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Join me Off The Road Again for a cause close to my heart

In 2026, a much-loved charity road trip returns under a new banner: Off The Road Again (OTRA) in support of Momentum Mental Health (MMH). While the name may be new, the spirit of the event remains exactly the same — driven by the same passionate committee, the same familiar faces, and the same strong community values that have shaped the event from the very beginning.

With a fresh start and fresh focus this year, we welcome RACQ and Excavation Equipment as event naming sponsors as we travel off the road again for MMH.

OTRA is the brainchild of Phil Stonestreet of Expedition 10, whose vision and enthusiasm helped bring the concept to life. What started as an idea to bring people together for a good cause has grown into a well-known community event, backed by a dedicated organising committee with decades of combined experience in fundraising, community initiatives, and charitable endeavours.

Each year the event brings together families, friends, businesses, and supporters for a five-day road trip adventure that is as meaningful as it is memorable. Travelling along hidden back roads and through regional gems, participants embrace the journey with plenty of laughs, a bit of fancy dress, and a shared commitment to making a difference.

Funds raised through the event are directed back into the Darling Downs community via Momentum Mental Health, ensuring the impact remains local and tangible.

In 2026, OTRA continues that mission MMH while keeping the focus firmly on community, connection, and supporting a great cause — one kilometre at a time.

At its heart, Off The Road Again is about far more than the convoy or the destination. It’s about shared experiences, generosity, laughter around the campfire, and the powerful things that happen when people come together with purpose.

The road is calling — and we’re Off The Road Again this October!

Momentum Mental Health
is a community-based not-for-profit charity organisation dedicated to transforming the mental health and wellbeing of the community by supporting people who may be feeling overwhelmed, isolated, stressed or struggling wirh every day life. Our focus is on practical, person-centred support that helps you feel more in control, connected and confident. Our purpose is to make mental health and wellbeing accessible to everyone, every single day, focusing on prevention and innovative, contemporary support programs.

Our small but dedicated team of fourteen, including eight Wellbeing Coaches, provides free, non-clinical 1:1 and group coaching across the mental health continuum—from severe and persistent challenges to general wellbeing support. They serve the Toowoomba, South Burnett, Southern Downs, and Western Downs regions, with locations in Toowoomba, Miles, Tara, Chinchilla, Warwick, Dalby and Kingaroy.

Donate today to support Momentum Mental Health.

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$790

Smith Civil Qld

Great cause, safe travels mate!

$750

Clive Berghofer Developments

Enjoy the adventure.

$573

Djbb

$540

Soiltech Testing Services Pty Ltd

Love your work Tim

$540

Justin Bowe Building

$500

Jesse Keys

$322.50

Anonymous

We are behind Sandy to help catch her squirrels.

$274.88

Chaos

For Sandy - Supporting your mental health is what I do.

$269.13

Reid Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd

MMH is a great initiative - All the best for your travels.

$269.13

Stephen Matthews

$250

Stroud Homes Toowoomba

$250

Isaac Moody

$250

Tim Smith Constructions

$250

Lavish Constructions- Tom Haydock

Well done team, enjoy the trip!

$216.50

Gj Gardner Homes Toowoomba Region

$216.50

Maktrans Qld Pty Ltd

$216.50

Brendan Walker Homes

$216.50

Mccoll Excavations

$216.50

Andrew And Tracy Davis

$216.50

Dean Mccarthy

Good luck!!!!

$200

Swish Design & Construct

$163.43

Zach Kronk

Have a great time!

$106.75

Wallace Haulage

$106.75

Timothy Antonio

$106.75

Mick's Watercart And Tipper Hire

$106.75

Tim Taylor

$106.75

Anonymous

This is to help Jack

$106.75

Ribgo’s Maintenance Service

$106.75

Antonio Building Pl

Well done Troops!!

$106.75

Drysdale Platinum Homes

$106.75

Timothy Leerentveld

$106.75

John Smith

$106.75

Tmac Auto Electrical

$106.75

Sandy Smith

Good luck and have lots of fun

$106.75

Colin Cahill

$106.75

Bakers Building Co

$106.75

Cleary Family

Great cause !!

$106.75

Deep Well Contracting

$106.75

Phillip Scrivens

Great job

$106.75

Ben & Kerri Horn

$104.35

Johnny Barrom

Go tim

$104.35

Solid Constructions Toowoomba

Enjoy the trip

$100

Nick Ruhle Homes Pty Ltd

$65.29

Davo’s Bobcat Hire

Have a great time mate

$55.95

Jason And Christina Lipp

Good job!

$55.95

Zee K.

Helping you Sandy fulfill your life-long dream of sending fundraising reminders to absolutely everyone you know! ☺️

$55.95

John Malpress

$50.49

Rehannon Stronach

$50

Joshua Stronach

$50

Merryll Houghton

Best of luck! Keep your fluids up.

$34.40

Paul Golding

$28.81

Brooke Leerentveld

$28.81

Mark Nutt

$28.81

Sharyn Dombrow

Good luck Tim. Have fun

$28.81

Jan Gaughan

Hope you kick their butts!!

$28.81

Jo Dendle

$25

Natalie Seumanutafa

Good luck Sandy and to all your little squirrels 😂

$11.92

Anonymous