The stakes are higher than ever as Celebrity Apprentice Australia 2022 finalist Darren McMullen competes to win $100,000 for his chosen charity, Feel the Magic.
Throughout the series, Darren has fought to raise awareness for Feel the Magic, an organisation that provides early intervention grief education programs for kids aged seven to 17, who are experiencing pain and isolation due to the death of a parent, guardian, or sibling.
**Content warning: the following article discusses mental health issues and suicide, and may be distressing to some readers.
As a mental health advocate, the former Voice Australia host became an ambassador for the charity in 2022. It came after he recognised the link between mental health issues, suicide, and grief.
“I have lost friends to suicide and supported many more as they struggled with mental health issues,” he recently told Feel the Magic. “And I realised many of these friends had lost their parents when they were young.”
He added that he “loves” that the organisation works to actively support “kids and teens live with their grief in a healthy way”.
“It was a no-brainer [to become an ambassador],” the House Husbands actor confessed. “This is such a special charity where the money raised is used to make a difference at the ground level. It just felt right.”
Darren McMullen’s Goal Has Always Been to “Make a Difference”
Darren admitted that after nearly two decades in the entertainment industry, his goal has always been to “make a difference”.
“The reason why I got into this industry in the first place was to help people or to give a voice to people who didn’t have a voice,” he said. “I am privileged to be able to get to people through the medium of entertainment.
“My goal from a young age was always to make a difference in the world and to help people who are less fortunate than me.”
In the June 21 finale of Celebrity Apprentice Australia 2022, Darren will face off against rugby legend Benji Marshall.
The former South Sydney Rabbitohs star is also competing for the grand prize in honour of his charity, Souths Cares.
If you or anyone you know is struggling and needs support, call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14, both of which provide trained counsellors you can talk with 24/7. You can also speak with someone confidentially at Headspace by calling 1800 650 890 or chat online here. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
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