Wendy Jones

Munga-Thirri Simpson Desert Challenge 2025

Desert Trek Challenge for YOUNGCARE

To physically and mentally trek 230km over 9 days in one of the world's most demanding environments will be a challenge! 

Endless sand dunes, scorching desert sun and isolation will be conditions that will remove my freedom of choice... no showers, comfortable bed, or luxuries...

This will provide a striking reflection of the challenges that young people with high physical support needs face on a daily basis.

I'm inviting you to join me on this journey to make a difference. Every step I take, will be one step closer to building quality specialist disability homes, providing  grants and creating choice, independence and dignity for young people with complex physical disabilities. 

My genuine passion for the trek, raising funds and  advocacy, comes from being a Registered Nurse, a proud Youngcare Board Director, personal connection and experiencing surgery, exclusion and rehabilitation from a significant leg injury.(years ago and fully recovered!) 

Your donation will directly impact the lives of young people with high care needs. 

Scroll to the end of this page for photo gallery and click links for previous trek highlights! 

https://youtu.be/cHZVUOKuumY

https://youtu.be/4r3q52ywL8Q?si=iiA3KIDX9dn1QWaj


Youngcare is a national not-for-profit revolutionising the way young people with high care disability live-with freedom, dignity and choice. 

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My Achievements

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Thank you to my Sponsors

$5k

Woodley Foundation

Wendy … John and I “The Woodley Foundation“ are thrilled to support your incredible journey across the Simpson Desert to raise funds for Youngcare. Your dedication to helping vulnerable people is truly inspiring. We wish you all the best on this challenging but rewarding adventure.

$2.5k

Hands For Humanity Foundation

$1.5k

Melbourne Cup Fundraiser

We are cheering you on for a great cause.

$250

Cr Penny Wolff

You got this Wendy! Proud of you! Backing you all the way ❤

$250

Steiny Family

‘In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks’. We know your passion for this wonderful Charity is so close to your heart and we wish you all the very best, every single step of the way!! Love you ❤️

$200

Jennifer Morgan

Wishing you great success with your fundraiser Wendy.

$150

Wendy Smith

Good lucj

$100

Scott And Louise

This is such a valuable cause Wendy,. Thank you for bringing it to our attentiom

$100

Tracey Sheehan

You got this

$100

Greg And Aly Johnson

Go you little legend!!!

$100

Tammie Eadie

$100

Julia Alexander

Best of luck on your epic quest!

$100

Ken And Sue Mitchell

Go Wendy!! Love sue and ken xxx

$100

Louise

So proud of you Wendy!

$100

Byron Bay Eyecare

$60

Thread And Bead Sisters (aka Olivia And Claudia Campbell)

We are super proud of you Wendy, good luck with the trek and we are cheering for you.

$50

Sharyn & Stuart Tidswell

Wow! Good on you, Wendy. Hope this cheers you on some of the way 👟🏃🏼‍♀️

$50

Helena Sandford

All the best Wendy. Happy to support you and this worthwhile cause x

$50

Amanda Green

Cheering you on gorgeous!

$50

Kally Brekan

$25

Mick

Your Doing great things

$25

Emma G

Best of luck Wendy!

$25

Simone

Well done Wendy, cheering you on for this great cause!

$25

Charlie Woodley

Number 1 fan ❤️❤️