
Joy Diving Beyond the Ocean
Sarah McFarlane-Eagle
NSW Northern Tablelands Woman of the Year 2014
Sarah’s experience of the sudden and tragic loss of her brother in 2001 due to mental ill-health has fuelled a life-long commitment to self-development and charitable work, through loss, grief, healing, and reconnecting with joy. Her inspirational story has touched the hearts of thousands, through her charity Walking Feat, and her willingness to share her story in order to help others.
After re-embracing the joy of living through yoga, meditation, deep reflection and scuba diving, Sarah now runs her social enterprise, Joy Diving, offering support to nuerodivergent people through coaching, workshops, keynote speaking and personalised retreat hosting, and sharing with others her passion for blissful ocean diving, as well as yoga and meditation. Her mission is to help others to reconnect with joy in their lives. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology with Honours and lives with her own ASD, ADHD and PTSD while allowing her knowledge and insight to follow her life’s passion of helping others to lead joyful and fulfilling lives.
A truly inspirational woman, Sarah has been recognised time and again for her dedication to supporting people, families and communities living with mental health difficulties.
Sarah shares her inspirational mantra while fundraising for mental health through her Walking Feat challenge
Sarah’s Formal Training and Career
Recognition for Sarah’s Inspirational Acts

Sarah has been featured on television, radio, and in print.
ABC News
Woman of the Year
Address to Parliament
MP Adam Marshall talks to parliament about mental health issues and Sarah’s dedication to raising awareness after she walked over 7000 kilometres for her cause.
Phonebook Covers
2AD Radio
Sarah has been a regular contributor to 2AD Armidale radio’s “Well-Being Segment”, discussing current mental health research, issues, stories of recovery, well-being strategies and how to support people with the lived experience of mental health issues.
Health Leader
Sarah was one of only eleven people selected for the inaugural Mental Health Leadership Program through the national mental health commission.

