
Stay ChatTY Gala Ball 2022
You thought the last eight were fun, wait ‘til you see what we have in store for this one… 🎪 Save the date in your diaries and make sure to get onto your friends. More details to come soon on ticketing and sponsorship packages. Where: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart [...]
Masking my passion
For nearly 2 years our lives have all been impacted in one way or another by the changing landscape of Covid19. Financial hardship, missing loved ones, not getting to go on that overseas trip, mental health challenges and changes within your relationships are all examples of this. For [...]
Brain Train
Kylea Aldred, Project Officer, Schools & Sports Program Even at local level sport we understand the value in training sessions. We show up, we sweat, we learn, we grow, and we take that growth into game day. We know that if we don’t train, we won’t perform to [...]
The real benefits of fundraising
Natasha Cloak, Senior Project Officer It takes a pretty special and selfless human to go out of their way to consider how they can positively impact their community, and then take inspired action! Stay ChatTY is incredibly fortunate to have many individuals, groups and businesses reach out each [...]
Can you guess what I am?
Isabelle Brighella, Project Officer, Schools Program People think I’m ‘complex’. I am hardworking. I’m fairly creative, which allows me to think freely, but to also see the ‘bigger picture’. On the flip side, I can be rational and an efficient problem solver. I’ve kinda got two sides to [...]
From the inside
Brooke Hepburn, Project Officer, Junior Sports Program Racing heart rate, sweating, butterflies in the stomach, tightness in the shoulders, nervous energy coursing through the body – these are all too familiar sensations to a former athlete. In my case however, these sensations are no longer my body priming [...]
Mitch heads back to speak at his old stomping ground
Last week the Stay ChatTY team once again took our Schools Program back to the year 9 boys at St Virgil's College. Mitch in particular had a ball speaking to the lads at his old stomping ground, reminiscing on his own experiences as a teenager and sharing his [...]
Tom shares his story for World Mental Health Day
Lockdowns all across the world have and are continuing to affect the health and well-being of so many of us. A few months ago a former high school mate of Mitch’s, Tom Norton who now lives in the UK, reached out to Mitch to share his personal struggles. [...]
Netball Tasmania go blue, white and red
Stay ChatTY branded shoe laces and blue and red hair ribbons 🎀 were donned to celebrate the 4th annual Stay ChatTY Mental Health Round with the Netball Tasmania League. We are extremely proud of all teams who continue to support us and help remind the community that it’s [...]
Making mental health a priority
Back In Motion Rosny Park is on a journey to promote positive mental health. 💙 Physio Sascha has been working to bring speakers (like us) into the business and has been developing team activities prioritising mental health. 🙌 Alongside this, Practice Director Evan has been upskilling and sharing his learnings [...]
Normalising open, honest conversations 💙
Rachel and Issy recently visited Parkland High School in Burnie, to speak to the Grade 9 and 10’s about mental health. It was fantastic to see the school community embrace Stay ChatTY with a strong focus on continuing the mission to normalise conversations around mental health. Thanks for [...]
In Australia, one first responder takes their life every six weeks*
Massive thanks to Prospect House and Ravenswood Fire Brigade for having Kylea visit recently to share our Workplace & Community Presentation. In such a high-pressure environment like firefighting, prioritising mental wellbeing and support as well as having a strong team culture is fundamental. Our sessions aim to highlight the importance [...]
Taking a stance to start the conversation
As the footy season wraps up, the Huonville Lions 🦁 made sure their club got involved with our Sports Program presentation in the final weeks of the 2021 season. Over two weeks, the club had James visit a number of times to talk with the senior men, women, reserves and [...]
And just like that… Our 2021 Stay ChatTY Gala Ball has SOLD OUT!
Thank you to each and every one of you that purchased a ticket. We were overwhelmed by the support of our community and felt disappointed that we couldn't have everyone there to celebrate.💙💙💙 We can't wait for what is going to be an amazing night, but also to help raise much [...]
Are they really OK?
With national R U OK Day happening tomorrow, here’s your little reminder to take a meaningful moment and ask someone how they're REALLY going. You might think you don't know someone who is struggling, but the reality is there are many people in our lives who would benefit from being [...]
