Dual Magarey medallist and Sturt premiership captain Zane Kirkwood raised almost $40,000 for Breakthrough by riding 3000km in his Whatever it Takes campaign from Perth to Adelaide in 2019.

He wanted to raise awareness for mental health issues following his own struggles with depression and anxiety and to help break down the stigma.

Zane went on to do the mental health first aid training in order to help assist others with a mental health issue. 

Read more about his story here.

Jess sits down with Zane and Breakthrough Executive Director John Mannion to discuss the importance of sharing stories to help raise awareness and in turn support others. 

If any of the discussion today has raised issues for you, please contact Mental Health Emergency on 13 14 65.