RaceMind Australia is a national registered charity bringing visible, relevant and accessible mental health support to the Australian motorsport community. We are here for drivers, riders, pit crew, officials, families and everyone in between.
RaceMind Australia exists because the motorsport community deserves better than silence. Mental health challenges do not stop at the pit gate. They follow drivers home, weigh on crew members and affect families. Yet for too long, the culture of motorsport has made it difficult to speak up.
We are changing that. As a national registered charity, we bring mental health awareness, education and support directly to the motorsport community, at the track, in the community and online.
Providing a visible, welcoming mental health presence at motorsport events
Delivering education and workshops that speak the language of motorsport
Connecting people with the right support early, before challenges become crises
Building a stronger, more connected motorsport community
Competitive and grassroots.
Mechanics, engineers and support staff.
Stewards, marshals and timekeepers.
Partners, parents and siblings.
Organisers and club administrators.
Everyone who loves the sport.
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A friendly, non-clinical presence at motorsport events, providing information, resources and a welcoming space to connect.
Tailored mental health workshops and presentations for teams, clubs and event organisers across Australia.
Programs and events that bring the motorsport community together around mental health awareness and connection.
Practical, motorsport-specific mental health resources and factsheets available online, when and where you need them.
Join RaceMind Australia and help build a community where mental health is visible, valued and supported.
RaceMind Australia is led by a founding team with deep roots in both the motorsport community and the mental health and social services sector.
Founding Director
Jade Burgmann is the Founding Director of RaceMind Australia. With more than 30 years of experience as a social worker, Jade brings extensive expertise in community development, inclusion and mental health.
Her passion for motorsport began in the early 1980s through her father’s involvement in the sport and has remained a driving force throughout her life. Recognising the gap between mental health support and the motorsport world she loved, Jade founded RaceMind Australia to bridge that divide and create a visible, welcoming presence for anyone in the motorsport community who needs support.
Founding Director
Gavin McCarthy is the Founding Director of RaceMind Australia. He brings extensive mechanical knowledge and practical experience across passenger vehicles and four-wheel drives, alongside a lifelong connection to the motorsport community.
Growing up in his family’s automotive business in Canberra, Gavin developed a deep appreciation for the culture, camaraderie and challenges of the automotive world. He is a passionate four-wheel-drive enthusiast and a dedicated supporter of motorsport in all its forms. Gavin brings practical leadership and operational focus to the mission of RaceMind Australia.
Founding Director
Shannon McCarthy is the Founding Director of RaceMind Australia and plays a key role in overseeing the organisation’s operations and administration. She is an accomplished administrator and has served as a director of several not-for-profit organisations.
Introduced to motorsport from an early age, Shannon quickly developed a passion of her own. She has recently completed rally driver training, further strengthening her personal connection to the community RaceMind Australia exists to serve.
Board Member
Joshua Richards is a passionate Queensland racing driver, ambassador and advocate for positive change both on and off the track. He has competed successfully in the Queensland Excel Track Attack Series, building a reputation for determination and consistency, and becoming the 2024 Queensland Track Attack Champion.
Beyond racing, Joshua is passionate about using motorsport as a platform for positive community impact. As an ambassador and advocate for mental health, he works to encourage open conversations, reduce stigma and remind people that asking for help is a sign of strength. Through initiatives including Men Matter and programmes supporting people with disabilities, Joshua uses his journey in motorsport to inspire others and make a difference both at the racetrack and beyond.
Board Member
Mark’s lifelong passion for motorsport began at a young age, supporting the Australian Racing Drivers Club alongside his father. Over many years, he assisted the operations team at major race meetings at Amaroo Park and Bathurst, gaining hands-on experience across major events. He has worked with race teams in categories including Improved Production, Commodore Cup, V8 Utes, 2 Litre Super Tourers, and V8 Supercars, contributing to logistics and operations. Mark is currently the organiser of an annual Legends of Motorsport event covering all disciplines of the sport. Alongside his motorsport involvement, Mark brings decades of industry experience in sales and marketing, a commitment to building strong relationships, and a focus on supporting team performance.