Normalising open conversations in schools
At Triabunna we spoke to the year 9s and 10s about mental health and the importance of normalising open, honest conversations. When asked what their favourite thing about the session was, the students at Triabunna District School said; 'That now I can feel more confident in seeking support' 'I liked [...]
Mitch heads North to share his story with Eagle Crest
Whilst in Launceston recently, Mitch visited the team at Eagle Crest to share his story. It was a small but intimate session, that allowed the Eagle Crest team a deep insight not only into Mitch’s life, but the important work we do here at Stay ChatTY. “A positive shift in [...]
Clubs taking a step towards inclusion
Mental illness is the most common health issue in young people, with 75% of mental illness having its onset before the age of 25. (Kessler et al., 2005) Sporting clubs are a place of connection for many of us, particularly young people. These clubs have recently taken a big step [...]
Round Up To Make a Difference
During June, Officeworks (Launceston and Hobart) participated in their national campaign where customers could round up their purchases to the nearest dollar and donate to charity. Both stores fully embraced their mission with decorating, fun days and sparking valuable conversations throughout the team and with customers. They achieved an amazing total of [...]
Clubs in the North West make mental health a priority
Thanks to the Good Sports team for inviting James, Brooke and Kylea from our Sports Program to present to the Circular Head community about mental health in sporting clubs. The forum provided a safe place for club members to attend and learn about the importance of hosting information sessions to [...]
Flinders welcome Stay ChatTY with open arms
The strong sense of community on Flinders was evident on Rach and Issy’s recent trip and the sessions with Flinders Island District High School involved conversations with value and depth. The Flinder’s community showed us the importance of connection to ensure that everyone feels safe to talk about their mental health [...]
Banjo’s helps Tassie get ChatTY
Last month Banjo's Bakery Cafe CEO Jess Saxby handed a cheque over to Stay ChatTY for an incredible $30,793.00. Across May, our 7th #CoffeeMonth with Banjos was held, with 50 cents from every large coffee sold being donated to further awareness here in Tasmania. Many coffees were sipped across May, but [...]
Pulling up your socks for mental health
The Southern Tasmanian Netball League (STNA) have continued their support for mental health for another year. 🎽 For the fourth year in a row the STNA have hosted their “Colourful Sock” weekend helping raise important awareness and remind each other that it’s okay to reach out for help. Thank you to all [...]
Dust off your dancing shoes
We are excited to announce that the Annual Stay ChatTY Gala Ball for 2021 will be on October 16th at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart. Gather your friends and family for what promises to be a fun filled evening raising funds for mental health and suicide prevention. For sponsorship information [...]
Aurora double’s the plus!
Following Aurora Energy's recent “Double the Plus” campaign 💙⚡, Sam and Tash met up with the Aurora team to celebrate their amazing results! We were privileged to be 1 of 3 recipients (alongside Cancer Council and Beacon Foundation) of a community driven initiative, of which we are so grateful for [...]
Energy Solutions becoming a leader in their industry
We are super excited Energy Solutions has come on board as a Stay ChatTY Sponsor. Not only are they focusing on normalising conversations about mental health within their organisation, but they are also implementing an exciting new “Buddy System” which will be rolled out in the coming months. The Buddy [...]
Shorts Day – Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who braved the cold... and braved the conversation with us on Stay ChatTY’s first annual Shorts Day! To the thousands of people around the state, the country (and even in Antarctica 🥶) who wore shorts, wore shorts badges, who held fundraisers, who braved conversations and supported their [...]
Sprintcar race to raise funds
The Sprintcar Association of Tasmania recently fundraised for us over three sprint car meets across Tasmania (in Hobart and Latrobe) leading into the Easter meet. With the support of the crowd and drivers Scott, Rachel and the team were able to raised a total of $2,500.00. Mitch caught up with Rachel [...]
Clubs making mental health a priority
The Tasmanian football season is in full swing, and thankfully many clubs are making mental health a priority. Recently Kylea took the Stay ChatTY Sports Program to both Bridgenorth and South Launceston Football Clubs. Thank you to Shannon, Kate and Lenny from SLFC and also Rob from BFC for helping [...]
