Help me create a mentally healthier world
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.
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My Updates
Flow our Journey and updates on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michel.semaan1
Sunday 9th Aug https://www.facebook.com/michel.semaan1 Share
Day 23,24,&25
Friday 31st Jul Rainbow Beach, Inskip Point, Carlo Sand Blow, Tin Can Bay, Dolphin Feeding Norman @ Norman Point. Barnacles Cafe and Dolphin Feeding Les, Jenny, Emily, Kate, and Aaron thank you for your hospitality and generosity. Share
Day 15-20
Saturday 25th Jul Brisbane - North Stradbroke Island.
Day 13&14
Monday 20th Jul Brisbane relaxing and learning a new skill Acrylic Abstract Painting. Thanks to my friend Stephen Bird. Share
Day 7&8
Monday 13th Jul Ballina, Lennox Head, and Byron Bay. Hugo is discovering his voice and starting to bark and be protective. He is still adored by everyone we meet. Today he spent the day at The dive shop in Byron Bay being pampered by the team while I dived Julian Rocks. Share
Day 5&6
Friday 10th Jul Day 5 had a bit of a hick up as the phone stoped working and repair shop declared it dead. Lost the past couple of month of photos and updates 😢. New phone 📱 lots of money 💰 spent and time and we are back on track. Hugo is having a ball playing with other dogs and wondering the beaches. Today was bath time and laundry after a trip to Woolgoolga “Woopi” and meeting the keepers of the Sikh Temple then Emerald beach. Spotted some 🐳 🐬 , even a breaching shark 🦈 that got the surfers out of the water quickly 😛 Share
Day 4
Wednesday 8th Jul Visited Dorrigo and Bellingen today a bit rainy but was worth the drive meeting more people and making new friends. On the way back we stopped at Sealy lookout an Forest Sky Pier. Met 2 lovely locals running a non for profit coffee stand and selling some local aboriginal merchandise. Hugo made more friends tonight at the camp kitchen. He is no snoring away in bed. Rain drops falling on the ⛺️ Share
Day 2 & 3
Wednesday 8th Jul Hugo met a fish for the first time, had a swim and has been meeting lots of people and other dogs. This place is heaven for dogs. Weather has been perfect. Share
Day 1
Sunday 5th Jul We left Sydney this morning heading North. First stop Kanwal visiting my friend Ishea and family. Big morning tea and a snack to go. Hugo loves the visit and made new friends. We hit the road at lunch time. Hugo slept most of the way and couple stops for a quick pee. Arrived Monee Beach Thai evening and had dinner at the local tavern. Pitch the tent or sleep in the car? Will decide later 😊 Share
Sunday 5th July
Thursday 2nd Jul Hugo and I are embarking on a long drive around Australia, leaving Sydney on the 5th of July. We are out sending a message to all about The Black Dog Institute creating a world where mental illness is treated with the same level of concern, immediacy and seriousness as physical illness; where scientists work to discover the causes of illness and new treatments, and where discoveries are immediately put into practice through health services, technology and community education. Your generous donations would be greatly appreciated. ShareThank you to my Sponsors
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Anonymous
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Mark Cormican
Hi Michel, was great meeting you and Hugo! Have a safe trip and keep doing what your doing because your doing amazing stuff 😃 Mark
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Vinay Kukas
Great to see you spreading awareness of mental health and illness on your epic journey!
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1eight Parks
Good on you Michel! Very happy to support you and the wonderful thing you’re doing for a great cause. Good to see you're enjoying your stay with us at Mission Beach Camping & Caravan Park. Wish you well for the rest of your journey 🌴
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Stephen
It was great to catch up with you again, Michel, and to get to meet Hugo. Wishing you all the best for your journey and kudos to you for taking this on.
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Michael Malvicino
Great work Michel and Hugo, loving the story and photos of your journey
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Anne Marie Lyons
Wonderful adventure stay safe and well 🌸
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Andy Nursalim
Good luck, Michael
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Leanne,gerry & Harry ?
Hope your enjoying your road trip ! Harry is looking forward to seeing ye when ye get back 🐶😃 Stay Safe 🚗
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Deepak Rana
That’s a great effort Mike , loved yours pics , all the very best!
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Michael Salalila
Best of luck,mate. We'll catch up when you et back to town and when this covid issue is over.
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Barnacles Cafe & Dolphin Feeding
You’re spreading the word and raising funds for an outstanding charity! All the best to you and Hugo and safe travels. You are both always more than welcome here at Barnacles Cafe & Dolphin Feeding.
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Banana Bender
See you on the flip side
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George Semaan
Good stuff, be safe.
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Anand Shinde
All the beat Mike! Great effort in such testing times.
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Paul Letheby
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Richard Munro
Watch out for those Kangaroos!
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Eduard Lugovoy
Take care guys
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Taso Vamianakis
Enjoy guys!!! Post plenty if PICs.
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Caroll Orpilla
HUGO Have U Gone Outback?. Keep your Human happy, he talks a lot though. But he is a beautiful soul. So you"ll be alright. Keep us updated. We are so proud of you.
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Talene Hanna
Create beautiful memories together whilst kicking goals. All the best for your travels.
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Cecily Michaels
This is such an important cause. Have a fabulous trip and can’t wait to follow your journey.
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Gio & Gina
Enjoy the trip and spread the word. Well done and hope you make your target. Great cause.
What a good cause. Travel safe and have fun!