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Kate Dandridge

Munga-Thirri Simpson Desert Challenge 2025

I’m taking on the Munga-Thirri Simpson Desert Challenge for Youngcare

For nine incredible days, I'll be taking on the adventure of a lifetime, where I'll be taken out of my comfort zone, to raise much needed funds and awareness for young people with complex and permanent physical disabilities.

Did you know that thousands of young people with complex physical disabilities are being left behind in inappropriate housing or instutions? It's simply because there has been nowhere else for them to go.

Youngcare is fighting for freedom, dignity and choice for young people with complex and permanent physical disabilities to choose where they live, who they live with, and how they live their lives.

Please donate to my page and show your support. Donations directly support young people with complex physical disabilities!

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An update on my journey

Tuesday 18th Mar

In November 2024, as I began training and fundraising for this trek, my family received the devastating news that my brother-in-law, Tom, had been involved in a life-changing workplace accident. Tom is currently in the spinal care unit, working hard to relearn how to walk and adjusting to the physical challenges that will become part of his life.

While this journey holds personal significance for me, I’m especially looking forward to the sunrises and sunsets of the desert, the beauty of the red sand, and the time for solitude and reflection. This trek will be a chance for me to think deeply and be grateful for the life I have, as I walk in the footsteps of those who face challenges far greater than my own.

I would like to express my deepest thanks to everyone who has supported this journey, whether through a $1 donation or a $1,000 one. Your generosity makes this possible, and I couldn’t embark on this adventure without you.

From Sand to Strength: My Simpson Desert Adventure for a Cause

Friday 9th Aug
I’m excited to announce my goal and commitment to trek 230km across Australia’s Simpson Desert. On May 22nd, 2025, I will join a group of dedicated trekkers on a nine-day, nine-night journey by foot through this vast, sunburnt land. Our mission? To raise awareness and essential funds for young people living with complex physical disabilities.

Youngcare, a non-profit organization, is devoted to empowering these individuals to live the kind of normal life that many of us take for granted. While spending nine days and nights without luxuries—no toilets, no showers—might seem tough, it pales in comparison to the daily challenges faced by those we aim to support.

Working in a School for Special Purposes (SSP), I’ve had the privilege of interacting with children whose lives are marked by complexity and hardship, rather than just disability. This trek is my way of stepping into their shoes, even if only for a short time, to help make a meaningful difference in their lives.

I hope you’ll be inspired to join me on this adventure by supporting my trek and contributing to this important cause. Together, we can help create change and improve the lives of those who need it most.

I look forward to having you be part of my journey.

Kate x

My Goal and commitment

Friday 9th Aug
I’’m excited to announce my goal and commitment to trek 230km across Australia’s Simpson Desert. On May 22nd, 2025, I will join a group of dedicated trekkers on a nine-day, nine-night journey by foot through this vast, sunburnt land. Our mission? To raise awareness and essential funds for young people living with complex physical disabilities.

Youngcare, a non-profit organization, is devoted to empowering these individuals to live the kind of normal life that many of us take for granted. While spending nine days and nights without luxuries—no toilets, no showers—might seem tough, it pales in comparison to the daily challenges faced by those we aim to support.

Working in a School for Special Purposes (SSP), I’ve had the privilege of interacting with children whose lives are marked by complexity and hardship, rather than just disability. This trek is my way of stepping into their shoes, even if only for a short time, to help make a meaningful difference in their lives.

I hope you’ll be inspired to join me on this adventure by supporting my trek and contributing to this important cause. Together, we can help create change and improve the lives of those who need it most.

I look forward to having you be part of my journey.

Kate x

Thank you to my Sponsors

$4.63k

Cow Pat Lotto

Cow Pat Lotto event - job well done. We did it.

$1.45k

Raffle Proceeds

$1.43k

Holbrook Hotel Fundraising Event

$1,000

Essential Shearing

$1,000

Anonymous

$1,000

Anonymous

$850

Holbrook Hotel

Kate Dandridge, Cow Pat Lotto

$646.36

Raffle Proceeds

$500

Carpet One Goulburn

Congratulations and good luck on your treck from the crew at Carpet One Goulburn

$200

Nikki Hika

Good luck mate ❤️

$150

Joshua Dunham

Keep up the amazing work Kate

$100

Craig Melville

Go Kate doing amazing job a massive effort

$100

Anthony

$100

Kitsa Warner

Proud of you Kate!

$100

Anonymous

$100

Geoffro

$100

Eddie Gibson

Good luck Kate hope you reach your goal 👍

$100

James Bottomley

$100

Kate Dandridge

$100

Naomi & Mal Van Der Hulst

We wish you all the best

$100

Tyson Pardon

$75

Benny Leech

$75

Adapt Lending Solutions

$50

Lauren Gray

Go get it’ Katie! Enjoy the training and the experience.

$50

Peter & Yvonne Sturmanis

All the best for your trek, hope there is no rain

$50

Jason Nightingale

$50

Michael Mclellan

Walk on sister 🚶🏼‍♀️🫶

$50

Ruffy Ruff

Onya legend 👍 👍

$50

Paul Nicolaides

$50

Mac Aka Shedlife

Good luck Kate!

$50

Paul Neal

$50

Kristy Lee

Good on you Kate! You’re doing a great thing! Well done and goodluck x

$50

Joel Gray

$45

Rachel

Great to meet again on the plane! What an inspiration you are Kate!

$40

Bronwyn Modra

All the best on your trek ! x

$30

Anthony Henderson

Do your best

$30

Emma Hawkins

Go you good thing Kate!

$25

Brody Hoult

$25

Stevie Trent

🫶

$25

Steve Sandford

Give it your best shot Kate.

$25

Amy Clifford

Yay go you! What an adventure 🥰 Can't wait to follow along.

$25

Denise Hobden

Well done! Enjoy the desert experience.

$25

Kerrie Clements

$25

Raelene Draper

Go Kate enjoy your awesome journey well done

$25

Tim Bryden

$20

Hayley Lewis

$5

Ashley Henderson