Stay ChatTY’s Youth Reference Group
Our Stay ChatTY Youth Reference Group had their first in-person meeting for 2021 last month. Some members travelled for over five hours to be involved on the night where many innovative ideas were brainstormed and action plans put in place. Every single member puts their heart, experiences and passion into [...]
TasRail continue support for mental health
Today some of the Stay ChatTY team headed north to launch an exciting new awareness initiative with the team at TasRail 🚂. After Mitch’s recent visits to share his story with TasRail staff across the state, the team wanted to continue their support for mental health and our key messages. [...]
Nyrstar tee off for Stay ChatTY
Thank you Nyrstar Hobart, for the third year of support through the Annual Golf Day. 27 teams made up of employees past and present, suppliers and sponsors hit off to compete for the David Nichols Memorial Trophy. Even with COVID restrictions limiting numbers, $10,044.30 was raised from prizes, donations and [...]
The Stay ChatTY team is super excited to welcome Sam!
Sam joins us as our Community and Digital Engagement Officer with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in marketing and communications. Sam will be assisting us with all things social media, communications and our engagement with our incredible fundraisers and supporters. We know Sam will help us expand our reach [...]
Give a little, change a lot
This month Officeworks are showing their support through their Round Up to Make a Difference initiative nationally. Round Up to Make a Difference is an initiative that forms part of Officeworks commitment to helping make a positive difference in the communities they serve. Stay ChatTY has been lucky enough to [...]
Brave the cold and brave the conversation
As many of you would have seen, we wanted to find an innovative and impactful way to bring our community together and break down the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide. We recognise that talking about mental health can sometimes be awkward, so on Monday June 21 let’s all come [...]
The Tasmanian Tourism Industry support their workforce through workshops
The first Resilience and Well-Being Workshop for the Tasmanian Tourism Industry (TTI) was delivered here in Hobart this month. Mitch joined Mel Irons (Senior Consultant and Psychologist), Bianca Welsh (restaurant owner and mental health advocate) as well as Ben Fisher from Lifeline Tasmania to deliver a range of mental health-related information [...]
Somerset and Burnie Basketball clubs pays tribute in charity game
Nothing brings a community together better than a game of basketball, particularly on the North West coast.🏀 Combining a common love for sport and a desire for community connection, the Somerset Basketball Club played the Burnie Basketball Club in a charity game. Six of the other NWBU teams also played [...]
Mitch talks with Stubbs Construction in the North
Mitch recently ventured North to share his story with the staff at Stubbs Construction. The Stubbs team have recently engaged in a Community Action Plan with the Relationships Australia Tasmania Suicide Prevention team. An important action of their plan to engage with Mitch to learn about his Lived Experience with [...]
OHA and CHC play off in the 3rd annual Stay ChatTY Round
We are thrilled that the OHA and Canterbury Hockey Clubs have kept the tradition going. It was the 3rd annual SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY Sporting Round between these clubs in April. 🏑 Continued support from sporting clubs such as these really helps to keep these important mental health and suicide prevention [...]
Stay ChatTY x The Hobart Chargers
Stay ChatTY joins the stampede! 🦏 🏀 We are very excited to announce our partnership with the Hobart Chargers. Across the season we will be working together to strengthen team culture, equip players and coaches with tools and strategies for checking in on each other as well as promoting the [...]
Brooke joins the Stay ChatTY team in a boost for Junior Sport!
We are thrilled to be welcoming to the Stay ChatTY team, Brooke Hepburn! 👏 Brooke is joining us to develop and implement a Junior Sports Program across Tasmania. Brooke has recently finished up a wonderful 10-year career playing cricket with the Tasmanian Tigers and Hobart Hurricanes. With qualifications in Nutrition, Dietetics [...]
Banjo’s announce Coffee Month for the seventh year
We are so excited to see #CoffeeMonth with our good friends at Banjo’s Bakery kick off for 2021. All 29 Banjo’s Bakery Café stores across Tasmania will be donating 50 cents from every large coffee sold throughout the month of May to us here at Stay ChatTY. This year, our [...]
Basketball Tasmania’s State Development Program embrace the Sports Program
It has been another successful start to the State Development Program (SDP) season with Basketball Tasmania. Over the course of just one week in March, we were able to present to the boys and girls squads in Hobart, Launceston and Penguin. We feel grateful to be able to return to [...]
