Melanie Cousins

2026 March On Challenge

Support my challenge to prevent veteran suicide and save lives

Right now in Australia, at 42%, suicide is the leading cause of death for ex-serving males aged under 30 years old.

So, this March, I am walking to support Soldier On's mental health services and programs to help prevent veteran suicide and save lives.

It would mean so much to me if you donated to support my challenge so that we can show veterans and their families that they are not alone... we stand strong with them.

Together, let's help our heroes march on.

Thanks so much for your support.

So far, I have helped provide:

65

peer support
sessions

62

employment
support

3

psychology
sessions

...to support the mental health of our brave veterans to help them march on.

My Kokoda Track Journey

So far, I have marched:

0km

35kms until I reach Menari

My goal to Kokoda:

96km

My Tribute Post

Melanie Cousins

I am marching for my husband Steve Ritchie. He is a naval veteran. Submarine fleet

My Achievements

Thank you to my sponsors

Legend Rank

Champion Rank

Defender Rank

Ally Rank

$263.75

Joy

Great cause Mel.

$239.49

Angela Flynn

What a fabulous goal Melanie. I will be applauding you on you way.

$106.12

Steve

Good luck darling, I will walk every step with you

$106.12

Carolynne Luke

Amazing challenge Mel, we wish you love, support and every success 🫶

$106.12

Susan Emmison

Well done Mel….

$102.12

Melanie Cousins

$64.67

Stuart Baker

Thank you for your great support of veterans.

$54.12

Sharon Harris

$54.12

Richard & Rachael Binnie

Thank you to you and Steve for all you do x

$50

Mark Wright

You go girl. Such a good cause. I'm very proud of my sis. X

$33.15

Gisch Consulting

Go Melanie, you're amazing! Anita

$22.58

Donna Opray

$22.58

Laith Thomas 7

$22.58

Rosa Tomada

Well done Melanie

$263.75

Joy

Great cause Mel.

$239.49

Angela Flynn

What a fabulous goal Melanie. I will be applauding you on you way.

$106.12

Steve

Good luck darling, I will walk every step with you

$106.12

Carolynne Luke

Amazing challenge Mel, we wish you love, support and every success 🫶

$106.12

Susan Emmison

Well done Mel….

$102.12

Melanie Cousins

$64.67

Stuart Baker

Thank you for your great support of veterans.

$54.12

Sharon Harris

$54.12

Richard & Rachael Binnie

Thank you to you and Steve for all you do x

$50

Mark Wright

You go girl. Such a good cause. I'm very proud of my sis. X

$33.15

Gisch Consulting

Go Melanie, you're amazing! Anita

$22.58

Donna Opray

$22.58

Laith Thomas 7

$22.58

Rosa Tomada

Well done Melanie

Thank you to my Sponsors

$106.12

Carolynne Luke

Amazing challenge Mel, we wish you love, support and every success 🫶

$106.12

Susan Emmison

Well done Mel….

$102.12

Melanie Cousins

$64.67

Stuart Baker

Thank you for your great support of veterans.

$54.12

Sharon Harris

$54.12

Richard & Rachael Binnie

Thank you to you and Steve for all you do x

$50

Mark Wright

You go girl. Such a good cause. I'm very proud of my sis. X

$33.15

Gisch Consulting

Go Melanie, you're amazing! Anita

$22.58

Donna Opray

$22.58

Laith Thomas 7

$22.58

Rosa Tomada

Well done Melanie