Bowen students are putting their best foot forward this Queensland Mental Health Week with the launch of specially designed “mental health socks.” The initiative, led by the 2025 student leadership team, will be part of a mindfulness market at the school this Wednesday.
The socks are black, aligning with school uniform requirements, and feature a colourful message on the arch of the foot: “Just because you don’t see the struggles, doesn’t mean it isn’t there. Be kind always.”
The message is hidden under shoes, the message serves as a daily reminder for students to support themselves and others.
Principal Rob Harris, the coordinator of the project, said the idea was inspired by a student entrepreneurial initiative in another state.
He’s hoping that it will set a simple reminder to his students to be kind and be mindful of others.
The socks will be sold for $10 each, with proceeds going to the Be Kinder Foundation and the Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network. A total of 300 socks have been made, with plans for the project to become an annual tradition, allowing future student leaders to design new socks with meaningful messages.
The mindfulness market will also feature local mental health agencies, activities, a barbecue, and a cake stall, providing a hands-on way for students to engage with mental health awareness.
The socks and event aim to encourage conversations about kindness, mental well-being, and community support, proving that even small gestures, like a pair of socks, can make a big difference.
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