Brighton Childcare continue to support our mission
Felicity and her team are passionate about supporting each other as well as the children in their care. Last month Tash was invited along to share our Workplace and Community Presentation with the team. Amongst the activity stations brimming with fun and creative activities for the children that visit, the [...]
Mitch continues important Fairbrother tradition
For the 6th year running Mitch headed North to share his story with the latest group of apprentices joining the team at Fairbrother. The Fairbrother Induction Day is a key day on the speaking calendar that Mitch always looks forward to. Having a background in the trade Mitch has the opportunity [...]
Our partnership with Good Sports goes from strength to strength
The Stay ChatTY Sports Program is proud to work alongside Good Sports again for another year. Through 2021 we will team up with Good Sports to help sporting clubs across the state by creating policy and plans, to promote positive mental health in sporting clubs of Tasmania. Collaborative partners are [...]
‘Build Up’ Tassie gets young people chatting
Ongoing relationships are something we are immensely proud of at Stay ChatTY! We have been fortunate enough to build strong relationships with many members of our community. One of those great relationships is with Build Up Tassie! Build Up Tassie helps young people build practical skills in the trade industry, [...]
Neighbour Day 2021
We are extremely proud to announce that Mitch has become a National Ambassador for Neighbour Day. Neighbour Day is always held on the last Sunday in March, providing all Australians with an opportunity to recognise the strength we draw from our communities, and to continue to build creative connections within neighbourhoods [...]
Bellerive Yacht Club Community show support across 2020
The Scrounges Club has been a long-running initiative of the Bellerive Yacht Club (BYC) and its ever-growing community 🛥️ Each year Members and Sailors make donations (traditionally after Wednesday night twilight races), with funds raised being donated to local charities and organisations. After being selected this year, we were so proud [...]
The Hobart Gymnastics Academy invite the Sports Program to class
To kick off ‘Back to Gym’ the Hobart Gymnastics Academy (HGA) invited Stay ChatTY to chat with their coaches. 🤸♀️ 🤸 Education on our mental health for coaches, parents and members can not only help support the people around us but can help us navigate through challenges in our own [...]
Christmas Lights of Blackmans Bay brings joy and support to their community
Lighting up the community through the Christmas Spirit! 🎄 That is exactly what Dean and Nat have been doing annually through their Christmas Lights of Blackmans Bay initiative. Each year Dean and Nat choose a charity to support, and we were fortunate to be chosen for 2020. Not only did they [...]
Mitch wraps up Tasrail speaking tour
Mitch wrapped up his Lived Experience presentations across the state with the staff at TasRail 🚂 TasRail reached out to Mitch late last year, as they wanted to make the mental health of their staff a real priority in all four sites across the state. The team at TasRail have a [...]
Our Schools Program is back for 2021
Rachel and Renee worked with the grade 10’s at Calvin Christian School during three sessions. 🏫 After successful sessions in 2020 it was so good to be embraced by Calvin Christian School again with this year’s sessions providing space for open and honest conversations about mental health. This was a great [...]
Stories Worth Sharing – Harry’s Story
SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY strongly believes in the power of lived experience to create change. Stories Worth Sharing aims to give a voice to the many people who have struggled with their own mental health, supported others, or have been bereaved by suicide. We hope that these stories will help [...]
Promote Stay ChatTY with our logo on your sports apparel
Winter (sport) is coming 🏉🏑⚽🏐 So, as you finalise rosters and set training schedules, make sure you consider ‘Sporting’ the Stay ChatTY Logo this season. The Stay ChatTY logo represents a strong reminder to check in on both yourself and those around you. Having the Stay ChatTY logo on your playing [...]
New music from Luca Brasi shines a light on mental health
Connection is often built through our words, and we all know how powerful those messages can come through by song. Fellow Tasmanian’s Luca Brasi have gotten behind our mission to create as much awareness as we can about speaking up and seeking support when we need it. With the release [...]
Wilson Homes gather staff and subcontractors to focus on mental health
Wilson Homes staff and sub-contractors have a passion to learn more about and rethink mental health in their industry 👷👷♀️ As part of their annual staff and supplier BBQ, a focus was taken towards breaking down the stigma around discussing mental health and looking out for each other on job sites, [...]
