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Starting on the 28th of April, Pauly James will begin a 18,000km solo lap cycling around Australia to raise money for Human Nature, an organisation that empowers young people through adventure-based therapy.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Why’s he doing it?<\/h2>\n

The numbers don\u2019t lie, ill mental health is on the rise with 1 in 3 young Australians struggling with their mental health. Apart from the individual suffering, the cost to society<\/a>\u00a0is enormous with $43\u201370 billion per year in expenditure and lower economic productivity.<\/p>\n

In his younger days Pauly experienced first-hand the heavy impact of suicide, losing two uncles and later experiencing his own mental health battles, which resulted in homelessness and hospital stays.<\/p>\n

Through the ebbs and flows of the last 15 years, Pauly has become an adventure-seeking youth worker, counsellor, and yoga teacher, establishing a passion for helping young people<\/a> thrive and triumph over adversity.<\/p>\n

His own trips \u2018from the heights of the Himalayas to the long roads of the Camino de Santiago\u2019 have helped him realise the power of community, nature and purpose.<\/p>\n

Listen now: <\/strong>The Psychologist Using Adventure Therapy To Transform At-Risk Teens<\/a><\/p>\n

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Goals of the trip<\/h2>\n

Pauly has 3 major goals for his trip cycling around Australia:<\/p>\n

1) Raise $50,000 for Human Nature, a leading adventure therapy provider re-engaging at-risk youth in work, education, and community<\/p>\n

2) Educate himself and others on the systemic reforms needed to better support young Australians and the growing mental health crisis<\/p>\n

3) Inspire others to do more of what inspires them<\/p>\n

Why Human Nature?<\/h2>\n

Through their adventure-based therapy, Human Nature empowers young people through nature, mentorship and resilience-building experiences.<\/p>\n

The results of their programs, which are a mix of 1:1 and group sessions, speak for themselves.<\/p>\n

Human Nature has an industry-leading participation rate with more than 95% of participants attending more than 10 sessions, with 85% of participants reporting significant improvements in mental health, confidence, and engagement with work, study, and relationships.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s clear after reading My Story: The Boy In Blue<\/a>, that Pauly and Human Nature are a genuine match in their effort to support the well-being of vulnerable young people.<\/p>\n

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How You Can Help<\/h2>\n

Human Nature is a non-government funded organisation and relies almost entirely on donors to provide life-changing therapy. By donating you can help young people have access to tailored mental health support. Cycling around Australia like Pauly isn’t required to make a difference! <\/p>\n

Alternatively, Human Nature has partnered with Inspired Adventures<\/a> who will take a small group of hikers on an adventure through the Scenic Rim in QLD, providing much needed therapy for vulnerable young people.<\/p>\n

Pauly<\/a> is currently embarking on the cycling expedition entirely self-funded and will appreciate any contributions towards food, gear, or accommodation.<\/p>\n

The rates of ill mental health are on the rise and the boy in blue is out to \u2018break the cycle\u2019.<\/p>\n

Donate Here<\/a><\/p>\n

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