The 2025 Melbourne Summer Drive Day was an outstanding day for the Drive Against Depression community, with 94 participants and 63 cars in total all gathered to highlight our mission of mental wellness through the freedom of driving.
We kicked off the day at Westerfolds Park, where The Coffee Nook kept everyone caffeinated before we hit the road with our destination being the wonderful Flowerdale Estate (via morning tea in Yea). Participants were also treated to an insightful keynote presentation on mental wellness by Olly Bridge from Build a Bridge.
A huge thank you to Flowerdale Estate for not only hosting us but also generously donating their wonderful Pavillion for our use on the day. Ford Australia added some extra excitement by providing a brand-new Mustang GT for one lucky raffle winner to enjoy throughout the event. Chalk Coffee Roasters also contributed by donating a couple of bags of their wonderful beans.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and supported the event. We couldn’t do it without you! Please make sure you check out our Events Calendar for the next event closest to you.
Images by Niko French
Images by Digital Fuel Productions
