About Gotcha4Life
Gotcha4Life is a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to building a mentally fit future. We develop and deliver preventative mental fitness campaigns, workshops, programs and resources in schools, sports clubs, workplaces and communities Australia-wide. Gotcha4Life was established by media personality Gus Worland in 2017.
Our Mission and Vision
Gotcha4Life’s mission is to inspire and enable people to take action to build their mental fitness.
Our vision is a suicide-free world, where no one worries alone.
Our Programs
Our work is dedicated to equipping people with the skills to build their mental fitness, which is our capacity to cope with life’s ups and downs. Our approach is built on cultivating three evidence-based mental health protective factors : emotional adaptability, social connectedness and help-seeking. We call these building your emotional muscles, looking after your village, and never worrying alone.
Our Stories
Building connection and a sense of belonging sits at the heart of our Foundation. Read stories from our community and team about the power of connection, community and the impact of building your emotional muscles.
Our Team
Gus Worland
Founder, Mental Fitness Advocate & Speaker
“I want a society where everyone has a Gotcha4Life mate. That go-to person who you can open up to and rely on for anything. A world where we seek help when life gets challenging. Where we can build open and honest relationships and feel comfortable expressing ourselves, no matter what.”
Belinda Elworthy
Chief Executive Officer
“I hope that one day we learn to embrace the tools and skills of mental fitness in our earliest years of education, just like we do for literacy and numeracy. My hope is that by the time my 3 sons are my age, building your mental fitness is part of our everyday life.”
Vicky Worland
Co-Founder, Head of Program Management
“I'm most proud of Gotcha4Life's inspiring, inclusive, human approach to building mental fitness and empowering a strong preventative outlook on mental health. Our focus on taking action and connecting with communities across Australia is a source of pride and aligns perfectly with my passion for these areas.”
Georgia Brown
Programs Manager
“I love working for Gotcha4Life and seeing the incredible impact that we are having in building mental fitness across Australia, alongside working with such an inspiring, kind and ambitious team, who make everyday fun.”
Cassandra Nable
Head of Partnerships
“My family inspires me to work at Gotcha4Life. I have three teenagers and it is so important to me that they know how important it is to build their mental fitness daily, to be able to help them cope with what life may throw at them. My dream is that every teenager in Australia is able to experience our mental fitness programs.”
Jose Gilbert
Head of Philanthropy
“I love being part of an incredibly talented, smart and fun team of people that are working so hard to change the way we manage our mental fitness in Australia.”
Lia Kostopoulos
Marketing Director
“I feel privileged to work with such an incredible and passionate team, to positively impact and empower a younger generation to be equipped with skills to get them through anything life throws at them. Life can be hard sometimes so being mentally fit can benefit each and every one of us.”
Jennifer Keyes
Product Innovation Lead
“I’m proud to work alongside the dedicated Gotcha4Life team in creating positive and transformative community change, inspiring people to take action to build their mental fitness. The meaningful impact of our program delivery and the growing reach of our initiatives motivate me everyday.”
Kellie Stubbs
Community & Ambassador Engagement Coordinator
“Being a part of something that is so meaningful is beyond rewarding. To see lives transformed, for the better, after attending one of our programs is a real honour. To know that we're having an impact on lives is something I'm very proud to be a part of.”
Debbie Johnson
Marketing Campaign Manager
“I love working for Gotcha4Life. It's all because of the incredible people I get to work with every day. They are all so passionate and dedicated to making a real difference to the mental fitness of Aussies everywhere. Being around them is like getting a big warm hug! Knowing that all our hard work is having a positive impact on the lives of others is so fulfilling.”
Our Board of Directors
James Wright
Chair, Non-Executive Director
Global Chairman Havas PR Global Collective
Gus Worland
Founder, Executive Director
Media personality, documentary maker, mental health advocate.
Curt Zuber
Non-Executive Director
Consultant, Ex-Westpac Bank Treasurer, Acting Chief Executive Officer - Westpac Institutional Bank at Westpac Banking.
Erin McMullen
Company Secretary
Extensive track record of collaborating with a diverse range of ASX-listed, unlisted, and private companies, with a notable commitment to the Not-for-profit sector.
