This month is all about supporting charity through fashion it seems, with another sartorially inspired calendar event to raise funds and awareness of headspace, the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. On Track 2014 is presented by the Whitehouse Institute of Design and will promote the importance of speaking up and seeking help when dealing with a mental health issue.

I am someone who has had to deal with my own mental health issues in the past, namely anxiety, but I also have friends and family members who are battling, or have beaten, depression. While it’s great to be able to support these events with cold hard cash, awareness is truly the best thing for sufferers and our community, enabling both to seek help when it’s needed – the right kind of help!!

On Track 2014 will take place on May 28, transforming the venue into an athletics track where guests will be able to enjoy a range of entertainment including a fashion show, live music, interactive art, pop up stalls and a photo booth. Of course the athletics track, with the various ‘events’ such as long jump, high jump and hurdles, are representative of the real life barriers associated with mental illness and it is hoped that the interactive and fun environment will help remove the stigma surrounding the conversation of mental health.

For more information, visit facebook. Tickets are available at Moshtix and are $50.

If you need to speak to someone about your own mental health issues, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.