Full details about this drive event will be confirmed soon.
Event registration can be completed on the Drive Against Depression website by clicking here.
Why We Drive
DAD drive days are always about connection and community. They hold the intention to normalise mental health problems and mental illness, promote conversations around these and offer pathways for seeking further support.
We use driving and the shared enthusiasm for cars and great roads as our way of connecting and escaping downward emotional spirals. We know that connection is vital for mental wellbeing, and DAD events deliver this in spades.
DAD isn’t a club, it’s a community. Please don’t feel you need to have a particular model or age of car to attend – if you love it, bring it.
Our drive days are strictly social and non-competitive. We use open roads and carefully plan our drive routes to make them as safe and logical as possible, while using engaging roads with new scenery for a great day out.
We advocate for using DAD drive days as an inclusive environment to start your mental health conversation where you feel comfortable to do so, however DAD drive days are not a crisis service and keeping everyone safe on the road is of utmost importance.
What’s Happening for the Melbourne Spring Drive Day in October 2025?
We’re firming up the details now – we will update this page as soon as we have all information ready for you.
In the meantime, why not pre-register below? We will email any registered participants with updates first.
Event Details
When: Sunday 5th October, 2025
Start location: TBC
Arrival time from: 8:15am
Essential briefing: 9:00am
End location: TBC
The full event details and drive route pack will be emailed to registered participants in advance of the event.
Event Supporter
We’re on the hunt for an Event Supporter for this event. Are you interested? We’d love to chat. Please email Sarah via [email protected]