You are not alone.
Supporting those who need a helping hand
Stevie’s Walk is a not-for-profit organisation founded by the Callanan family and their close friends, brought together by a shared commitment to honour Steven’s memory and give back to their local community in a meaningful way.
At its heart, Stevie’s Walk is a community-led initiative focused on supporting young people and their families through awareness, education, early intervention, and genuine community connection. We believe no young person should feel alone when facing life’s challenges, and that support and conversation before crisis can make a powerful difference.
Steven & Mishka
Suicide and mental health struggles are complex, and they are not always caused by mental illness alone. Many young people experience overwhelming pressures including isolation, grief, bullying, family challenges, financial stress, substance use, or simply feeling unsupported and disconnected.
Through fundraising and community support, Stevie’s Walk helps fund preventative initiatives such as mental health awareness programs, educational talks, wellbeing workshops, and community-based support delivered through schools, sporting clubs, youth groups, and local organisations.
Driven by compassion and a deep desire to create positive change, Stevie’s Walk brings people together to build stronger, more supportive communities — helping young people access the guidance, connection, and support they need before reaching crisis point.
Our Mission
Stevie’s Walk is committed to funding and supporting evidence-based, early intervention initiatives that strengthen youth mental wellbeing and help reduce the risk of suicide creating safer, more connected environments where young people feel supported, understood, and empowered to seek help when needed.
We support programs, education, awareness campaigns, and community initiatives that create safer, more connected environments for young people — whether through schools, sporting clubs, youth organisations, families, or the wider community. Our focus is on encouraging open conversations, reducing stigma, and helping young people access support early.
Our Vision
A future where no young person feels alone, unsupported, or without hope.
We envision communities where mental wellbeing is openly discussed, where young people feel connected and understood, and where families, schools, clubs, and communities work together to create supportive environments that nurture resilience, connection, and emotional wellbeing.
Our Approach
Stevie’s Walk is not a broad, generalised mental health charity.
We are a youth-focused, early intervention foundation that believes meaningful change happens through education, awareness, connection, and community support. Rather than providing direct financial assistance to individuals, we invest in preventative initiatives that help create positive conversations and stronger support networks around young people.
Our approach recognises that mental health struggles and suicide are complex, and are not always linked to mental illness alone. Life pressures such as isolation, grief, bullying, family difficulties, substance use, financial stress, and social disconnection can all play a role.
By supporting the people, environments, and systems that influence young lives, we aim to create lasting community impact and ensure more young people receive support before reaching crisis point.
Why Stevie’s Walk exists
Stevie’s Walk was created by the Callanan family and close friends as a way to honour Steven’s life and turn heartbreak into something meaningful for the wider community.
What began as a walk in Steven’s memory has grown into an ongoing commitment to support young people, raise awareness, encourage open conversations, and help create stronger support networks within the community.
Stevie’s Walk exists to help break down the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide, while promoting the importance of early intervention, connection, and community support. Through fundraising and community involvement, the organisation supports preventative initiatives designed to educate, empower, and ensure young people know they are never alone.
At its core, Stevie’s Walk is about creating hope, strengthening community connections, and helping make sure support is available before someone reaches crisis point.
How can I donate to Stevie's Walk?
You can support Stevie’s Walk by donating directly through our website via the “Donate” button. We offer a range of secure payment options to make the process simple and convenient.
Every contribution, big or small, helps fund early intervention initiatives, community education programs, mental health awareness activities, and preventative support initiatives for young people and families within the community.
Your support helps us continue creating conversations, strengthening connections, and ensuring more young people have access to support before reaching crisis point.
What types of support do you offer?
Stevie’s Walk focuses on funding and supporting evidence-based, early intervention initiatives that promote youth mental wellbeing and help reduce the risk of suicide before crisis point is reached.
Our support may include mental health awareness programs, educational talks, wellbeing workshops, community events, and preventative initiatives delivered through schools, sporting clubs, youth groups, and local organisations.
We believe meaningful support extends beyond the individual. That’s why we also support the people, environments, and community systems that influence the lives of young people — helping create stronger, safer, and more connected communities.
Rather than providing direct financial assistance to individuals, Stevie’s Walk invests in programs and initiatives that encourage education, open conversations, early support, and long-term positive community impact.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes. All donations made to Stevie’s Walk are tax-deductible, and a receipt will be provided via email following your contribution.
Every donation directly supports the work we do in funding early intervention initiatives, mental health awareness programs, community education, and preventative support activities focused on improving outcomes for young people and their families.
What should I do if I need immediate support?
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services on 000 or seek urgent professional support straight away.
You are not alone, and support is available.
Our website also provides links and contact details for crisis support services, mental health helplines, and organisations that can offer immediate assistance, guidance, and confidential support when it is needed most.
A community that cares
Each year, Stevie’s Walk brings people together — not only to remember and honour Steven’s life, but to create meaningful change within the community.
Driven by compassion, connection, and a shared desire to support young people, our community continues to stand together to raise awareness, encourage important conversations, and foster open conversations around mental wellbeing and support.
Through the generosity of supporters, sponsors, and local communities, Stevie’s Walk is able to fund preventative programs, early intervention initiatives, mental health education, and community-based support activities that strengthen community support networks for young people and families.
Together, we are turning compassion into action and creating a stronger, more supportive community where no one feels alone.
Make a difference
Every donation helps Stevie’s Walk continue creating meaningful change within the community through education, connection, prevention, and support initiatives for young people.
Your contribution helps fund programs and community activities that encourage conversation, strengthen support networks, and create safer spaces where young people feel seen, heard, and supported.
Together, we can create hope, inspire connection, and remind young people that they never have to face life’s challenges alone.
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