Final call for our January MHFA trainings!
We finished 2024 with no less than 10 Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainings under our belt, and 130+ newly accredited Mental Health First Aiders in the community! We have loved connecting with so many of you through this training and are thrilled to kick start 2025 [...]
He ran 1,300km across Tasmania, and captured the community’s heart
He has run over 1,300km across Tasmania to raise awareness of mental health, and captured the heart of the community in the same stride. We give the mic to Dillon, who shares his thoughts with us, as he recovers from this extraordinary effort: "WOW. What a journey! [...]
WIN tickets to the Hurricanes BBL game in support of Stay ChatTY
On Tuesday 14 January, the Hobart Hurricanes BBL game against the Melbourne Renegades at Ninja Stadium will be in support of Stay ChatTY Mitch recently caught up with one of the stars of the team, Chris Jordan, visiting Jackson Motor Company (JMC) who are also supporting the [...]
Want to fundraise for us in 2025?
"How can I get involved or support Stay ChatTY?" This is a question we get asked often and today, we wanted to give you the rundown on organising an awareness, or fundraising event in support of our mission. Raising awareness and fundraising for Stay ChatTY is a [...]
Monthly recommendations from the team!
Our small team is usually on the go: whether it be to deliver some programs and presentations, our Mental Health First Aid training, or to support fundraising efforts and events. We LOVE to be busy and to get as many opportunities to connect with the community as [...]
Our Impact in 2024
(View our full-size 2024 Impact Statement here) Turning 11 years old this year, we’ve stepped into a new decade with momentum, special milestones, and many meaningful connections. As 2024 draws to a close, here is a summary of this year's journey: Recognition and Reach We were humbled [...]
Stay ChatTY’s 12 Days till Christmas calendar
We know that the end of the year can be a challenging time: the 'festive' season isn't a source of joy for everyone, so if your tinsels are in a tangle - please know that you are not alone. The month of December is full of stimulations, [...]
Hustle n Chat fundraiser brings the community together
(Jamie, Mitch and Fanus at the Hustle n Chat fundraising event) We loved stopping by the 'Hustle n Chat' fundraiser at Hustle St recently! The Hustle St team set up a fantastic event, where teams of 4-6 people challenged themselves to keep an erg machine running continuously [...]
Y9-10s enjoy “learning more about mental health” at Winnaleah District High
(Stay ChatTY Student Wellbeing Officers, Louise and Simone, with Winnaleah District High students) The Schools team has been busy! Callan and Kylea recently stopped by to present to the Year 9 and 10’s at Winnaleah District High School 😊 It was really special to have two of [...]
Haunted House fundraiser brings chills & joy yet again
The festive season is fast approaching 🎄 but before we switch gear and head to Tinsels Town… we wanted to reflect back on, and give a shout out to a fundraiser which has been giving joys and chills alike for the past few years now! The ‘Rosny [...]
Lilydale District School ends 2024 with sessions for staff & students
Kylea and Callan recently presented a GritFit UNPACKED to staff, and two GritFit sessions to the year 9 and 10’s at Lilydale District School. It’s always so wonderful to see the time staff put into promoting positive mental health within the school, on an already busy schedule, [...]
UTAS fundraises on International Men’s Day
(Mitch speaking at The Bridge Fellowship) On International Men's Day, Mitch headed along to a mental health and wellbeing event & fundraiser, hosted by the staff at UTAS. Organised by Julian Alexander (pictured), Mitch spoke briefly around our work across the state and shared some tips for [...]
The Bridge Fellowship welcomes Mitch
(Mitch speaking at The Bridge Fellowship) Mitch recently visited The Bridge Fellowship, a space for professional men in Hobart to share their stories of success, failure, hardship and hope intertwined with questions of life, faith and meaning. These breakfasts are an initiative of Third Space Australia; a [...]
Start booking your GritFit Kids sessions for 2025!
