Visitors to the Winnebago can use an interactive checklist to see if symptoms of depression are present in themselves, family members or friends. N.S.W. Opposition Leader, John Brogden, and Rotary Health Safari patron, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education, Science and Training and federal MP Pat Farmer attended the launch. Pat Farmer is a former ultra-marathon runner.

Joy Gillett said: ‘‘beyondblue and Rotary make a great team. This is an exciting way to reach people in communities across Australia. The Health Safari will raise awareness of depression and anxiety, and help to reduce the stigma associated with the illness."

Along the Safari route, the ARHRF and beyondblue will hold more than 20 community forums across Australia to raise awareness of depression and to help reduce the stigma associated with the illness.
At the forums, a high-profile speaker will share the stage with local community residents and health professionals who can offer advice on where to get help.

In August the Rotary Health Safari will travel through the Queensland cities and towns of Brisbane, Mooloolaba, Noosaville, Kingaroy, Gayndah, Maryborough, Hervey Bay, Bundaberg, Biloela, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Emerald, Barcaldine, Longreach, Moranbah, Mackay, Airlie Beach, Bowen, Ayr, Townsville, Charters Towers, Ingham, Tully, Innisfail, Atherton, Cairns, Port Douglas, Hughenden, Cloncurry and Mount Isa before going to the Northern Territory in September.
Information on the route of the Rotary Health Safari is available on www.rotaryhealthsafari.org.au