Melbourne social worker and mental health clinician Angus Norman has hit the road on an epic solo cycling journey to raise awareness of mental health and funds for Orygen's youth mental health research.
The ride, known as Ridin North, will see Angus cover more than 2,000 kilometres on his way to the national Social Workers Congress on the Gold Coast.
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Staff from Orygen and the Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, where Angus works, gave him a rousing send-off on Thursday morning.
He was also farewelled by mental health advocate Nick Bracks, one of several identities who Angus will interview in a series of 'Roadside Chats' about the intersection of exercise and sport in mental health.
Orygen Chief Operating Officer Chrissy McCallum and mental health advocate Nick Bracks farewell Angus Norman.
Angus has chosen to support Orygen through the ride, raising funds for research to improve mental health outcomes for young people.
Follow Angus's journey
You can follow Angus's progress, watch his Roadside Chats and support his fundraising efforts: