A Huge Thank You!
To everyone who participated in and supported Odd Socks Day 2024, we are so incredibly grateful!
Your enthusiasm, generosity, and commitment to raising awareness about mental health have made this year’s event a resounding success. By wearing odd socks and sharing your stories, you’ve helped us shine a light on mental health, reduce stigma, and build stronger, more supportive communities.
Every dollar raised will go directly toward supporting Grow’s life-changing mental health programs across the country. Together, we’re creating a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing with Grow and making a difference!
With gratitude,
The Grow Team
What is Odd Socks Day?
Each year GROW organises a day Australia-wide where we raise awareness of the serious issue of mental health while endeavouring to reduce the stigma surrounding mental ill-health in a cheerful forum. All of us experience odd days, and that’s okay; the odd socks stand in for those odd days. We hope the community will join us and have a little fun along the way!
We encourage everyone to wear odd socks on Odd Socks Day and start a conversation about mental health because one in five Australians between the ages of 16 and 85 experience mental illness each year. We should talk openly and freely about mental health issues, just as we would with any other physical injury or health problem.
When we wear odd socks, we as a community are helping GROW raise awareness of mental health issues, and together, we are also helping to stamp out the stigma around mental ill-health.
So, please let’s make this a fun event and share it with your family, friends and colleagues.
Your donation no matter how small allows us to continue to help our programs evolve and carry Grow’s helpful and healing message to those who need our care.
Where can I buy some odd socks?
Our own Sock Subscription Service is available via our Grow EStore Shop – Grow . Our sock subscription service – Sock it to Stigma – has a custom designed pair for each month that contains wisdom from the Grow Program and makes a great gift idea! You can also buy sock packs.
Want to get involved?
- Jump online and check out our Facebook page. It’s a great way to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of mental health issues, and it’s a fun way to help GROW raise funds to continue supporting the community.
- Fundraise for GROW as an Individual or for your school or business.
- Buy Socks from us Shop – Grow featuring GROW Wisdoms
- Make it ODD SOCK Friday at your workplace, talk about stigma, take pictures with Odd Socks . Dont forget to tag us and mention us @OddSocksDay
Want to know more? Get in touch with us emailing national@grow.org.au or calling us on 1800 553 268.
Download Sock it to Stigma Information Booklet.
Let’s start the conversation about the myths and misunderstandings about mental illness, which can lead to stigma. GROW has put together a Sock it to Stigma Information Booklet to help you have the conversation about what is stigma and how to address it in your school or workplace.
Here's what you can do
Why not host a fundraising event at your school, office, or with your friends. Meet up, take a photo, and then post it to social media – don’t forget to use #GROWOSD2024 so we can find you! By taking part, we’re reducing the stigma of mental ill-health!
Get social and spread the word!
Help raise awareness of GROW’s work and Odd Socks Day by posting on your social media accounts – don’t forget to use the hashtag #GROWOSD2024
Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/oddsocksau
Not sure what to post?
Why not post a photo of you, wearing your best odd socks! Even your dog or cat can get involved!