We finished our GritFit Kids sessions off this year with a final trip to St Thomas Mores in Launceston. Here's some feedback from the Grade sixes... 🤝 "I like how it's inclusive" 🧠 "I liked learning about the brain" 💭 "We got to say nice things to others" [...]
Walk & Talk x SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY
(Tash and Giovanna Simpson) Tash headed up to Burnie recently to join in the Walk & Talk x SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY Event 💙 This event is the new chapter of the Run for Tarkyn, that has successfully brought so many people together over the previous few [...]
Hutchins School presents total fundraising for 2024
(Tash and Gus Wilkie from Stephens House) Tash recently attended The Hutchins School Principal’s Assembly in which Stephen’s House representative, Gus Wilkie, presented the houses’ total fundraising for 2024 in support of Stay ChatTY. Across several meaningful events held across the year; including Freezin’ for a Reason, [...]
ACL Bearing’s support going strong 8.5y on
(Chris Brooks from ACL Bearing and Mitch) In 2016, ACL Bearing in the North of the state invited Mitch along to share his story. Now, 8 and a half years on, they invited him back again to share to a much larger group of staff members! Mitch [...]
Get Frank x RACT podcast, featuring our own Callan
(Mitch and Callan in the studio) Mitch has been the host of an 8-episode podcast series, in collaboration with his Get Frank podcast, and our friends at RACT. Our very own Callan took part in the series, sharing parts of his story, and the challenges he had [...]
New Mental Health First Aiders on the West Coast
(Kylea, Breandan, and the participants of our MHFA training in Strahan) We brought our Mental Health First Aid training to the West Coast at the end of November, for two fantastic trainings fully funded by our friends at Hydro Tasmania! From start to finish, it has been [...]
Tas City Building prioritises team wellbeing
(Tash and the Tas City Building team) Tash recently spent some time with the team at Tas City Building in Launceston. It was a pleasure to share the Workplace & Community presentation with the team who were really engaged and welcoming! Tas City Building is a family [...]
A Piano of Tasmania reaches pinnacle in under 24hrs
(Tash, Kelvin of 'A Piano of Tasmania, and Mitch) Mitch and Tash recently caught up with Kelvin following his EPIC efforts to summit to the pinnacle of kunanyi (all whilst pushing a 240kg piano!!!) to debrief. There are many successes that can be celebrated in this accomplishment, [...]
Newstead College’s Market Day is a hit!
A huge THANK YOU to all the Newstead College students, who collectively raised $878.64 through their recent Market Day This year’s event featured 24 student-run micro businesses, with all proceeds going to Stay ChatTY in support of mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Stalls included 16 food [...]
Dillon Goss hits fundraising target in record time
Having started at Devonport’s Mersey Bluff on November 2nd, Dillon is approaching the halfway mark of his 1,326km run around Tasmania, and passed through some of Tasmania’s most iconic landscapes while pushing through physical and mental challenges. As Dillon pushes forward, he’s encountered the full range of [...]
Join the team!
Do you have a passion for mental health awareness and suicide prevention? We have extended your opportunity to join the Stay ChatTY team as a Project Officer in the Sports Program, with the role based in Hobart! If you... 💙 Want to create a positive impact in [...]
100,000 Stay ChatTY stickers are now in circulation
11 years into the SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY journey, our iconic sticker that sparked a movement has reached an incredible milestone – 100,000 stickers in circulation! The simple yet significant message behind the Stay ChatTY sticker has sparked conversations right across the state in schools, workplaces, clubs, [...]
Have you heard about our Stay ChatTY Student Wellbeing Officers?
(SWO Matt with student Charlie) We've been placing Stay ChatTY's Student Wellbeing Officers (SWOs) in schools right across the State for the first time this year, as part of our new Student Wellbeing Service. We have been involved in schools for many years now, delivering presentations and [...]
