Tiwi Islands Hike for Health
Update
21 Jun 2026
Over the weekend I was privileged to share in celebrating the AFL debut of a fine young man dedicated to hard work and a health regime focused on helping him be the best that he can be.
Sport participation is fantastic in driving health, but the alcohol culture that can surround it is not, and television often promotes bad decisions. Alcohol advertising is supposed to be restricted during family viewing times, but the screens are awash with it for our kids during live sport. There’s a spike in domestic violence during those sporting times, up by 40% on State of Origin nights, so families suffer most.
Next month I’m going to the Tiwi Islands football grand final 2.5 hours by ferry north of Darwin in the Timor Sea. It’s a much-loved dry grand final and I’m spreading the word that sport can be enjoyed best in a safe and healthy environment for our kids. I’m also raising funds for the charity Drug ARM that works to reduce the harms of alcohol and other drugs. Let’s all help others be the best that they can be by sharing this page so that others can make a tax-deductible donation here today.
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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Anonymous
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
$ 30
$ 30
Supporter
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!
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