Mundanara Bayles
Non-Executive Director
Managing Director, BlackCard Cultural Capability Consultancy, Indigenous Businesswoman of the year 2023, host of award-winning podcast, Black Magic Woman.
Warren Craig
Non-Executive Director
One of Australia's most experienced sports agents representing elite athletes across a range of sports.
Matt Graham
Non-Executive Director
Senior Executive with a focus on growth, culture and transformation.
Danielle Di Pilla
Non-Executive Director
Managing Partner of the CW retail group, Chief People Officer, Chemist Warehouse, Founder DPP Pharmaceuticals.
Karl Stefanovic
Non-Executive Director
Experienced TV journalist and one of Australia’s most popular media presenters.
Our Advisory Board
Dr. Jodie Lowinger
Advisory Board
International Keynote/TEDx Speaker, Executive High Performance Coach, Anxiety, Mindset, Resilience Expert, Bestselling Author Mind Strength Method, Clinical Psychologist, Founder/CEO The Anxiety Clinic & Mind Strength.
Lucy Dunn
Advisory Board
After losing her father Angus Roberts to suicide, Lucy has actively raised funds for Gotcha4Life and was instrumental in developing the initial Board of Directors.
Maggie Dent
Advisory Board
Commonly known as the ‘queen of common sense’, Maggie Dent is one of Australia’s favourite parenting authors, educators and podcasters. She has a particular interest in the early years, adolescence and resilience, and is an undisputed ‘boy champion’.
Maggie’s experience includes teaching, counselling, and working in palliative care/funeral services and suicide prevention. Maggie is the author of 10 major books and host of The Good Enough Dad podcast, and hosted six seasons of the award-winning ABC podcast, Parental As Anything. Maggie is a passionate, positive voice for children of all ages.
Steve Biddulph AM
Advisory Board
Steve is an Australian author, activist and psychologist who has written a number of influential best-selling books : Raising Boys, The New Manhood, Raising Girls, and 10 Things Girls Need Most. Steve also lectures worldwide on parenting and education.
Mike Charter
Gotcha4Life Co-Founder, Advisory Board
Mike is an Executive Performance and Life Coach, International Corporate Executive in the Health & Wellness Industry, Strategic Board Advisor, Chartered Accountant and AICD member.
Mike is deeply passionate about total health and personal transformation. As founder of AVAALER.com; he empowers high-performers to master their mindset and unlock their unique winning formula to lead extraordinary lives. He is also an accredited Self-Directed Healer.
Kathryn Wightman-Beaven
Advisory Board
Kathryn is an experienced social change and impact leader with over 25 years' experience of working across the corporate, public, and not-for-profit sectors on issues that matter.
Kathryn has developed and led sustainability strategies in large multi-national organisations such as PwC, DP World and Lion and has been the innovator and creator of a number of leading social change projects. Kathryn is an ACA accredited counsellor and holds a Master of Counselling from QUT.
Dr Justin Coulson
Advisory Board
Dr Justin Coulson is the co-host and parenting expert on Channel 9's "Parental Guidance", the founder of happyfamilies.com.au, and one of Australia’s most trusted parenting experts.
Dr Hannah Korrell
Advisory Board
Dr Korrel is a Clinical Neuropsychologist, who specialises in disorders of the brain - she investigates for damage to thinking and memory skills via pen and paper testing (sometimes understood as 'IQ testing').
Dr Hannah is the owner and founder of the Sydney Neuropsych practice in Cremorne and a proud member of Gotcha4Life’s Advisory Board.
Mark Holland
Advisory Board
Managing Director at Macquarie Group. More than 25yrs of investment banking experience with a focus on relationship management of global corporates and institutional investors. Mark cares deeply about Gotcha4life and the importance of building a mentally fit community.
Ari Guha
Advisory Board
Ari is a values-led leader and facilitator with extensive experience in senior leadership roles in education, both in Australia and the UK. For over 20 years, he led schools with an intentional focus on the importance of social and emotional learning and student wellbeing alongside academic growth. Now at Bendelta, Australia’s most awarded leadership consultancy, he helps grow leaders, teams and organisations.
Having followed the Gotcha4Life journey from its foundation, Ari felt a deep sense of calling when the opportunity arose to support the continued growth and impact of G4L towards our vision.