‘Piano to Pinnacle’ hits all the right keys
(Mitch and Kelvin Smith) We recently helped launch “Piano to Pinnacle”, an upcoming fundraising initiative by fellow Tasmanian, Kelvin Smith. Across a gruelling 24 hours (between November 16-17th) Kelvin from ‘A Piano of Tasmania’ will share kunanyi with the world’s toughest half marathon, Point to Pinnacle – [...]
We’ve reached a HUGE milestone…
(Kylea and Callan) We’ve recently reached a HUGE milestone, and we can’t wait to share this exciting news with you all! The support across Tasmania (and nationally) has been incredible over the last 11 years, and it all started with …. We can’t wait to share this [...]
The AFL Ladies Lunch is a roaring success
(Mitch and Michele Percey) After a couple of years off, the AFL Ladies Lunch was back at the end of September, and how thrilled we were to be the chosen charity for the day! Over 240 Ladies (and men) gathered on the 27th of September for a [...]
Secure your FREE MHFA ticket, courtesy of Hydro Tasmania!
Our recent Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainings have been incredibly popular in Hobart and Launceston, and we have loved connecting with everyone to help bring more Mental Health First Aiders into the Tasmanian community. We are thrilled to share that Hydro Tasmania has jumped on board [...]
Would you kick more goals than Tony Lockett for mental health?
(Cody Kelly pictured on the field) Would you try to kick more goals than Tony Lockett (1,360!!) in support of mental health? This is EXACTLY what Cody Kelly of Football Sirens set out to do with his fundraiser, 'Score For The Mind'. And not only did he [...]
Francesca unveils the new Stay ChatTY Awareness bracelet
(The 2024 Francesca x Stay ChatTY Awareness Bracelet) Founded on the belief that success means nothing unless you give back, Francesca partners with charities each month and annually to raise awareness and funds to support causes close to their hearts. So far, their team has raised no [...]
Our MHFA October Trainings are filling fast! Will we see you there?
(Pauline and Kylea at a past MHFA training) Our Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training has been popular, and we are thrilled to witness the shift happening, with organisations prioritising having Mental Health First Aiders on the same level as First Aid Officers. The next confirmed courses [...]
“Freezin’ for a reason” with The Hutchins School
(Mitch pictured with some of The Hutchins School's students) Mitch recently headed along and took part in The Hutchins School's “Freezin’ for a reason” event. Senior School students were invited by Thorold and Stephens House to participate in a combined event, all of which was intended to [...]
She Shreds on a mission to progress girls skateboarding in AUS
(Alex visits She Shreds for a presentation) Have you heard about She Shreds? They're a local community organisation that's been active for more than 10 YEARS; running skateboarding sessions, lessons, and events for girls in the greater Hobart region. It was established by keen skater and father [...]
The AFL Ladies Lunch is back! Will you join us?
(Mitch, Michele Percey, Jackie Fleischmann, Ross Burridge) The AFL Ladies Lunch is BACK, and we are so thrilled to have been chosen as the charity of choice for this event! Mitch caught up with some key organisers recently to say thank you, and to launch the promotion [...]
Dillon Goss is preparing to run 1,300kms around Tassie in support of mental health
(Tash, Dillon Goss, and Mitch) It takes a very special human to run 1,300kms around Tasmania to raise awareness for mental health ... and that is exactly what Dillon Goss is preparing to do this November across 21 days! We are so grateful to be Dillon's chosen [...]
World Suicide Prevention Day 2024
Banner from the International Association for Suicide Prevention World Suicide Prevention Day, observed on 10 September each year, is a significant day to highlight the importance of suicide prevention, reduce stigma and raise awareness. Each year around 3,000 people die by suicide in Australia which means that [...]
Jackson Motor Company (JMC) comes on board as Stay ChatTY’s newest Major Partnership
Tash and Mitch in one of the new co-branded Volkswagen vehicles thanks to JMC We are so excited to have our friends at Jackson Motor Company (JMC) on board as our newest Major Partnership! Co-branded Volkswagen vehicles have been rolled out across the state, supporting the Stay [...]
