Zoe Clarke

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.

Please donate today! 

I’m embarking on 10 weeks of training and jumping in the ring on July 15! 

My Updates

How many people are in your team at work?

Monday 9th May

5, 40, 100? Imagine sitting in a meeting room, or on a zoom call with your colleagues of a Monday, ready to discuss how you're going to change the world for the better… no? Maybe that’s just me. 


But what if I told you that 1 in 5 Australians, 1 in 5 on that Zoom call, or in that meeting room will find themselves suffering from Mental Illness at some point in their lives. 


And what if I also told you that each year mental illness costs Australian businesses $12 BILLION DOLLARS. Now that number I’m sure for many is a little hard to swallow.


And that is now! By the year 2030 when it’s predicted that Depression will be the leading health concern worldwide. 


Mental Health thankfully is at the top of many minds & that’s why I’m jumping in the ring and participating in the Corporate Boxing Challenge in support of Black Dog Institute. 


When you donate to BDI, you’re helping fast-track mental health research and trials, supporting health professionals, policymakers and everyday Australians to make informed decisions about mental health. 


This linking of science and solution means the work we do can have an immediate effect in preventing and treating mental illness in our entire community, and specifically, to those most vulnerable. Born from science. Driven by compassion. Black Dog Institute is about science in action.


So go on, give what you can, every little bit helps… and join me in my fight to support mental health. 

Ding Ding, round 1!

Sunday 8th May

May 9th, tomorrow. TOMORROW! 

Tomorrow, is when I start training for the Corporate Boxing Challenge with the goal to take on an opponent in the ring on July 15th in my first boxing fight. 


This is what happens when you enter a competition to win a spot in the challenge, not really expecting to win it, but suddenly finding yourself in that very situation. 


I’m not saying I don’t want to do it… I DO! But I wanted to make sure it was for a reason. Black Dog Institute is that reason. If I’m going to spend the next 10 weeks training 5 times a week and getting hit in the head, then I better be doing it for a cause. 


I love boxing, I have done for the last 6 years, but never did I think I would be doing an actual fight (outside of my dreams). Boxing is one of those sports that starts off as a little anger management, a little stress relief, suddenly you’re doing it 3 times a week and you’re hooked. It not only gets the aggression and stress levels down but you need to think, you need to use both sides of your brain. There is strategy, understanding, respect and determination. 


Boxing is the thing that so many times over, got me out of my funk. My funk being anxiety and acute depression which started popping round in my early adult life. I value it as a skill and as a mechanism to help my mind deal with life. 


Hands up if you know someone in the same boat? Well the truth is we are gonna need a BIGGER boat with the prediction that by 2030 Depression will be the leading health concern worldwide. Oh and in case you don’t know anyone… I’m that 1 in 5 who has and continues to experience mental illness. I’ve had to use professional services, rely on friends and family and have really hard discussions with work colleagues through the years about the impact it has had on me. And without this, I’m not really sure where I would be at. 


Black Dog Institute provides research, services, support and programs to help community manage, support and heal those with mental health issues.


I’m jumping in to this 10 week program with that in mind, and your donation and support will continue to bring those services and support to the 45% of Australians that will be affected by mental illness in their lifetime. 


Give what you can, support how you can. 

Ding ding, round 1. 

Thank you to my Sponsors

$500

The Company We Keep Pty Ltd

$55.65

Jim Clarke

Round up to a nice even number. Proud of our little champ. Heart of gold. ❤️❤️

$52.50

Mel Cripps

Good luck with the fight tonight!

$21

Mitch Gaal

You are a Star!!!

$50

Vincent Cotte

Its FIght Night. Good luck today. Im sure all the ahrd training will payoff.

$100

Roro

You are a powerhouse, in every way. Thank you for pushing the limits, showing us what's possible, and leading the way. So, so proud of you Zozo.

$100

Katie Carter

Good luck 🥊🥊💪💪!!!

$21

Angela Ward

Best of luck for your last couple of weeks training!

$52.50

Matthew Watson

Go Zoe!!

$105

Megan Charles

I am so proud of you Zo for getting in the ring and showing depression and anxiety who's boss. I wish I could be there to see you smash one of your goals but I'll be there in spirit and look forward to seeing video and pictures xx

$105

Paul B

Give mental health issues a punch for everyone who is suffering! BOOOOOOM!

$52.50

Will

Goodluck ! Jab jab jab and more jabs

$52.50

Manuela Strano

Go Zoe!! Such an amazing achievement, you'll smash it, literally.

$31.50

Brook

GO ZOE!! Very impressive effort for a very worthy cause. I'm rooting for you!

$78.75

Derek Laney

Nice work in both training and fundraising Zoe, very impressive

$73.50

Brooke Horbury

Well done Zoe!!!

$30

Alison Yuen

AMAZING CAUSE ZOE!! And best of luck :) Wish I could be there to watch you. GO ZOE!!

$105

Dan Jam

Go Zoe! Such a good cause. Good luck and have a great fight!!

$20

Anonymous

Go get ‘em Zoe! :)

$20

Dave Kan

$52.50

Brigitte Brown

Good luck Zoe!!

$315

Aam Events

Great work Zoe

$31.50

Mendel Bernardino

Go Zoe 'Stretch' Clarke! You got this!

$21

Lauren Cross

Good Luck Zoe!!! x

$52.50

Jo Pok

All the best Zoe, I am really sad I can't come on the day to see you box!

$73.50

Mark Fishwick

Good luck Zoe, don't forget to duck and weave!

$31.50

Donna Lloyd

Go Zoe!!! xxx

$52.50

Michael Field

Great work Zoe for such an important cause!

$52.50

Stuart Frank

$50

May Lee

Thank you for sharing your story and bringing awareness. You're amazing, Zo xx

$52.50

Jennifer Clarke

Go get ‘em champ 😘

$52.50

Jim Clarke

Brave girl. Great cause. Wonderful humanity. Dad says use your reach and remember to duck😉❤️

$52.50

Ali Campbell

Such a good cause, great job Zoe! X

$73.50

Mark Jones

Proud of you legend.

$52.50

Justine Reid

Yay!! Zoe!! So proud of you!!

$100

Chris Moore

👏

$100

Sammy B

I miss being around you for this reason. You have have fought through your challenges, stayed an amazing person and good friend throughout. Thank for sharing your story and fighting the good fight - literally. Can’t wait to be yelling for your corner. You are one bad @$$ lady! Proud of ya!

$52.50

Lindsey Reece

Fighting the good fight to improve the lives of others! You’re a champ Zoe. Cheering you on all the way xx

$52.50

Brona X

Goooooo Zoe! This will be a cinch for you!💪💪

$52.50

Amy

Yassss gurllll! You’re an inspiration my dear!! x

$52.50

Emma Clarke

So proud of you Zoe! You’re amazing xx

$50

Scowny

Woohooo go Stretchy! So proud of you for doing this and for the insane hours you’re putting in. Can’t wait to see you in the ring!