Bridge to Brisbane 2021: Justin Geange raising money for MATES

After attempting to take his own life, Justin Geange admits he’s ‘walked dark depths’. Later this month he’ll be running for a good cause, helping other men battle mental health issues.

Eight years ago Justin Geange attempted to take his own life, he now has dedicated his second chance to his two daughters and helping men battle mental health problems.

Mr Geange is a plumber, Broncos mascot and former Australia’s Got Talent contestant and has become an ambassador for MATES in construction.

He said he now knows the importance of speaking out.

Mr Geange and his family are taking part in The Sunday Mail Transurban Bridge to Brisbane to raise money and awareness for MATES.

Justin Geange with (left to right) Mia Wright, Davina Wright, Dennis Sherlock, Connor Sherlock, Chelsea Geange and Jess Sherlock will be taking part in the 2021 Bridge to Brisbane. Picture: Richard Walker

“I’ve walked those dark depths, I do have a mental illness and have experiences with suicide but I really found help from the mates stepping up and checking in with me,” Mr Geange said.

“If we can do that day in, day out we can help so many people in the industry who struggle

and that’s why I am a bit loud and proud about it.”

The importance of normalising conversations about mental health in the industry is at the forefront of their work.

“We’re all about prevention, we want to train the whole industry up on how to look up for their mates, our simple thing is mates helping mates,” he said.

The Sunday Mail Transurban Bridge to Brisbane takes place on Sunday, August 29.

Register at https://bridgetobrisbane.com.au/