2,555 steps. 2,555 reasons to walk and talk.
The Male Hug is proud to officially launch Talktober 2026, with this year’s campaign, 2 Triple 5, calling on Australians to get moving, get talking and help shine a light on men’s mental health.
On average, 7 Australian men die by suicide every day – approximately 2,555 men each year. Talktober 2 Triple 5 has been created to remember and honour those men while encouraging more conversations that could help change what happens next.
Throughout October, participants are encouraged to walk 2,555 steps as a symbol of remembrance and connection. But the campaign is about more than the steps. It is about using those steps as an opportunity to walk and talk, connect with others and start conversations about the things that matter.
Everyone can get involved. Men, women, partners, wives, husbands, colleagues, friends, teammates and families can all take part. Whether you walk with a mate, a partner, your team or simply take the steps yourself, the more people who get involved, the better.