Kingston Crows call back Stay ChatTY to provide support
If you need extra support, just ask. Tony, club president of the Kingston Crows, contacted us recently to return to the club for the second season in a row. Tony realised that the group needed some key reminders when it came to showing support for each other, and we were [...]
School Program wraps up 2020 with St Brendan-Shaw College
Brendan Shaw College in the states North was our last School’s Program visit for 2020! Stay ChatTY would like to say a huge thank you to all Tasmanian schools who have supported our mission to spread positive mental health in schools across 2020. If you are keen to have Stay [...]
Mitch’s keynote impacts the staff at LGAT
In December, Mitch was a keynote speaker at the Local Government Association of Tasmania Conference at Hobart's Wrest Point Casino. Mitch’s presentation was a wonderful fit given the theme of the conference was “reconnect”. Mitch’s story and messages were a timely reminder for delegates to check in on the mental [...]
Stories Worth Sharing – Kyra’s Story
SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY strongly believes in the power of lived experience to create change. Stories Worth Sharing aims to give a voice to the many people who have struggled with their own mental health, supported others, or have been bereaved by suicide. We hope that these stories will help [...]
Fairbrother Construction puts conversations first
After 2 years of organising, Mitch finally found his way to Ulverstone to share his story with over 60 Fairbrother staff. With over 95% of the audience being male, this session was another step in the right direction to help break down the stigma surrounding mental health in the trade [...]
YRG – Australia Post grant recipients
Our Youth Engagement continues to expand thanks to Australia Post. We are excited to announce we were a 2020 Australia Post Community Grant recipient for our project ‘SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY for youth, by youth - positive mental health’. The grant will enable us to provide further tools, support and [...]
Sharpies support Stay ChatTY’s work into 2021
Maddy is leading by example promoting mental health in her sailing community. We are fortunate to work with many amazing members of our community and Maddy Salter is one of them. As vice-president of the Tasmanian Sharpie Association Maddy has a passion to help those around her in building the [...]
Ahpra supports Stay ChatTY
The whole Stay ChatTY team would like to extend a big thank you to Ahpra for their support since 2017. It is generous donations like this that allow us to continue important conversations to our community about mental health. After a challenging year for us all, your support at this [...]
Derwent create good culture at their cricket club
It takes a special person to help us deliver our key messages far and wide. Mark ‘Jabba’ Jablonski (left) is one of those people at the Derwent Cricket Club 🏏 The club is creating a culture of inclusion, equality, kindness with a strong focus on player development. All these efforts are [...]
Firefighters focus on Mitch’s lived experience
Volunteer Fire Brigade crews from Midway Point, Dodges Ferry and Orielton Fire Brigade joined forces last night for an evening focused on mental health. Mitch headed along to share both his story, as well as tips for dealing with mental health issues you or a friend might be experiencing. Encouraging [...]
Cricket Tasmania focus on mental health off the field
Our partnership with Cricket Tasmania continues to strengthen 🏏 Tash recently joined the Cricket Tasmania crew for our Workplace and Community Presentation. The session takes a focus on expanding awareness around mental health and ensuring everyone leaves the room with additional tools and strategies to support themselves, their colleagues and their [...]
Issy and Rach continue their northern schools tour!
Both Wynyard High and Burnie High’s school communities got behind the Stay ChatTY Schools Program being rolled out in October. Within all five sessions, the students showed a vested interest and passion in prioritising mental health. The energy was high in both school communities and we just loved being able [...]
Fairbrother extend their support
We are beyond thrilled that the Fairbrother Foundation have extended their support of us at Stay ChatTY, and our work across Tasmania. After the previous three years of generous support, the Fairbrother Foundation will support us with $7,500.00 per year across three more years. We are excited to find ways to [...]
Stories Worth Sharing – Tommy’s Story
SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY strongly believes in the power of lived experience to create change. Stories Worth Sharing aims to give a voice to the many people who have struggled with their own mental health, supported others, or have been bereaved by suicide. We hope that these stories will help [...]