A mammoth week at Don College for our Schools Program team!
Kylea and Callan, pictured at Don College Further to the three vocational education & training sessions Kylea and Callan completed earlier in the year, they recently rounded out the term with not one, not two... but TEN sessions at Don College! A mammoth week that was incredibly [...]
Lauderdale FC and Clarence FC go head-to-head in our longest standing tradition
Mitch with Lauderdale Coach, Allen Christensen, and Clarence Coach, Peter Ryan Our longest standing tradition continues, as Lauderdale Football Club recently hosted Clarence Football Club in the 11th Annual Stay ChatTY Cup. Each year that this special event comes around, it is hard to believe that for [...]
Developing resilience on and off the court for Basketball Tasmania’s Future Development Program
Alex pictured with some of the Future Development Program athletes We spent some time with Basketball Tasmania’s Future Development Program athletes all around the state in June! The program aims to “identify and select basketball athletes with future potential and develop their individual skills, mental skills, and [...]
Results of the OfficeWorks’ Make A Difference Appeal are in!
Mitch and Tash pictured with Erin and Chris from OfficeWorks Hobart OfficeWorks’ customers across the month of June were offered the opportunity to donate with any transaction instore or online as part of the Make A Difference Appeal – helping us to keep delivering our education sessions [...]
Supporting students AND staff members with a variety of Schools programs
Callan with the Fahan School Students Did you know that our Schools Program does not only cater to students? As well as recently launching our GritFit Kids Program in Primary Schools, we have been developing and booking many staff sessions to support the entire school ecosystem. Our [...]
Save the date! The Stay ChatTY Gala Ball goes bi-annual
Mitch at the 2023 Stay ChatTY Gala Ball At Stay ChatTY, we’ve always embraced tough decision-making, especially as we maintain our focus on our core purpose – to break down stigma and normalise mental health conversations.You most likely would have seen that this year, the Stay ChatTY team [...]
Together, we reached new highs for Shorts Day 2024!
Here it is... our official Shorts Day 2024 video! We wish we could have stopped to see every single one of you, but our small but mighty team still managed to visit over 40 organisations on the day. Nearly 22,500 Australians joined our mission to brave the [...]
ACE! Another roaring success for Riverside Golf Club’s Stay ChatTY Golf Day
Callan receiving a cheque from Mark and the Riverside Golf Club team For the second consecutive year, the Riverside Golf Club Inc Tas hosted a fantastic event to raise funds and awareness for mental health, and we’re so grateful for Mark and his team's commitment to making [...]
OHA Hockey Club 6th annual SUSC round
Mitch with OHA players, Sarah McCambridge and Sam Keating, and Romani Kenworthy and Vincent Harman from Canterbury We are so grateful to the OHA Hockey Club, who hosted their 6th Annual Stay ChatTY Round this year! OHA Hockey Club is a wonderful, community-minded club that not only [...]
OsteoStrong Hobart kicks off a 21-day WinterStrong challenge in support of Stay ChatTY
OsteoStrong participants demonstrating some balance challenges on the Vibe Plate We like to talk about balance (and finding balance) a lot in our presentations, and how important it is to stay on your feet when things feel like a struggle. But balance is also a fun way [...]
Banjo’s raises some serious ‘dough’ for Stay ChatTY to celebrate 10 years of partnership
Mitch presented with the fundraising cheque by Jessica Saxby, CEO and MD of Banjo’s Bakery Cafe A HUGE thank you to everyone in Tassie who visited a Banjo's store in May and helped raise some serious 'dough' for Stay ChatTY! The Banjo's team has been 'baking' it [...]
Our Schools Program expands to Primary school students! Discover GritFit Kids
Mitch and Kylea presenting the new GritFit Kids session to Grade 6 students We recently expanded our Schools Program to Primary school students – something which was highly requested! GritFit Kids is now available as a 1h interactive session centred around mental wellbeing and resilience for Grade [...]
