2024 Melbourne Spring Drive Day
October 6 @ 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Registration closes Thursday 3rd October, 3:00pm
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 2024?
With the generous support of Ford Philanthropy and GlobalGiving, our Melbourne Spring Drive Day will be a Mornington Peninsula cruise filled with brilliant roads and scenery, special guest keynote speakers and the conversation and connection that we know is an essential part of mental wellness.
Starting at the Shannons Showroom, we’ll be gathering in this fantastic space for our briefing and to catch up. Our morning briefings are so much more than an update on the drive route.
The time we spend at our start location is fundamental to what makes DAD events different. It’s not just about sign in. It’s where community is built, connections are fostered, and where conversations start.
This time sets the intention for the drive and the event, and it’s where we truly come together to support mental wellness. It’s also where we’ll hear from our guest speaker (exciting details to follow…!).
We invite you to arrive at briefing with sufficient time to check out the cars and chat with others, or even just to allow yourself the space to land at our event and be present for yourself.
There are no minimum car requirements to attend this event. If your car is registered and you love it, bring it.
Register below to book your attendance – we’re excited to share this event with you!
When: Sunday 6th October, 2024
Start location: Shannons Showroom. 40 Corporate Drive, Heatherton VIC 3202
Arrival time from: 8:30am
Important briefing: 9:00am
End location: Charlie’s Auto Museum, Arthurs Seat
Event conclusion: approximately 2:00pm
The full event details and drive route pack will be emailed to registered participants in advance of the event.
Event Supporter
We’re thrilled to have the support of Ford Philanthropy and GlobalGiving for our Melbourne Spring Drive Day. This generous support allows us to deliver memorable experiences and provide a day of meaningful mental wellness support and education. Additionally, we’re excited to welcome a group of volunteers from Ford who are learning more about DAD’s mission and unique style of mental health advocacy by helping us deliver this event.
How to Participate
Pop the date in your diary and gather your mates!
Registrations are now open, please complete the details below.
The donation and registration fields are below for your use, and event terms and conditions are at the bottom of this page.
As a registered charity we are proud to offer tax deductibility for your donations, and thank you for your generosity which allows us to provide these important events.
*If you’re interested in supporting as a DAD Local Legend or sponsor, please let us know in the “Additional Comments” section on the below form.