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ride for relief 2021
partnership prospectus
Partners in supporting mental health awareness
ride for relief 2021
partnership prospectus
partnership invitation | supporting mental health
This past year has been a challenging one for many, and it has never been more important
to support people with mental illness. Peninsula Hot Springs and Mentis Assist reunite for the
4th annual Ride for Relief, a community event to build connection, promote mental health
awareness, raise funds and support the immune system through the benefits of physical
activity and hot springs bathing.
We are pleased to present an opportunity
to join us in supporting mental health ultimately led to the difficult and tragic choice
by sponsoring Peninsula Hot Springs he made.
Ride for Relief, a boutique-style annual
With wellness at the heart of everything we
fundraising cycling and bathing event do, Richard’s passing drove our focus to
that was first held in 2018. supporting community physical and mental
health and to identifying how we can all
Last year, despite Peninsula Hot Springs contribute to helping those in need.
business being closed for much of the
Championed by my wife Yuki and
year as a result of COVID-19, the team
supported by myself, business partners,
showed great resilience and remained our board, our leadership team and all of
committed to still proceed with 2020’s The story behind Ride for Relief our Peninsula Hot Springs family, the desire
Ride for Relief. Whilst the pandemic crisis to connect and build a strong and resilient
“It’s been 6 years since the passing of my
may have affected our fundraising ability, community runs deep.
brother and our co-founder Richard Davidson.
our goal remained the same. We were still His lasting signature can be seen everywhere We chose local organisation Mentis
able to host Ride for Relief to raise funds you look at Peninsula Hot Springs. Assist, as one of our key charity partners
to support mental health awareness with and created the Ride for Relief event to raise
It was a visceral shock for everyone
36 participants successfully raising over when he took his own life in February 2015 funds and awareness for mental health and
$32,000. just when he had decided to move on to to emphasize the importance of caring for our
the next phase in his life after 18 years of physical wellbeing and connection to others.
This year we will build on the success contribution to the initial busines. This tragedy Personally I feel big commitment to support
of Ride for Relief, by introducing an epic underlies our commitment in supporting those in the community facing mental health
6-day tour along the Great Victorian mental illness. challenges like that with which Richard
Bathing trail starting from Mallocoota As an accomplished environmental scientist, struggled. We are very grateful, happy and
and concluding at Peninsula Hot Springs Richard helped to create the vision for honoured to see more people, businesses
on the Mornington Peninsula. this remarkable business, transforming and organisations joining us in delivering Ride
the landscape from pastural land to the for Relief and building awareness of this life-
We invite you to be part of Ride for Relief. regenerated oasis you see today, 24 years on. threatening yet common illness.
Four different levels of sponsorship are As the seasons come and go here at Peninsula
As we take a moment to reflect on Richard’s
available – platinum, gold, silver and contributions in creating Peninsula Hot Hot Springs, Richard’s spirit lives on.”
bronze, starting from $2,500 (please see Springs, it is important we acknowledge the Charles Davidson, Co-Founder & Chairman
page 7 for details). very real mental health issues he faced which Peninsula Hot Springs
ride for relief 2021
partnership prospectus
mentis assist
Melissa’s* story is just one example
of how Mentis Assist works with
people with mental illness, together
with other professionals to achieve
Each year one in five Australians will experience a mental the best outcome for individuals.
illness and 45% of Australians will suffer from a mental Melissa* is a single woman in her late
illness in their lifetime. An estimated 54% will suffer in 40’s, diagnosed with schizophrenia in
her 20’s, who has experienced multiple
silence and not seek treatment or support. That means hospital admissions over the years.
you, or someone you know is suffering. Although Melissa is experiencing a full
remission of psychotic symptoms, she
continues to experience periods of high
In partnership with Peninsula Hot Springs, about Mentis Assist anxiety and post psychotic depression
Mentis Assist is committed to changing
following each additional psychotic
the lives of people with mental illness. For more than 35 years Mentis Assist
episode, leading to an overall reduction
Together we are building stronger and has provided specialised mental health
in her day to day functioning.
more resilient individuals and communities. support for thousands of the most
seriously affected people with mental Prior to Melissa’s first episode of
Thanks to your generous donations, Mentis psychosis, she had completed
illness across South East Melbourne.