TAS Police and Prison Services go head-to-head to raise funds for Stay ChatTY
Mitch with Joe Mizzi, Mikayla Absolom, Nat Heggie, and Simon Vandervelde from both services Once again, the annual Tasmania Police versus Tasmanian Prisons charity football matches supported our ongoing work at SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY through men’s and women’s teams matches at KGV, along with a fantastic [...]
SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY turns 11
Tash and Mitch by the cake made by the lovely Tracey at Creating Cakes Lindisfarne, to celebrate Stay ChatTY turning 11 Today, July 19, SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY celebrates its birthday. We are now 11. For lots of people, even for some of us in the team, [...]
Witnessing the next generation of leaders at Wrest Point’s Peer Learning Circle
Mitch McPherson is surrounded by Wrest Point’s ‘Peer Learning Circle’ participants, after participating in a Q&A on leadership and professional growth Each year, Wrest Point Hotel Casino hosts a dynamic Learning and Development program for Supervisors and Managers, aimed at nurturing leadership skills and fostering professional growth [...]
Tash joins the Community and Public Sector Union team to discuss holistic ways of supporting people
Natasha Cloak is pictured with the Community and Public Sector Union team after delivering our Workplace & Community Presentation. When your work revolves around supporting people, keeping mental health at the forefront is not just important—it's essential! Earlier in March, Tash had the pleasure of joining the [...]
Channelling lived experience into community action at the Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Forum
Mitch McPherson and Natasha Cloak are pictured on stage at the Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Forum, for a Q&A session on the theme of channelling lived experience into community action. At the end of March, Hobart played host to the annual Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Forum, organised by the [...]
Fairbrother’s First Year apprentices joined by Mitch on Induction Day
Mitch McPherson is pictured presenting at the Fairbrother’s First year Apprentice Induction Day. For the 8th consecutive year, Mitch travelled to Campbell Town to participate in Fairbrother's First Year Apprentice Induction Day. It's a tradition that Mitch holds close to his heart—a day filled with inspiration, learning, and [...]
Celebrating Harmony Week at Rosny College
Kylea Aldred from the Stay ChatTY’s Schools Program is pictured at Rosny College celebrating Harmony Week with the school’s community. In March, we had the absolute pleasure of joining the vibrant community at Rosny College for a special session in honour of Harmony Week! Kylea and Callan [...]
Shorts Day registrations and 2024 theme now live
We're thrilled to announce that registrations for Shorts Day 2024 are officially LIVE! Last week, we had the pleasure of launching this year's theme: wherever you find yourself on June 21, 2024, we encourage you to LET YOUR SHORTS TALK! 🩳 Let's celebrate individuality, self-expression, and the power [...]
Empowering Apprentices: A Day of Mental Health Upskilling with Degree C Tasmania
Stay ChatTY’s Senior Project Officer, Tash, is pictured with the Degree C Tasmania apprentices for the 1st year Apprentice’s Day. As February was underway, we were filled with immense gratitude for the opportunity to once again be a part of the Degree C Tasmania 1st year Apprentice's [...]
The Jewellery Factory weaves love with its Stay ChatTY friendship bracelet
The Stay ChatTY friendship bracelets crafted by Laura at The Jewellery Factory, to raise funds for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. In February, Tash had the pleasure of seeing a special kind of friendship bracelet come to life: a token woven with a twist, symbolising the [...]
The North-West community rallies for the annual Game for Tarkyn
Alex from the Stay ChatTY Sports Program, is pictured with the Somerset Basketball team, winners of the men’s game for the North-West Basketball Union’s Mental Health Round, Game for Tarkyn. We were incredibly fortunate to be part of the Game for Tarkyn, an integral event within the [...]
