Events & Treks
Our events and treks are where the Barbarians community comes alive. They’re how we raise funds, build connections, and remind each other that we’re stronger together. Here’s what’s coming up and what we’ve done so far.
Together We Can Move Mountains
Our Events
Stair-a-thon
Our signature annual event. Teams climb from sunrise to sunset at our local beach stairs, pushing through the burn together. Scouts cook sausages, businesses sponsor, and the community turns out to cheer. It’s tough, it’s fun, and every dollar raised goes straight back into WA mental health programs. In 2025, the Stair-a-thon raised $35,400.
Annual Ball
An intimate evening held near water to honour Conan’s love of the surf. Ticket sales cover costs, while auction prizes donated by the community raise vital funds. With 150 to 200 guests, the ball is a celebration of connection, awareness, and joy. In 2026, we’ll gather at the iconic Fraser’s in Kings Park overlooking Perth’s river and skyline.
Quiz Night
Our annual quiz night brings laughter, competition, and community spirit to the table. With donated prizes and enthusiastic teams, it’s a relaxed and fun way to raise funds and awareness for mental health.
Together We Can Move Mountains
Our Treks
Cape to Cape Trek
Each May, we join our friends from Cape to Cape Explorer Tours for the breathtaking Cape to Cape walk, rich with history, geology, and wildlife. Participants enjoy comfortable accommodation at Surf Point Resort, delicious local catering, and all logistics taken care of. You’ll receive a personalised fundraising link, a Barbarians T-shirt for the first day, and a photobook as a lasting keepsake. It’s an adventure with purpose.
Nepal Trek 2026
For those seeking a greater challenge, we take on ambitious international treks. Past adventures include Karijini and Nepal, and we have another Nepal trek planned for 2026. These journeys push boundaries, raise significant funds, build deep friendships, and remind us what resilience really looks like.
Together We Rise: A Campaign for Everyone
TREK TO MOVE MENTAL MOUNTAINS
Campaign Overview
In May 2026, a team of 15 trekkers will embark on a 14-day expedition to Annapurna Base Camp, standing 4,130 metres above sea level, with a goal to raise $100,000.
Along the way, we’ll climb, connect, and contribute, raising vital funds to support the Happiness Co Foundation and Barbarians Group Community Programs, empowering people across Western Australia to overcome mental health challenges and build stronger, more connected lives.
The funds raised will directly fuel programs that make a real difference:
School programs delivering mental health education to over 30,000 students a year, free to schools
- Workshops in regional and remote communities, reaching places where support is scarce
- Suicide prevention and intervention training for at-risk communities
- Family and domestic violence support programs
- One-on-one coaching for individuals in need
This journey will raise more than money. It will raise awareness, connection, and courage.
The Treks
15 trekkers. 1 documentary crew. 14 days. One life-changing mission.
From Perth to Annapurna Base Camp, we’ll climb higher, raising $100,000 to change lives and prove that hope always rises. The trek reflects the daily struggles faced by those living with mental health challenges. For many, the climb feels endless, the air thin, and the journey lonely. By joining this challenge, we are doing more than raising funds. We are raising awareness, breaking stigma, and sending a message to thousands that they don’t have to face their mental health struggles alone.
Together, we turn every step into action, every challenge into change, and every summit into a symbol of hope.
The Documentary
The Stronger Together Documentary will capture the physical climb and emotional transformation of the team, telling a story of resilience, leadership, and human connection.
Real people. Real stories. A raw and powerful film following the Trek to Move Mental Mountains team from training sessions in Perth to the thin air of the Himalayas. It will explore why they climb, what they’ve overcome, and how collective strength can spark hope for others.
Expected reach:
– Event attendance: 100 to 300 guests at live screenings
– Digital views: 50,000+ across owned channels
– Media exposure: 100,000+ through PR, social, and feature stories
Meet the Trekkers
Together We Can Move Mountains
Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum Sponsor ($20,000) – Exclusive naming rights: “Hike for Happiness, presented by [Your Brand]” on all branding. Prominent logo on all expedition apparel, banners, and gear. Feature segment and logo prominence throughout the documentary. Speaking opportunity at launch and celebration events. Professional photo and video assets for brand use.
Gold Sponsor ($10,000, 4 available) – Logo on training apparel, social media, and sponsor backdrops. Mention within the documentary and closing credits. Brand spotlight on the Happiness Co Foundation and Barbarians websites. Social media acknowledgements during expedition week.
Silver Sponsor ($5,000, 4 available) – Logo placement on event signage and training day apparel. Recognition in fundraising events, social channels, and team updates. Opportunity to sponsor a Training Sunday or Gear Night.
Bronze Sponsor ($2,500, 6 available) – Name and logo on supporter boards, event collateral, and website. Group thank-you post on social media before departure. Certificate of appreciation.
In-Kind Partnerships – We also welcome partnerships that provide apparel, fitness and training support, climbing gear, and travel services. In-kind partners are recognised with brand visibility, media exposure, and inclusion in the Stronger Together Documentary.
For sponsorship enquiries, contact:
Happiness Co: wecare@happinessco.org
Barbarians Group: wendy@barbariansgroup.org.au
Right time for hope & action
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