Assist has been able to provide some of the undergraduate studies, was working full
most vulnerable people in our community Working with a network of professionals, time and had a supportive network of
with the opportunity to access services they together with the client and their personal friends and family. However, following
would not otherwise be able to afford. support network, they help individuals to her mother’s death, her substance
recognise their own values, strengths and misuse increased and she continued to
100% of all funds raised go directly
goals, with an emphasis on improving use cannabis until her referral to Mentis.
towards helping their clients.
health and wellbeing, independence, and
Mentis Assist provided Melissa
With your help, they have already been enhancing meaningful relationships with
with regular appointments with an
able to provide: family and significant others.
experienced clinician who monitored
• Specialist neuropsychiatric, psychiatric Mentis Assist has a range of mental her mental state and compliance
and Occupational Therapy Assessments health services that meet the individual with medications and was linked
required for access to the National needs of people with severe mental to a psychologist, to address her
Disability Scheme (NDIS); illness. Their programs focus on the longstanding trauma and anxiety,
• Drivers licence fees to build clients recovery journey so that they can together with a drug and alcohol service
independence in the community; become the best version of themselves. to address her cannabis misuse.
• Computers and laptops to meet Your generosity provides Mentis Assist Mentis Assist also arranged a
study goals and improve with flexible funding to help support supportive GP for Melissa, who was able
employment opportunities; those living with mental illness to access to sustain the professional relationship
• House moving and set up costs for treatments, re-engage in their community, throughout the Covid outbreak, and with
clients to live safely and independently; re-build their lives and to ultimately brokerage money sourced from Ride for
• Food access to help with nutrition and reduce the number of people who lose Relief funds, Melissa was linked with a
encourage a healthy lifestyle; their lives to suicide each and every year psychiatrist for ongoing reviews.
• Respite care for carers of those with and provide them instead, with hope for Melissa has recently applied for and has
mental illness to provide a break from the future. been approved, for a NDIS package.
the stress of daily challenges.
* Not her real name
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event summary
6-day tour 1-day ride
Event dates Monday, 4 October – Sunday 10 October, 2021 Sunday, 10 October 2021
Ride options • 6-day tour (Mallacoota to Peninsula Hot Springs, • 108km advanced peloton x 1
Mornington Peninsula) x 1 • 108km intermediate peloton x 1
• This tour will trace the Great Victorian Bathing Trail • 53km peloton x 1
Ride routes 0. Mallacoota • 108km (1167m elevation) and 53km (396m
1. Marlo (147km / 1804m elevation) elevation) in Mornington Peninsula
2. Metung (94km / 866m elevation) • Starting and finishing at Peninsula Hot Springs
3. Traralgon (169km / 759m elevation)
4. Cape Kitchen, Philip Island (150km / 1280m elevation)
5. Peninsula Hot Springs, Fingal, Mornington Peninsula
(121km / 872m elevation)
6. Mornington Peninsula (108km / 1167 elevation)
Riding peloton • 27 riders and 3 support crew • 27 riders and 3 support crew per peloton
capacity • 12 supporters in support vehicles • 15 supporters in support vehicles
Registration fee $500 $220
$200 registration fee if registered by midnight,
Early bird offer No offer for 6-day ride
30th May, 2021
Fundraising • $3,000 • $500
target (pp) • Incentives for exceeding fundraising targets • Incentives for exceeding fundraising targets
Event organisers • Peninsula Hot Springs event host
• Travis Reints 6-day tour coordinator
• Mentis Assist charity beneficiary
• Connect Sport Australia event management
Event inclusions • Transport from Peninsula Hot Springs to Mallacoota • Ride with on-road support vehicle and crew
• Ride with on-road support vehicles and crew including lead riders, mechanic and first aid
including lead riders, mechanic and first aid • Coffee + cake stop at a cafe
• Accommodation for 6 nights • Water and nutrition supplies (bar & gels)
• Luggage transportation between tour locations • Lunch function and recovery bathing at Peninsula
• All meals Hot Springs following the ride
• Rest stop snacks • Quality event jersey
• Water and nutrition supplies (bar & gels) • Quality event socks
• Lunch function and recovery bathing at • Complimentary cycling training program
Peninsula Hot Springs on Day 6
• Quality event jersey and knicks x2
• Quality event vest
• Quality event socks
• Team off-bike uniform (T shirts) x2
• Complimentary cycling training program
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ride information | 6-day tour
On Monday 4 October, the team bus
will depart Peninsula Hot Springs,
the experience begins stage 3 – Thursday 7 October
headed for Mallacoota. The group will Monday 4 October Metung to Traralgon
ride south west back towards Melbourne, The team will meet at Peninsula Hot 169km & 759m elevation
exploring some of the emerging bathing Springs before boarding the bus to This stage is the longest ride of the tour as
destinations along the Great Victorian Mallacoota. Upon arrival, they will attend the team travels from Metung to Traralgon.