The Hobart Hash House Harriers paint the town red
Stay ChatTY Founder, Mitch McPherson, is pictured with the Hobart Hash House Harriers running club following their “Red Dress Run” fundraiser. Last Saturday, the streets of Hobart were painted red as the “Hobart Hash House Harriers” embarked on their Annual full moon “Red Dress Run” for a [...]
Sacred Heart College prioritises mental health as students get back to school
Sacred Heart Y10 students are buzzing with energy and inspiration after a Schools Program session with Callan and Kylea. In February, our Schools Program officially hit the road again 🚗💨 While discussing mental health may seem like a heavy topic, our Schools Program is all about uplifting [...]
Kingborough Lions United FC battles Olympia FC Warriors at the SUSC charity round
Alex from the Stay ChatTY Sports Program is pictured with the Kingborough Lions United FC and Olympia FC Warriors teams at the Stay ChatTY Shield Charity Round, which raised over $2,400. We're still riding high on the waves of positivity from the Stay ChatTY Charity Shield Round! [...]
10 years since our first ever statewide initiative: the ‘Tour de Tig’
Stay ChatTY Founder, Mitch McPherson, is pictured with some of his closest friends ten years ago for our first ever statewide initiative, the “Tour de Tig”. On February 1st, we celebrated a significant milestone: the 10th anniversary of our first ever statewide initiative, the "Tour de Tig". [...]
Jewellery that gives back: $16,920 donated from the sales of the Francesca awareness bracelet!
Mitch, Tash, and Pauline are pictured together with the Francesca team including Founders Hannah and Rachel Vasicek, at the Francesca offices in Hobart. "Success means nothing unless you give back" Hannah and Rachel Vasicek, Founders of Francesca Jewellery. The Francesca team has not just preached these words [...]
RedZed comes through with a hit donation at the Hurricanes x Stay ChatTY 2024 BBL match
Our mascot Shorty, Tash and Relationships Australia Tasmania’s CEO, Dr Michael Kelly, pictured at the BBL cricket game in support of Stay ChatTY. What an incredible way to kick off the year! The team had a fantastic New Year celebration at Blundstone Arena, attending a thrilling BBL [...]
If you like a good old ‘best of’… check out our most popular stories of 2023!
The SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY team is pictured together holding signs including ‘Be Kind’ and ‘Conversations Matter’. Without further ado… here are our most popular stories of 2023! Grab a cuppa, and read along: 2023 – An incredible year of impact together with the community Have you [...]
Sports Clubs: Make Runs Maxi is funding your Mental Health First Aid Training!
A Mental Health First Aid kit is pictured on a window seal during our last training in Hobart. Our friends at Make Runs Maxi came through with an incredible opportunity for sports clubs, by funding a special Mental Health First Aid training in Launceston on the 13-14 [...]
Junior tennis athletes learn how to BOUNCE back during the Hobart International
Kylea and Alex are pictured on the tennis court at the Hobart International with some of the state’s junior athletes. Alex and Kylea had an exciting day at the Domain Tennis Centre during the Hobart International, connecting with some of the state's most promising tennis junior athletes. [...]
First responders put their mask on first ahead of the busy Christmas holiday
Mitch is pictured presenting to the Huon Group brigades, Huon Valley SES and Huonville Police representatives. As Christmas approached, Mitch met with various first responders’ groups in the Hobart and Huonville areas to share important messages on mental health and well-being. In the Hobart region, Mitch had [...]
Kings Meadows High School students look after each other at the ‘Healthy Me’ Expo
Callan pictured with Kings Meadows students at the ‘Healthy Me’ Expo. Kylea and Callan had the opportunity to participate in the 'Healthy Me' Expo at Kings Meadows High School in the North just before the holiday break. The annual event, organised by the student leaders, has become [...]
Burnie Surf Life Saving Club learning to ride out the waves of mental health
Burnie Surf Life Saving club team working together brainstorming skills for resilience and support seeking strategies We recently visited Burnie Surf Life Saving Club on a sunny evening on the North West coast. After enjoying some time in the swell the junior and senior athletes joined us [...]
