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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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' [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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! [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Mitch taking part in a Question and Answer session with grade 10 students at Hobart City High School. Hobart City High School recently held a mental health focused week. The Grade 10 students and staff kicked off [...]
Tomorrow, September 10, marks World Suicide Prevention Day, an annual day to raise awareness of suicide prevention and reduce stigma around suicide. This day is recognised around the world, observed in more than 60 countries. A key emphasis [...]
Hundreds took to the streets in honour of their mate through a recent car cruise, finishing up at the Dunalley Hotel. Sam & Tash joined the crew for some great conversations on the day and got to see [...]
We are so grateful to have the opportunity to deliver program sessions in schools all across Tasmania. Now entering its 6th year of delivery, the Stay ChatTY Schools program sessions are designed to strengthen students awareness of mental [...]
Mitch had the absolute pleasure recently of speaking at a tool-box meeting with those involved in the construction of the New Bridgewater Bridge Project. McConnell Dowell is the lead contractor for the job, and the meeting held at [...]
We had a great evening At Anzac Park last week with Lindisfarne Junior Football Club! The Two Blues had their Kick-A-Thon fundraiser, with so many players taking part and trying to kick as far as they could that [...]
Aurora Energy recently held wellness expos in their Hobart and Launceston offices for their team. Mitch, Alex and Kylea headed along across the state to share in conversations about prioritising mental health and all things wellness. We loved [...]
Our team have been busy behind the scenes, working on finalising all the upcoming details for our SOLD OUT Stay ChatTY Gala Ball 2023- Celebrating a Decade of Impact. We are thrilled to have Brent Costelloe & Georgia [...]
Our Stay ChatTY Schools team headed along to Riverside High School in the states North recently. Riverside High have around 200 students across grade 10, and this year we were able to deliver GritFit over 8 sessions to [...]
Tash headed up North recently, back to chat with the latest group involved in the Build Up Tassie Program, to share in conversation about ways to support those around us as well as ourselves in relation to our [...]
To kick off our birthday week celebrations, our Founder Mitch put together a reflection for the Mercury Talking Point. *Sensitive content below “I will never forget the moment, sitting on my bed at my Dad’s place in Tranmere. [...]
One of our longest ambassadors, Ben Hirst (Run for Mental Health), set himself another mammoth physical challenge for June 2023 to raise dollars and awareness for mental health. This time, taking on the ‘Double Everest’! Ben’s “Double Everest” [...]
This year’s theme for Mens Health week, June 12 – 18, was ‘Healthy Habits’ and creates an opportunity to highlight the importance of men's health in our communities. Men's Health Week focuses on not just physical health, but [...]
It was a cold one for Shorts Day 2023 on June 22… but that didn’t stop nearly 20,000 Tasmanians getting behind our mission; to brave the cold and brave the conversation. Our small but mighty team visited 38 [...]
We are so excited to announce the launch of our newest Junior Sports Program presentation – BOUNCE. BOUNCE is an interactive 45 minute presentation designed to help young athletes (ages 10-14) develop resilience, identify their strengths and understand [...]
The Greater Purpose Tas has once again put on another incredible fundraiser recently in Devonport. Arabella Gillies is a fantastic example of the impact one person can make for their local community. The second ever "Winter Wonderland" Mental [...]
For the past 4 years, Corpus Christi Primary School have invited Mitch (a former student) in for a special visit with the grade 6 students. The discussion focused on acknowledging our emotions, speaking up, being kind, transitioning to [...]
Our schools program recently headed out to Wynyard High School Tasmania to have a session with their Grade 10s. GritFit is built in a way that aims to engage students in conversations about mental health and kindness and [...]
In June, our much-awaited Stay ChatTY Gala Ball 2023 tickets were released on sale, with an incredible response in support from the community, and selling out within 4 days. The Gala Ball this year will be a night [...]
After having Mitch visit their site some years ago, the team at Strait Link in the North-West of Tasmania are now doing some incredible work in the mental health space. Nathan Hunt (pictured), is now a qualified Mental [...]
Every year the First National Kingston Blues Netball Club and Karana Netball Club compete for the Stay ChatTY Shield. Leading up to this Netball round, both clubs have recognised that conversations and checking in becomes more normalised. We [...]
This May was the 9th annual Banjos Bakery x Stay ChatTY month with all 28 Tasmanian Banjo’s stores getting involved to raise awareness for Stay ChatTY. This year’s campaign has focused on the number “45” to spark conversations [...]
Shorts Day, Thursday 22 June is quickly approaching, being only 2 weeks away now. As the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter, we are reminded that it can be uncomfortable to be a little cold especially [...]
Kylea and Callan recently visited King Island to share with and learn from their community. While on the island they shared in sessions with teachers, parents, students and community members - highlighting the importance of kindness, checking in [...]
Our good friends at RACT recently hosted an event for their members to head along and hear Mitch share his story. This ended up being a sold out event with over 200 people coming out to attend and [...]
We absolutely loved heading along to Deloraine High School recently, to present Gritfit to their Grade 9 & 10’s. Gritfit is built in a way that aims to engage participants in conversations about mental health and Kindness, and [...]
This year World Schizophrenia Awareness Week was observed in Australia on May 21st – 27th which aims to raise public awareness about schizophrenia and to reduce the stigma associated with the condition. The theme for 2023 is Rebuilding a better mental health system together. [...]
Albie House exists to ensure that every Tasmanian that is experiencing grief, loss or distress due to suicide will feel supported and not lost and alone in their grief. The Suicide Bereavement Group meet monthly on a Tuesday [...]
We have a limited number of Sponsorship Packages available and would love your support in celebrating 10 Years of Stay ChatTY. Email staychatty@reltas.com.au to find out more!
As the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter, we are reminded that it can be uncomfortable to be a little cold especially in shorts – as it can be to talk about mental health. Shorts Day [...]
Some people might think that talking about mental health has to be serious and heavy, but here at Stay ChatTY we recognise that ensuring our presentations are engaging, interactive and fun helps people to open up to the [...]
May has arrived!! Which means it’s the 9th annual Banjos Bakery x Stay ChatTY month All 28 Tasmanian Banjo’s stores will be raising awareness for Stay ChatTY throughout May This year’s campaign is focused around the number “45” [...]
Stay ChatTY started with a sticker that sparked a movement. A simple reminder to check in on someone you care about We want to stand loud and proud behind our simple yet significant message, and what better way [...]
Collins SBA recently invited Mitch into their Hobart office to share his story with their staff. It was a small, intimate session that was really well received from the team “The conversation around the importance of mental health [...]
For the fifth year straight Nyrstar Australia - Hobart has supported Stay ChatTY through their Annual Golf Day. Employees past and present, suppliers and sponsors took to the green in a day full of connection and friendly competition. [...]
Recently we saw Lauderdale Football Club take on the Clarence Football Club for the annual Stay ChatTY Cup Incredibly, this was be the 10th year that these two clubs have proudly taken part in this very special tradition. [...]
Wynyard High School in the states North West recently held an all school Values Day. To kick off the day, Mitch was invited along for Q&A with the grade 7-10 students and staff answering questions about his journey [...]
Attended by service providers and stakeholders from across the world, the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference on the Gold Coast provided three days of learning, networking and growing a greater understanding for the complexities of working with [...]
It’s always so exciting when we get to introduce Stay ChatTY to a new sport. Softball Tasmania recently reached out to engage us to deliver our Sports Program to players and officials here in Hobart. We thank Eve, [...]
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