am super sad that the locks are going, I am ok with it being for such a great cause!! Looking forward to watching the antics on Saturday!!
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Michael & Allyson
What a wonderful way to support a worthy cause.
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Amy Johnson
Sad to see your fantastic locks go, but looking forward to the ensuing debut hairstyles Shim!
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Wilson P
Great work with the fundraising.
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Beck
YAY!
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Jessica Conway
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Jason Trounce
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Keith Leung
Do it today
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Thomas Green
You love to see it mate, go for it!
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Helen Reynen
Thanks Seamus for what your doing for a very special cause. We have all been touched by mental health in some way & raising money to help those in need of help is very much appreciated by so many
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Janet Robins
PB at parkrun the following week?
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Karen Saunders
$208
Melinda Collett
$30
Anonymous
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Anonymous
$20.80
Catherine Whiteley
As a Lifeline Crisis Supporter and passionate Mental Health educator I think this is a brilliant initiative- well done
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Clare Eley-smith
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Bec Mclellan
$52
Lauren
Go Shim go!!! xoxo sspamtrashh incorporated™ :)
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Victoria Duncan
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Ali & Brent Parish
So proud of you Seamus!!! What an achievement!!!
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Anne Field
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Elliot Lee
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S & K Kirk
What a great cause! Another plus will be reducing time to get ready for work!
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Anonymous
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Christine Margaret Frankland
Well done Seamus, such a worthy cause.
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Chris & Lea
We'll miss the locks but a great cause
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Anonymous
Get ready to shave that mo!
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Kaz And Pete Davies
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Anonymous
At least your doing it for a good cause but really would rather you kept it all 🤣
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Anonymous
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Mbms
What a worthy cause. Such a great fundraiser!
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Lachlan Nesbitt
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Kate, Florian, Toby And Ben
Good on you Seamus, what a great cause to support.
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Angela Livermore
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The Loosies
So proud of you Shimmy! Not sure how the girls will react to a bald Uncle Shim, they’ve finally gotten used to the long locks and the mo and now it’ll all be gone! Love ya loads xx
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Rachel Turner
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Arghya And Lauren
All the best Shim!
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Anonymous
Good on you mate! What a great cause to get behind. We’re encouraged by you
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Khyarne Biles
You are absolutely fabulous!
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Lauren Maybury
Well done champ!
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Sandra
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Katherine Z
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Miriam Morris
Great stuff Seamus!
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Britt Mclean
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Anonymous
Oh no! You are parting with your one true beauty! This is a very courageous step, but this way your hair will bless many more people.
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Merilyn Turrell
Great cause to support and glad to support you to do that.
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Kyle Myers
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Andrew Moreton
Good on you Seamus
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Sue
You are going to have an incredible spring in your step, good for you Seamus!!
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Lauren James
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Margot W
Great cause Shim x
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Richard & Pamela Morrison
Good one Shim! It’s too late for some of us! To lop the locks I mean, not the mental health!
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Therese
Hey Shim, how will I recognize you without your hair?
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Georgia Ulgiati
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Brian And Lyndall Mc
Such a great cause you’re raising money for Seamus. Go you good thing!
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Troy And Dani
😘😘 Onya Seamus xx... Is the beach photo available for purchase..
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Eryn Sailer
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Anonymous
My thanks to you, not only for the good you are doing here losing the locks but in the good you do everyday. Your compassion and care make you so wonderful at what you do.
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The Webers
Sad to see the locks go but happy you found a great cause to support! Good on you.
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Simon Highfield
*donation pending one (1) lock posted in the mail. Thanks. Couldn’t be prouder of you, Shimmy, but you know that. You always have and always will be a champion for change and I’m honored to have you as a mate. I’ll love your bald scalp just as much as your luscious merman locks 😘
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Hayley Schmidt
‘Onya mate!
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Paul, Sam, Nick & Georgie
Snip, snip!
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Emma Doyle
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James Highfield
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Yeqian Huang
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Colby
Sponsored haircut, easy weight loss program. Genius
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Natty West
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Bek Mudford
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Anonymous
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Deb And Tony
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The Richardsons
Great cause Shim, look forward to pics
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Alan And Helene Clements
Thanks ShimAs always setting the example for others. We all are impacted by mental health and need more research and services.
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Mandy, Keegan And Jeanie
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Dez & Pez
You continue to show a wonderful example of your practical faith in action buddy. Looking forward to seeing the nude nut 🥺
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Joyce & Jim
We are very proud of you
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The Peels
Can't wait to see THE NEW YOU!!!
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Zac, Hannah, Matilda, Toby And Liam
This seems a little extreme in the pursuit of faster running, we’d assumed you’d just shave your legs? Seriously though, this is amazing and we’re stoked to support you and Team Black Dog!
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Ash Steward
Thank you, Shimmy. As someone who has struggled with mental health, I love seeing this so much. You're a legend!
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Noreen Nash
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Rhys Maybury
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The Vipponds
I was only thinking yesterday if you'd ever cut that mop. Proud of you ✂️ what a great cause
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Shona & Al
Go, you legend!
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Tomass Macdaddy
While I'll miss your luscious long locks you're doing it for a bloody good cause... beating your receding hairline before it beats you. In all seriousness though you're a true legend shimmy. Mental health is a topic we don't talk about enough. Good onya son. Hopefully monkey bar keeps your hair and uses it as hops for a new beer, I'd drink it.