Keeping it kind for National Kindness Day and during this festive season
How great is that feeling you experience when someone does something kind for you? Or, when you show compassion towards someone in your life? November 13th marks National Kindness Day, but also a timely reminder going into the festive season to keep space and practice kindness for [...]
RACT partner with Brand Tas for two incredible events celebrating Tasmanian stories and community
Mitch pictured together with RACT and Brand Tas after heading along to support and be involved in the incredible events celebrating successes of RACT, Tasmanians and the community. RACT recently partnered with Brand Tasmania as part of their 100 Year celebrations, to share some Tasmanian stories at [...]
Resilience on and off the pitch with Futsal Tas
Alex pictured with the energetic and inspiring young athletes from Futsal Tas Under 13s. We had a great time with the close-knit Futsal Tasmania Under 13 boys state side during November in Goodwood. During our BOUNCE session the team and Alex spoke about the importance of tapping [...]
Hobart gets together to enjoy a spook-tacular Halloween Haunted House
Sarah pictured dressed up wonderfully as Maleficent with some equally exceptionally dressed up adoring little Halloween Haunted House fans. Nearly 450 people across Hobart joined in the spooky spirit of Halloween this year at the 'Rosny Haunted House'. Sarah and her family have been opening their doors [...]
Lifeblood team donates their time for one another
Tash pictured in front of the beautiful ‘Pet Wall’ with the incredibly passionate team from Australian Red Cross Lifeblood in Hobart Tash had the pleasure of joining the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Hobart team recently to share in the Workplace & Community Presentation. Their work is so [...]
Sacred Heart College working together to promote positive mental health
Some of the incredible students from Sacred Heart College pictured together during one of the sessions at the school. The Stay ChatTY Schools Program rolled into Sacred Heart College recently, delivering 5 sessions to the Grade 10 students! Our team absolutely loved their time at the College, [...]
Department of NRET come together for fitness, conversations, and creating connections
Some of the NRET team together after completing the incredible effort of the Point to Pinnacle/ Point to Pub. On a cloud covered misty morning last month, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania team came together as a collective for the first time as a [...]
2023 – An incredible year of impact together with the community
What an incredible and impactful 2023 calendar year our team has had with the community. As 2023 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the impact we’ve had and the connections we made in the Tasmanian and broader community. This year we stayed true to [...]
You’re Invited to the Brand Tasmania X RACT Launceston Partner Event!
Following our partner networking event in Hobart, we invite you to join us for an evening of inspiration and conversation in Launceston. Following our partner networking event in Hobart, we invite you to join us for an evening of inspiration and conversation in Launceston. Hear the stories [...]
Clennett’s Mitre 10 Awards Night
Alex headed along to support the incredible night celebrating successes. Pictured with Adrian, the Stay ChatTY Award winner and Alex Robb from Clennett’s Mitre 10. Recently, one of our incredible Stay ChatTY Supporters, Clennett's Mitre 10, brought together their team from across the state and celebrated their [...]
High School students building awareness skills together
Alex delivering an engaging session to the students about recognising stress and building awareness together. Alex spent some time at Hobart City High School this year speaking with the year 9/10 Sporting Injuries and First Aid students. We discussed how stress and anxiety can show up in [...]
Huonville community hike together for youth
The local community, businesses, and organisations all pictured together after a rain-fuelled muddy hike together in collective support of Huonville youth mental health. Leah recently went along to take part in the 2nd Annual Huon Hilltop Hike where members of the local and broader community came together [...]
Mackillop come together to enjoy some quiz fun for a great cause
Wellbeing Captain, Faith Jones with Mitch at the successful community Quiz Night event held at the College. Recently, MacKillop Catholic College held a fun-filled quiz night for staff, students, and their families on campus. The purpose of the quiz night was to raise money and awareness for [...]
