The annual Newcastle One Dayer is back, with registrations now open to Newcastle locals to join the motorcycle ride in support of Black Dog Institute. 

This year’s Black Dog Ride ‘One Dayer’ motorcycle ride will be held in more than 50 communities across Australia on Sunday 15 March 2026, with the Newcastle ride kicking off at the University of Newcastle and following a route throughout the region yet to be announced.

In 2025, more than 6,000 participants took part nationwide, including a growing number of Novocastrians from local communities and businesses. As a whole the event raised over $300,000 to support mental health and suicide prevention and this year, organisers are hoping to see even more local riders, clubs and businesses come together to make a difference.

The majority of money raised through the One Dayer ride is funded back into local communities via the Black Dog Ride Grant Program which directly supports regional and rural areas where access to mental health services and free support is limited or non-existent.

Newcastle Black Dog Ride Coordinator, Jeremy Brett said each year the Black Dog Ride One Dayer is a reminder that meaningful change starts at a local level.

“We know first-hand that when community members, volunteers, clubs and businesses unite behind a shared cause, the ripple effect can be felt right across the country,” Jeremy said.

“By raising awareness and vital funds that go directly back into regional communities, we’re helping to close the gap where mental health services and free support are still out of reach for so many Australians. 

“It’s about connection, compassion and showing that no one has to face their struggles alone.”

This year’s event is the 17th One Dayer in support of The Black Dog Institute. Locals can be part of the event by either registering to join the ride, donating towards fundraising efforts or joining riders at the celebration dinner.

Registrations Now Open: Black Dog Ride is calling on Newcastle locals to join or support the 17th Annual One Dayer in March

To date, over $4M has been raised by Black Dog Ride and its various community initiatives across the country to help raise much needed awareness about depression and suicide prevention within regional communities. Donations have been given to Men’s Shed Association, Royal Flying Doctor, Just a Farmer, local schools, Mental Health Charities and initiatives that directly support the wider community.

IMAGE | Novocastrians are invited to grab a motorbike and join in the annual Newcastle One Dayer in support of Black Dog Institute.