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We love visiting Build Up Tassie each year as part of all their course inductions. Tash will head out to the Bridgewater Trade Training Centre 5 times throughout the year to share in conversation with the students in [...]

Knowing your neighbours, and your broader community has never been more important. That’s the message from Relationships Australia Tasmania the home of the annual ‘Neighbours Every Day’ campaign. Mitch is a proud ambassador for Neighbour’s Every Day, and [...]

Today Alex who heads up our Sports Program joined our long time Ambassador, Ben Hirst and headed along to the North Melbourne FC season launch. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet with other NMFC affiliates, and connect [...]

Smithton is a stunning part of Tasmania, filled with friendly people, spectacular views and delicious food… even the drive to get there is breathtaking! Alex, Kylea and Callan recently travelled to this amazing corner of Tassie to deliver [...]

Alex and Leah have recently come on board as the newest Stay ChatTY team members. Alex as the Project Officer – Sports Program and Leah as Project Support Officer and Program Facilitator. Both come to us with incredible [...]

The LIFE Awards celebrate the amazing work that Tasmanians do in the areas of suicide prevention, intervention and postvention. Stay ChatTY proudly sponsors a category in this important event, and we would love for our followers to nominate [...]

Here at Stay ChatTY we will never truly know the positive impact we have had on the Tasmanian Community in the past 10 years. But what we do know is that one person’s dedication to break down the [...]

Johno and the team at Hirequip are passionate about sharing the importance of sparking conversations. Together they came up with the idea to customise one of their excavators in Stay ChatTY blue to remind those on job sites [...]

Callan recently visited Riverside Cricket Club to deliver our Stress to Strengths program over a weekly shared dinner. The club had incredible culture and a real belief in the importance of sharing and taking care of each other. [...]

Coming into the new school year we wanted to show gratitude to the Tasmanian Government, and in particular the Department for Education, Children and Young People for their support across the past 4 years. As we enter a [...]

Mitch recently headed to Buckland to accept a very generous donation of $8000 from the Spring Bay Rotary Club Lead by Sophie (pictured) an East Coast Awareness Cocktail event was held last October in Triabunna. Bringing together the [...]

Thanks for an amazing session Triathlon Tasmania Inc. We loved presenting our Junior Sports Program to members of your Fairbrother squad. Our Junior Sports Program is designed to help young athletes listen to their inner coach and build [...]

ChatTY at Bell Bay After its long journey from its manufacturer in the USA, Liberty’s new slag transporter “ChatTY” has arrived at their smelter in Bell Bay. This large machine is proudly sporting the Stay ChatTY logo and [...]

East Coast Awareness Cocktail Party, another huge success Mitch and James headed along to the East Coast Awareness Cocktail Party last month to show their support and enjoy an evening at the Spring Bay Mill, amongst hundreds of [...]

Simon takes on the toughest half marathon for mental health On Sunday November 20, the 2022 Point to Pinnacle will see thousands of participants walk or run to the pinnacle of kunanyi/Mount Wellington. This event has been dubbed [...]

440KM for Tas Port’s mental health 440km, six  Tas Ports locations across the state and an incredible amount of mental health conversations had. Sharing with an entire organisation statewide, is a great way to bring a stronger understanding [...]

Stay ChatTY visits King Island The King Island Phoenix Community House received a Mental Health Week grant to have us visit the island and share with locals. The event included a Community Presentation and Sport Presentation served with [...]

Run for Tarkyn Recently the Run for Tarkyn event was held for the second year, with runners and walkers taking off from Burnie Park and finishing at Table Cape, all in the name of prioritising mental health! Events [...]

Stay ChatTY batter up for 2023 Stay ChatTY and Cricket Tasmania (in conjunction with the Hobart Hurricanes) have worked over many years, to deliver mental health awareness initiatives. Last month we had the opportunity to strengthen and grow [...]

Coffees all round Tash joined the team at The Young Group recently to share our Workplace Presentation. Coffees were had all round, with the local roaming barista dropping in to make sure everyone was ready to settle into [...]

Kindness continues at St Virgil’s College 2022 has delivered us another opportunity to share in 7 School Program sessions with the Year 9’s at St Virgil’s College. We always love heading along to St Virgil’s, and appreciate the [...]

“I just wanted to say thank you for all you with with the SDP athletes this week - the feedback from parents, coaches and athletes has been super positive and personally I took a lot out of the [...]

Each year Corpus Christi Catholic School invites both Issy and Mitch (former students) along to have a well-being focused session with the grade 6 group. The session allows Mitch and Issy to talk about their time and fond [...]

It has been a busy and exciting time for the Junior Sport Program with Brooke connecting and presenting to many young athletes. We also kicked off our first official Parents and Coaches Presentation at Launceston City Football Club!! [...]

“Sometimes (most of the time) I don’t know what I am doing, I’m just doing the best I can.” A moment for personal reflection. A humanising moment. A moment of connection and realisation. In my opinion, the most [...]

Mitch and Kylea headed along to visit the grade 9-12 students at Scotch Oakburn College. The School is supporting Stay ChatTY through awareness and fundraising across Term 1. Mitch was able to share a small part of his [...]

This year on Sunday 27 March, Neighbour Day celebrates 20 years of connecting communities. Neighbour Day is Relationships Australia’s national campaign that encourages all Australians to build social connections in their local community and reduce loneliness. Loneliness is [...]

Mitch visited the team at PFG in Hobart’s North this week to share his story. Such a wonderful group of people with a real focus on the well-being of their people. It was a privilege for us to [...]

Nominations for the 2022 LiFE Awards close Wednesday 9th March so get your entries in. This LIFE Awards celebrate the amazing work that Tasmanians do in the areas of suicide prevention, intervention and postvention. Stay ChatTY proudly sponsors [...]

The inaugural Run for Tarkyn event was held in Burnie in October last year, with runners taking off from Burnie Park and finishing at Table Cape, all in the name of prioritising mental health! Events like this cannot [...]

As the end of the cricket season approaches, the Great Northern Cricket Club wanted to make sure having a visit from Stay ChatTY to talk with their players in the men’s and women’s programs was achieved. In season, [...]

We always love joining forces with Hit100.9 Hobart brekkie boys Jimmy and Nath. Make sure you tune in Monday mornings for the weekly #ChattyCheckIn where Mitch joins the team to talk about all things mental health. We have [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]