Trek2Health

Run with Jonty for Trek2Health in the Bridge to Brisbane 2022

Jonty Bush is a proud Trek2Health Ambassador, and will running with us at this year’s Bridge to Brisbane.

As many of our readers are aware, Jonty Bush is the member for Cooper in the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

Jonty says, “I’ve worked with first responders – those working in policing, health and paramedics, courts, child protection and disability now for over twenty years.

“Fortunately, over that time we’ve come a long way in talking about the impact of these roles on the psychology of first responders, in particular the cumulative impact of working in and around trauma. I whole-heartedly support the work of Trek2Health who are breaking down the stigma in relation to help-seeking, while also incorporating another of my passions – spending time with good people in nature.”

Jonty has a Bachelor of Business Management and a Masters in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Her experience includes being the CEO of a statewide victim support group, an appointment to Ministerial taskforces, an appointment to Queensland’s inaugural Sentencing Advisory Council and to continued work with government

and community organisations on antiviolence and crime prevention strategies.

Jonty has a lived experience of crime, having lost her sister and father to homicide when she was just 21 years of age. Focusing her grief into action, Jonty has championed anti-violence responses across Queensland, most notably in her development of the One Punch Can Kill campaign.

In addition to her work, Jonty is a mum and step-mother to four beautiful daughters, as well as a mum to a perfect rescue ridgeback. Jonty is also an avid runner and runs barefoot weekly in the local Parkrun.

Trek2Health’s mission is to provide support for the health and well-being of the Emergency Services and Veteran communities in recognition of the extraordinary contribution they make to our community. They provide a supportive and stigma-free environment to boost the mental and physical resilience of our clients via Green Exercise Training – team-orientated nature treks in remote areas, in order to create healthier individuals and stronger communities.

To register for the Bridge to Brisbane visit More details for the Bridge to Brisbane and register here https:// trek2health.org.au/bridge-to-brisbane/