Busselton pair walk Cape to Cape Track for Camp Hero

Salem Domiati and Melissa Tapper decided to do the trek because they feel like too many 'amazing young adults' struggle with their mental health alone and unheard.

"Conversations need to be had and deaths by suicide need to be prevented," Ms Tapper said.

"Confidence and resilience needs to be fostered amongst this most special group of people, who I have had the pleasure of working with as a secondary teacher for the last 20 years."

Ms Tapper has most recently been working at Bunbury's Manea Senior College.

She said when she was a teenager things were often left unspoken and bullying was never called out.

"Nowadays programs such as Camp Hero and school based mental health programs provide our youth with skills to support each other through difficult times and celebrate the wonderful moments of maturing into adulthood," she said.

The pair's fundraising efforts will be going to Camp Hero program which aims to educate, equip and empower youth.

The program is focused around mental health leadership for year 10 to 12 students.

Ms Tapper said between her and her partner they have raised $5,000 but they were also part of a larger group which all together has raised $180,000.

She wanted to thank all her sponsors, who were predominantly local businesses and in particular Yahava who provided $500 to have their logo on Ms Tapper's t-shirt during the trek.

For more information about Ms Tapper's trek and fundraising, visit https://www.mycause.com.au/page/240391/melissa-tapper.

If you need someone to talk to, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467.