Tiwi Islands Hike for Health

$250 raised

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TARGET $5,000

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Alcohol in Australian sport fuels violence, crime, and health issues. But not on the Tiwi Islands. The community has implemented programmes to reduce alcohol consumption including alcohol-free zones. This July I’m trekking to the 2026 Tiwi Islands football grand final to show that footy can be awesome without being drenched in drink. The Tiwi Islands are 2 ½ hours by ferry north of Darwin in the Timor Sea. Love of Australian Rules football runs deep. It's pride representing your community, your people. All donations go to the charity Drug ARM to reduce the harms of alcohol and other drugs.

Update

31 May 2026

This week I was on hand with Jason the co-ordinator of Drug ARM’s Street Outreach Service, and Alex the Senior Manager for Public Relations, as they took delivery of a new Street Outreach van. In July I’m heading to the Tiwi Islands football grand final to raise awareness and money for Drug ARM. Alcohol ads reinforce the idea that alcohol consumption is a routine activity associated with sport. Domestic violence increases by 40% on State of Origin nights. People need to make better decisions. The Drug ARM charity works to improve the lives of people affected by alcohol and other drugs. Its Street Outreach Service is a mobile alcohol and other drug health service providing a vital outreach of care and compassion to those who need it most. Please make your tax-deductible donation and share with your friends. You can follow our progress on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589988107282

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Sun, 31 May 2026

$ 250

Sport can be loved without adding the health risks of alcohol - just look at footy on the Tiwi Islands. Well done for this trek highlighting the healthy fun that can be had!

$ 250

Raising funds for

Drug ARMDrug ARM is dedicated to reaching out and improving the lives of people affected by alcohol and other drug issues. We are raising funds for our Street Outreach Services - a mobile alcohol and other drug health service providing a vital outreach of care and compassion to those who need it most.

About fundraiser

Harold Peacock

BRISBANE, QLD

Created May 2026