Bathing Trail. the rider briefing which will provide details A visit to another school in Sale and enjoy
of the first stage route and then enjoy the a well-earned lunch, before the final 65km
The first morning riders will set off in first team dinner. journey to the finish of Stage 3.
a peloton of 30 riders, including 3 lead
riders, with a lead and follow car to stage 1 – Tuesday 5 October stage 4 – Friday 8 October
support the team on the road. Mallacoota to Marlo Traralgon to Phillip Island
Riders will be fully supported by an on-road 147km & 1,804m elevation 150km & 1,280m elevation
support crew including bike mechanic, The team will visit a local school and Stage 4 visits the Mirboo North Primary
first aid and massage. Accommodation share with the kids information on mental School as the team passes through this
and meals will be provided to ensure the health and bike safety. This will be the small country town. The Eagles Nest lookout
riders are well rested and fueled for the biggest climbing day as they make their on the southeast coast of Victoria will be the
long days of riding ahead. They will also way to Marlo, with a number of longer stunning location to enjoy lunch while taking
climbs between 5 and 10 kilometers in the views across the ocean. After crossing
be provided with branded cycling kits and
along the way. the bridge onto Phillip Island, the team will
off-bike uniforms.
arrive in Newhaven, where they are currently
Safety is our number 1 priority. Riders planning to construct another hot spring as
stage 2 – Wednesday 6 October
will be provided with training advice to part of the Great Victorian Bathing Trail.
Marlo to Metung
ensure they arrive at the event fit and
ready to ride safely. Riders will be required 94km & 866m elevation stage 5 – Saturday 9 October
to provide their own bike, helmet, shoes, Stage 2 will be a shorter distance but still
Phillip Island to Mornington Peninsula
wet weather gear, and pay the tour with many climbs to tackle. The team will
visit another school, providing a wonderful
121km & 872m elevation
mechanics for any repair costs incurred
The team will ride the final kilometers back
whilst participating in Ride for Relief. opportunity to share our message with the
to the Mornington Peninsula and join the
local community. The ride will finish at the
1-day Ride for Relief riders for the final day
new Metung Hot Springs where the riders
on Sunday. Lunch will be served at the Boo
will have the opportunity to kick back and
Boo Café in Somerville, one of the events
relax in the hot springs.
big supporters. The evening will be a special
night event as they celebrate the final night
together as a team.
Map of Victoria
stage 6 – Sunday 10 October
World Mental Health Day
Mornington Peninsula Loop
108km & 1,167m elevation
The team will be joined by 3 other Ride for
Mallacoota
Relief pelotons as they tackle the 1-day ride
Marlo around the Mornington Peninsula. A quick
Metung
photo stop at Fort Nepean before heading
back towards Arthurs Seat. Morning tea at
Traralgon
the Eagle Café before heading off on the
final leg of the journey. The team will arrive
Phillip
Mornington Island back at Peninsula Hot Springs after 6 long
Peninsula
days of riding, raising awareness and much
needed funds to support people with mental
6-day tour course illness. The ride will end with an amazing
lunch together with the 1-day ride team
in Mornington Peninsula, before blissfully
relaxing in the hot springs. Time to celebrate!
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ride information | 1 day ride
On the morning of Sunday 10th of October,
2021 (World Mental Health Day), riders will Map of the Mornington Peninsula
meet at Peninsula Hot Springs to take off Portsea
on a spectacular scenic ride around the
Mornington
Peninsula
Freeway
Mornington Peninsula. Arthurs Seat
Red Hill
Rosebud
There are 3 ride options to choose from: Blairgowrie
• 53km recreational ride* Rye
• 108km intermediate ride*
– paced approx 25kph Boneo
Main Ridge
• 108km advanced ride*
Fingal
– paced > 25kph
This professionally arranged and fully
supported ride will be assisted by Connect Flinders
Sport Australia and includes lead riders, a 108km course
Cape Schanck
bike mechanic and first aid specialist. 53km course
All rides will finish at Peninsula Hot Springs,
where participants can unwind, relax and
recover by bathing in natural geothermal
mineral-rich waters.
All riders will also enjoy a healthy buffet-
style lunch.
