The brave Bonny Hills woman knows all too well about suicide.

In 2010, Terra attempted to take her own life not once, but three times.

Since then, she has been on a quest to raise awareness about suicide prevention and funds for the services that save lives every day, such as Lifeline.

Affectionately known as the Happy Walker, Terra is on a journey around Australia on foot to raise $100,000 by December 2016.

"Walking is my main therapy.

"Effectively, The Happy Walk is my walk to recovery," she said.

Seeking help saved Terra's life and and if not for the volunteers at Lifeline, she may not be here today to tell her amazing story.

"This fundraiser is a huge thank you to Lifeline for helping me get through some rough days and nights when I experienced relapse during the early days of recovery," she said.

"I needed the 24/7 crisis hotline a few times over the first two years after trying to take my own life.

"Relapse can be frightening, but I spoke with trained phone counsellors who prompted me to talk, listened and didn't let me go until they knew I was in a safer place than when I called."

Three years walking more than 16,000 kilometres is an effort for anyone, but is a reflection of just how important this issue is for Terra.

Two years and 9,400 kilometers later, The Happy Walk has raised $14,000.

"Raising awareness is an equally important part of The Happy Walk," Terra said.

"During the early stages of planning and preparation back in 2011 I discovered how lacking mental health services are across most of Australia.

"I have had many stark reminders walking through the most regionally remote parts of Australia of the loss and grief resulting from this.

"The least I can do is share my story, tell people how Lifeline helped me, listen to anybody who stops to chat and remind people to hold onto hope, reach out and talk to someone."

Fourteen pairs of shoes, two cyclones, floods in Geraldton and Carnarvon, electrical storms and road rage are just some of the encounters Terra has faced.

But she would do it all again if just to save one life.

To make a donation visit www.thehappywalk.com.