Dan Hunt Travels from Sydney, NSW

Dan was diagnosed with Type 2 Bipolar Disorder in 2010. At the height of his mental illness and the struggle it presented, he felt alone and isolated as access to information was not readily or easily available. This led to him feeling vulnerable and fearful as he felt it showed weakness to ask for help or assistance.

At the time, Dan knew there would be other people in similar situations, experiencing similar issues who also needed access to helpful information and support. Although a challenging time in his own life, Dan knew if he could openly and honestly share his experiences, knowledge and coping strategies, he would be able to assist others in better managing their own mental health.

His own life experiences and determination to help others is what inspired the creation of his company and lead to Dan’s further study, completing Cert 4’s and Diplomas in Mental Health, Community Services, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), Counselling, Fitness, Business, a Degree in Social Work and a Mental Health First Aid Instructor Accreditation.

His company is now an Australian leader in developing and maintaining psychologically healthy, supportive and safe workplaces, through the delivery of their Mental Health Workplace Blueprint and Psychosocial Risk Management Program. They have now worked with over 240 companies and reached over 475,000 Australian workers.

Dan is driven and passionate about helping others and being the change the mental health space needs.