Suicide Prevention LIFE Awards shining a positive light
Stay ChatTY for the fourth year running, proudly sponsored the Outstanding Contribution to Suicide Prevention by a Young Person award. We were pleased to announce that the winner this year was Matt Etherington. Since 2016, Matt has coached The Big Issue’s Community Soccer Program, an all-abilities social inclusion initiative using [...]
The Sports Program encourages you to “Go Beyond the Banter” this off-season
Make sure you check in with your team mates this off-season. 🏈🏀⚽️ Go beyond the banter. 💙 Check out the video here! #StayChatTY
The new Independent and Catholic Schools Program finally visit Fahan School
Sometimes good things take time! ⏰ And after three years of discussions, the Stay ChatTY Schools Program finally landed at Fahan School with the Grade 12 students. These girls were so passionate about having us visit they continued to look at ways to make sure the session could happen. So, [...]
The St.Lukes Launceston Tornados put mental health into their game plan
Good culture wins games. 🥇 And kindness is one fast track way to boosting good team culture. ✨ The Launceston Tornados 🏀🌪 jumped at the chance to learn more about supporting themselves and their teammates when it comes to mental health. Thank you, Corey and the squad, for making this [...]
Wrapping up R U OK? Day for 2020
On the 10th of September, the Stay ChatTY team were extremely proud to play our part in representing R U OK? on National R U OK? Day. It was an action-packed day that saw our team visit many different organisations across the south of the state. Our conversations shared where [...]
Mitch shares his story to the team at Boags Launceston
The team at Boags Launceston hold an annual staff wellness day at their site in Launceston. This year Boags invited Mitch up to share his story, and to talk about ways we can all better support each other when it comes to mental health. With the majority of the staff [...]
Tash talks to the PRD Nationwide team
We invest a lot of our time into our jobs. That’s why it so important we prioritise talking about mental health in the workplace. Often our colleagues become one of our biggest support networks. Creating more understanding around mental health can strengthen those relationships and provide more confidence to spot the [...]
Coles across Tasmania stock the Stay ChatTY sticker
Have you always wanted a Stay ChatTY sticker on the back of your car? 🚗 Well, thanks to Coles you can now purchase our iconic Stay ChatTY sticker from any of their stores ... statewide! 🛒 Head along to any service desk at Coles here in Tasmania and become part [...]
Banjo’s Bakery continue their support through COVID
This month we celebrated the amazing result from this years’ #CoffeeMonth with our good friends at Banjo’s . A total of 57,692 large coffees were sold at participating stores throughout September, which resulted in a total of $28,846 being raised. We are so thrilled that after such a challenging year [...]
Stay ChatTY highlighted in “Special Interest” speech
Josh Willie MLC (Labour Member for Elwick) decided to focus his “Special Interest” speech in Parliament this month on the positive impact he feels Stay ChatTY has had here in Tasmania. We know there are positive stories out there that come from our work, but the reality is we just don’t [...]
Hurricanes Café pour a cup for charity
September 10 was R U OK? Day. That morning the Stay ChatTY team kicked off a busy day of spreading the R U OK message by catching up with our friends at Cricket Tasmania. Alongside the Cricket Tasmania staff, players and other officials the Stay ChatTY team gathered for a [...]
Schools Program heads back to SVC
This month the Stay ChatTY team wrapped up 6 sessions with St Virgil's College 📚 We have been fortunate to have an ongoing and ever-growing relationship with St Virgil’s College staff and students for the last 6 years. The students as always were really engaged and contributed positively in all [...]
Mitch takes message to Anaconda Hobart
A couple of years ago Mitch shared his story with a group of people where Nick (pictured) formerly worked. Nick these days is Store Manager at Anaconda Hobart, and this week invited Mitch to share with the team at the Cambridge store. Nick has shared with us that Mitch’s story [...]
Youth Reference Group finally get face to face
We wanted to give a huge shout out to our amazing Youth Advisor Joel Berry, and the incredible group of young people he has brought together from across the state. Developing a Youth Reference Group was on our wish list 15 months ago, and thankfully it has become a reality [...]
Cricket Tasmania partners with Stay ChatTY
This month Stay ChatTY launched a very exciting partnership with Cricket Tasmania for the upcoming 2020/21 season and beyond. The partnership demonstrates the ongoing commitment of two Tasmanian organisations to raise awareness about mental health. Cricket Tasmania will be working closely with us to provide players across the Tasmanian [...]