* Subject to demand – minimum 10+ riders required
per ride
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partnership opportunity | testimonials
“Having only started cycling early very looked after and at home and four different charity cycles for
this year.. I was a little nervous to loved getting to know the other riders the cause.
participate in my first ‘event’ What on the ride. It was one of the best I’ve
I like the fact that the money we
better cause to support than Mentis been on, with the support vehicles,
raised is going to Mentis Assist, a
Assist, a local organisation supporting coffee at the top of the hill (excellent
local organisation on the Mornington
those in need (especially in the year motivation, and great food!), scenery
Peninsula and I will be pleased to
we had) with the added bonus the and support! Macca (a lead rider) was
join you again next year when we
Peninsula Hot Springs hosting it. Not hilarious, and Bade, I learnt a lot from
will hopefully surpass our previous
only was I raising vital money, I was riding just behind you at the front.
fundraising efforts.”
riding around the beautiful Mornington The relax massage was great, as was
– Tom (2018)
Peninsula, ending with fabulous lunch, an hour in the springs after. I think
a massage to ease my aches and both helped me wake up next morning
pains, finishing the day with a bathe. It feeling pretty awesome! Thanks again, “Thank you, “Ride for Relief” I had an
was perfect! top event.” amazing day.
The added bonus was meeting the – Jayne (2019) The inaugural day was a huge success
incredible cycling community that thanks to the tireless effort of the
participated. I asked a million questions organising team. Everyone had so
to ease my nerves in relation to
“Awesome event from start to finish, much fun with lots of laughs riding
wonderful cause, fun people, classic
the ride, and Yuki’s prompt reply’s through Mornington Peninsula’s
course, safe and the most divine food
calmed my nerves. The support and stunning countryside. It was so
and to top it off a soak in the thermal
encouragement from team leaders comforting to know that all the money
mineral springs to ease the body and
and fellow participants on the day, truly we raised together goes directly to
mind.....spectacular! “
blew me away. Information and training those struggling with Mental Health.
plan sent in the lead up made for the – John (2019)
I even felt a little guilty eating such
most enjoyable experience on the day. delicious food at the end and soothing
Highly recommend anyone join. The “I just wanted to send you a belated our bodies in the Hot springs at the end
rewards far out weigh the kms ridden. congratulations on the success of the of the day but now understand together
Thank you! Cannot wait to see you inaugural Ride for Relief. we are making a difference.
again next year.” The event was perfectly organised, Personally, I would highly recommend
– Shari (2020) the route was most enjoyable, and the those contemplating joining us next
post ride visit to the Hot Springs was year that is one of the most memorable
“Ride for Relief was a terrific truly memorable. days you will ever have riding around
experience, and even though I didn’t I have had an interest in Mental Health our beautiful Peninsula.”
really know anyone at the start, I felt issues for many years and I have done – Geoff (2018)
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partnership opportunities | packages and benefits
Platinum Gold Silver Bronze
$30,000 $15,000 $5,000 $2,500
Complimentary entry to one day ride (entry to 6-day tour negotiable) 2 1
Complimentary VIP tickets to Welcome back lunch at Peninsula Hot Springs 4 2
Presenting rights to Ride for Relief 2021 – eg. Ride for Relief 2021 presented by
XXXXXX (company name) + logo
P
Company logo on event kit P P P
Company logo on team off-bike uniform P P P P
Company logo on support crew uniform P P P P
Placement of company logo on all support vehicles P P P P
Company logo on pull up banners at all the stops of 6-day tour P P P P
Framed cycling jersey with thank you plaque P
Local awareness and marketing at all accommodation stops along the route P P P P
Exposure at school visits along the tour route P P P P
Branding and links on the event page of Peninsula Hot Springs website
(163,858 average monthly users)
P P P P
Introduction and links on Peninsula Hot Springs social media (Facebook with special
133,547 followers, Instagram 65,400 followers) recognition P P P
with special
Introduction and links on e-newsletters (218,769 subscribers) recognition P P P
Peninsula Hot Springs Bath House bathing passes 12 8 4 2
* Capacity of partners (first in, best dressed). 1 Platinum partner, 4 Gold partners, 6 Silver partners, Bronze partners.
** No GST applicable on partnership payments as this is a GST-free event.
partnership opportunities This partnership opportunity comes with a range of benefits for your business.
• Make a difference to the lives of one in five Australians who experience
for your business
mental illness
• Enhance your brand reputation with demonstrated corporate social
responsibility
• Inspire your staff members and clients
• Gain exposure among Peninsula Hot Springs’ large customer database and
social media network
We also value your in-kind support by supplying items and resources to assist
with running a successful event.
Thank you for taking the time to consider partnering with us.
For further information and enquiries, please contact:
Yuki Davidson Sharyn Petty Travis Reints
Peninsula Hot Springs Mentis Assist 6-day tour co-ordinator
0425 74 3601 03 8792 4900 0418 387 002
yuki.davidson@peninsulahotsprings.com spetty@mentisassist.org.au travis@tdrcarpentry.com.au
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