He is walking for a charity called Mind Blank and its main focus is to reduce youth suicide. 

Mr Ward said he was completing the walk because his brother took his own life at age 21.

“In 2005, my brother, while serving for the Royal Marines, (took his life) at the age of 21,” he said. 

“That was 12 years ago and I just feel as if the stigma that was around suicide then hasn’t changed now. I just want to get people to start talking about it. 

“It’s okay to ask for help and I feel me doing this walk is raising as many funds as I can and hopefully I can do that.” 

Mr Ward has raised $26,133. 

He’s originally from Liverpool in the United Kingdom but moved to Melbourne almost seven years ago.  

Mr Ward said the walk have been difficult with ups and downs – but it didn’t compare to what people fighting mental health issues were feeling.

“I’ve met the most fantastic people. I’ve stayed in some hotels, BnBs as well as campsites (and) they’ve all given them for free… It’s been amazing,” he said. 

“A truck driver stopped, he saw my T-shirt, found out what the cause was which took someone close to his heart and he donated too.” 

Mr Ward said people wanting to donate to his cause could visit his page on Facebook, called Walk for Wardy, or go to the My Cause website and look for Wardys Walk.