Zeehan making a difference together
The team from Zeehan Neighbourhood Centre proudly coming together for Mental Health Week. Tash headed to the West Coast this month to visit the Zeehan Neighbourhood Centre to connect with the local team on site and share in the Centre’s Mental Health Week activities. Sharing time with [...]
Launceston Grammar students Brave the Shave for mental health
The incredible students of Launceston Grammar pictured braving the shave together Last week 13 Year 12 students and 1 teacher at Launceston Grammar came together to 'Brave the Shave' in support of Stay ChatTY. Kylea headed along to be part of the event, as the school came [...]
RACT continue driving positive mental health messages
Tash with Grace and Henry from RACT after the Workplace & Community team session delivered in Hobart. In October, we were invited to share our stories with teams across the state from RACT and their members. Tash shared our Workplace & Community session with both the Burnie [...]
St Marys District School normalising open conversations
St Marys students coming together to support each other and have meaningful conversations about mental health Our Schools Program team, Kylea and Callan recently headed to St Marys District School on the states East Coast to deliver two sessions with students ranging from Grades 9-12. The students [...]
Fairbrother backs Stay ChatTY’s Sports Program
Tash, Gaye Rutherford (Director and Chair of the Fairbrother Foundation), and Alex, all ready to continue collectively supporting the Tasmanian sporting community for positive mental health and club culture. At this point in time, we have been unsuccessful in securing ongoing funding for our Stay ChatTY Sports [...]
Tassie steps up for positive mental health
Kylea pictured with our first group of amazing Mental Health First Aid participants at St.LukesHealth, Hobart. Mental Health Week is part of a national mental health campaign held each year, which incorporates World Mental Health Day, held globally on October 10. In Tasmania this year Mental Health [...]
Stay ChatTY Gala Ball 2023 – Celebrating a Decade of Impact
The Stay ChatTY team all glammed up for the recent Stay ChatTY Gala Ball – Celebrating a ‘Decade of Impact’! On Saturday 16 September, the Tasmanian community came together in a night of celebration of 10 years of Stay ChatTY, and a decade of impact that continues [...]
Cricket Tasmania and Hurricane’s Batting for Positive Mental Health
Mitch with the Women’s Tasmanian Cricket Squad, after sharing his Lived Experience We are excited to once again be partnering with Cricket Tasmania and the Hobart Hurricanes. This year we are again Hobart Hurricane’s Community Partner, a collaboration to enhance mental health awareness across Cricket Tasmania players [...]
Junior Soccer stars chat about how they can Bounce back
Alex and Leah with the young soccer stars, Glenorchy Knights, after sharing stories skills focused around resilience. Alex and Leah headed along to KGV Football Park for a BOUNCE session with the Glenorchy Knights (Croatia-Glenorchy) players before training last week. We looked at how some well-known athletes [...]
Swim Club creating positive waves together
Sandy Bay Swim Club together with Alex after their second sports program session this year! We were welcomed into Oceana Aquatic and Fitness to catch up with the Sandy Bay Swimming Club for our second session with the athletes this year! The team built on their [...]
I’m Here to Hear this R U OK? Day
Mitch shared a special R U OK? Day this year – Pictured with late R U OK? Day Founder’s Wife, Maryanne Larkin. This year’s theme for National R U OK? Day! was “I’m here to hear” to let the people you care about, know that you’re here, [...]
Staff and Students normalising open conversations
Kylea and Callan (not pictured) shared some special conversations with the Grade 10 students at Exeter High School. Exeter High School recently hosted a staff session and three GritFit sessions for their Grade 10’s. Our sessions were supported by School Health nurse Julie, who is a huge [...]
Hutchins get Freezin’ for a Reason
Hutchins students come together for mental health with Leah, ready to brave the plunge into the icy River Derwent. Recently the students from Stephens House at The Hutchins School took to the wintery waters of the River Derwent in support of Stay ChatTY for their annual Freezin’ [...]