Bracknell Football Club pays tribute
Earlier on this year, the Bracknell Football Club in the state's North reached out to Stay ChatTY to assist them in better educating members of their club and community around mental health. After experiencing loss earlier this year, the club wanted to provide members with as much education and awareness [...]
R U OK? Day 2020
It was one of our biggest days on the calendar in September, marking the 10th as R U OK Day and World Suicide Prevention Day. In the Mercury our very own Mitch and Relationships Australia Tasmania CEO Michael Kelly put together a piece for the ‘Talking Point’. The article highlights [...]
West Devonport Hockey Club tackles mental health
Across the month, Kylea facilitated multiple presentations at the West Devonport Hockey Club 🏑 🐉 To complement these information sessions the club were passionate to reinforce mental health awareness by hosting a Stay ChatTY themed round. Efforts like this not only strengthen bonds between players and teams but bring the [...]
Mitch at Degree C with a new wave of apprentices
Mitch was invited along to share his story with first and second year apprentices from Degree C in Campbell Town. Degree C gathered their newest employees to go over many important aspects to becoming an integral part of the organisation, with mental health as a really strong focus for the [...]
The Schools Program visits St Helens
Julia and Kylea braved the snow earlier in the month to visit St Helens District High School. Sessions were delivered with the grade 9s, 10s, teachers and families about understanding mental wellbeing, keeping mentally fit and helping a friend. The students were really engaged and it was clear the whole [...]
Tash talks to EC students
Tash headed along to Elizabeth College this month to share in a conversation about five ways to make a difference in our own lives and the lives of those around us. This was the first school assembly since the COVID-19 restrictions have been in place. After months of collective challenge, [...]
St.LukesHealth are supporting Stay ChatTY to 2023
With three successful years of collaboration already achieved we are very excited to continue our relationship with St.LukesHealth for the next three! St.LukesHealth is passionate about making a difference in the Tasmanian community and our ongoing partnership sees many exciting ideas ahead. Their ongoing support will enable us to create and [...]
Stories Worth Sharing – Will’s Story
SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY strongly believes in the power of lived experience to create change. Stories Worth Sharing aims to give a voice to the many people who have struggled with their own mental health, supported others, or have been bereaved by suicide. We hope that these stories will help [...]
Issy joins the team
Welcome our newest team member, Isabelle Brighella. Isabelle (Issy) joins us to deliver our Stay ChatTY Schools Program into high schools across the state. Issy is a provisional school psychologist who has worked directly in schools providing support to students and facilitating group skills training workshops. She’s a wealth of [...]
Sally’s Ride raised funds revealed
Bringing the community together for collective impact is something, we at Stay ChatTY, are very passionate about! This month we celebrated the amazing efforts of The Rotary Club of Central Launceston through the Tamar Valley Cycling Challenge feat. Sally’s Ride doing just that! The event was an amazing way to [...]
Clennett’s Mitre 10 Partnership builds a positive ripple effect
12 months into a three-year partnership offers a celebratory milestone as well as an opportunity to stop and reflect on what has been accomplished so far. The Stay ChatTY team always knew the partnership would be a great fit as Clennett’s Mitre 10 are super passionate about the health and [...]
Nyrstar raise funds on their annual Golf Day
For the second year in a row, Nyrstar have kindly chosen us as their charity of choice for their annual Golf Day. Although the actual day of competition was in early March, we have only just been allowed access to collect the funds and to celebrate the effort put in by everyone on the day (being socially distant of course). [...]
Tash makes a big positive impact
At Stay ChatTY, one thing we love is when people take the time to give us feedback. We wanted to share some incredibly kind words we received recently about our Community Engagement Officer, Tash. We are very proud of you Tash, and thank you for your dedication to both our team, and positive mental health across the state. [...]
Happy Birthday to Stay ChatTY
There is no better time than right now for us to thank those that continue to support us and the work we do. To our partner Relationships Australia Tasmania, major sponsors, ongoing supporters, workplaces, community groups, sporting clubs, individuals and many more, we say thank you! Seven years strong and as our team continues to grow, so does [...]