Kiteboard for Life Australia (KFLA) is a registered NFP organisation; we are attempting to Kiteboard around mainland Australia to raise money and awareness for beyonblue<\/em>. Our focus is on depression and suicide raising consciousness on a local, state and\u00a0national level.<\/p>\n We intend to leave from Port Phillip Bay (Melbourne) and head north, continuing anti-clockwise due to prevailing winds. The intention is to be in the public spotlight, engaging all walks of life on DDD (Depression Doesn\u2019t Discriminate) \u2013 on a national and global level.<\/p>\n Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide<\/p>\n It is estimated 45% of Australians will experience a mental health condition<\/p>\n At least seven Australians take their own life every day<\/p><\/blockquote>\n KFLA wants to increase awareness that help is out there, for those in need to seek support and reduce stigma around depression, and in-turn reduce the rates of suicide.<\/p>\n Provide communities with the information to help and assist all Australians manage the effects of depression by speaking at events, schools, clubs and the like.<\/p>\n Raise over 1 million dollars for beyondblue.<\/p>\n To use Kiteboarding as a platform in obtaining a \u2018Guinness World Record\u2019 to enhance a global focus on depression and its devastating effects on individuals and families alike.<\/p>\n For KFLA to become a household name in regards to helping Australians manage their depression and be an organisation that the community will recognise. This too will give our sponsors significant brand recognition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" OUR GOALS Kiteboard for Life Australia (KFLA) is a registered NFP organisation; we are attempting to Kiteboard around mainland Australia to raise money and awareness for beyonblue. Our focus is on depression and suicide raising consciousness on a local, state and\u00a0national level. We intend to leave from Port Phillip Bay (Melbourne) and head north, continuing …<\/p>\nOUR VISION<\/h3>\n