‘out of the shadows’ skate for suicide prevention 2026 | lifeline
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*This is a proudly women-led, LGBTQIA+ inclusive, and community-driven event - creating space for people of all identities to skate, connect, and be seen safely.
Our charity partners
EVENT Schedule
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Dr Indigo Willing - Respect is Rad, Sam Whyte - foenix cruisers, Britt Traish - 2GirlsSk8 + Matilda Holman - Tiljune.
Acknowledgement of Country Hosted by our mc, Alicia Reilly, Founder of Cronulla-based Women’s Surf and Skate Crew, Salterra
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HOSTED BY TOTEM SKATEBOARDING
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LED BY HEALTH AND FITNESS COACH, SHANTELLE EKERMANS - FOUNDER OF THE SET LIFE
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HOSTED BY TOTEM SKATEBOARDING
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hosted by Madi Quail, rollerskater and performer
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hosted by Britt + KAz, 2girlssk8
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hosted by dr indigo willing, respect is rad
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hosted by totem skateboarding
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hosted by
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Foenix Cruisers
A Sydney-based women’s skate collective empowering women through skateboarding and community, founded and led by Sam Whyte.
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Big Hart
An Australian non-profit using arts and storytelling to support young people facing disadvantage, with community programs like Skate of Mind led by Lincoln Smith and supported by powerhouse Chris Donoghue.
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Respect is Rad
A global movement co-founded by Dr Indigo Willing, Evie Ryder and Miljana Miljevic that uses skateboarding and creative campaigns to promote consent, respect, and gender equality.
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Tiljune
A creative skate and art collective founded by Matilda Holman that centres queer community and inclusive spaces through skate events, art activations and creative collaborations.
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2GirlsSk8
a grassroots skate initiative founded by mother–daughter duo, Britt Traish and Kaz Bennett, creating empowering spaces for girls and women to learn, progress and connect through skateboarding.
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Totem Skateboarding
An Australian skateboard brand and community initiative supporting skate culture through creative projects, collaborations and community events, founded and led by Nigel Cameron.
