About
Pause; to Reflect and Remember.
Goulburn Valley Suicide Awareness Group (or GVSAG for short) was formed in March 2021. The association is made up of community members in the Goulburn Valley region who have been personally affected by suicide.
The Walk
2026 Annual GVSAG Suicide Awareness Walk
Sunday 13 September 2026
8:30 AM | Arrival & Registration
Head to the park entrance to check in with our volunteers.
Pick up your complimentary support pack and memorial rock, take a moment to write a personal message, grab a coffee, enjoy the music, and connect with fellow participants.
9:00 AM | Opening Remarks
Our wonderful host, Warren Davies (‘The Unbreakable
Farmer’), welcomes us with an Acknowledgement of Country. We will then hear from GVSAG Founder Jacky Gilbee and special guest Kendall Whyte OAM (2022 WA Young Australian of the Year), who will share her powerful story and the heart behind the Blue Tree Project. To conclude our speeches, Cindy McLeish MP will share an honour roll, reading the names of
those we are walking for today.
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM | The Community Walk
We set off from Yea Railway Station, crossing Melba Highway with support from Yea CFA volunteers, then onto the Rail Trail toward Two Bridges and our community Blue Tree (approx. 6km or 1.5-hour round trip). We will gather on the bridges at the tree for a group photo and quiet reflection. You are welcome to leave your memorial rock along the trail, at the bridges, or take it home with you.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Celebration & Sausage Sizzle
As walkers return to the station, we will celebrate our accomplishment together. Enjoy a free sausage sizzle provided by the Rotary Club of Yea, live music, and shared memories of those we love and miss.
12:00 PM | Event Conclusion
Grateful for our PARTNERS who are supporting us in 2026:
