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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
"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 [...]
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 [...]
(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 [...]
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 [...]
(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 [...]
(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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
(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 [...]
(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. [...]
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 [...]
(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 [...]
(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 [...]
(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 [...]
(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, [...]
(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 [...]
(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 [...]
(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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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! [...]
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 [...]
(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 [...]
(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 [...]
(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 [...]
(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 [...]
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 [...]
(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 [...]
(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 [...]
(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 [...]
(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 [...]
(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 [...]
(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 [...]
(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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Stay ChatTY & Banjos join forces for the 9th consecutive year This May, Banjo’s Bakery Café will take action in support of Stay ChatTY’s mission to stop stigma and spark conversations. From May 1 – May 31, [...]
Win Pizza for a year DEFINITIONS Competition period means from Wednesday 21 September 2022 until Wednesday 28 September 2022 (6-day period). Entrant means Tasmania resident aged 18 years and over. Major Prize: Win free pizza for a year. Details: Open to Tasmanian [...]
World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10) is held each year to raise awareness of suicide around the world. It is an important reminder of the role each of us can play in preventing suicide and supporting those impacted [...]
With R U OK? Day approaching - September 8 - I will proudly don my bright yellow RUOK tee Community Ambassador tee. I wanted to reflect on my recent trip to America, where I took part in the [...]
Contagious? That sounds like a cheeky word to be using during a pandemic… But... can you remember that feeling you experience when someone does something kind for you? Or, when you show compassion towards someone in your life? [...]
Banjo’s Bakery Café will make noise for the 8th consecutive year alongside SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY as part of their annual Coffee Month Fundraiser – donating 50c from every large coffee sold in any Tasmanian Banjos [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
G’day I’m Justin. I’m a plumber by trade and have been in the construction industry for over 31 years now. I have had my battles over the years as a teenager in and out of hospital many times between the [...]
Stories Worth Sharing gives a voice to the many people who have struggled with their own mental health, supported others, or have been bereaved by suicide. If this watching this brings up anything for you, please contact [...]
This is what I went through last year, with depression. Running has been a part of my life for 38 years. I started long-distance and trail running four years ago. Trail running is my physical,emotional and spiritual space. It [...]
My name is Bridget, and I have a complicated relationship with my brain. For the past 13 years, it has been a bit of a fair-weather friend. My brain and I, we’ve been through a lot. My story is based [...]
The Schools Program took to the North East this month as Julia and Kat presented to Scottsdale High School. They achieved a mammoth task of hosting 6 student sessions in just 3 days, and to top it off they were [...]
We are so excited to have the support from the amazing Francesca Collections team this August. This month the Stay ChatTY awareness bracelet comes made for everyone, at $49 each, every purchase sees $20 comes to our organisation. Thank you [...]
This month Netball Tasmania worked closely with Stay ChatTY to hold the very first SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY round in female sport. Thanks to Laura Elliot for driving this state wide event. We had representation in Devonport, Launceston and Hobart [...]
This month Katie Taylor ran the Glenorchy fun run. She did this to help Stay ChatTY raise much needed awareness around mental health and the benefits of having a conversation. Not only did Katie do an amazing job on the [...]
Big day for Mitch McPherson this month as he attended the first ever Roses in the Ocean Lived Experience Summit in Brisbane. Close to 200 people from all across the country gathering to share knowledge, experience, ideas, and most of [...]
This month James was invited along to Lauderdale Football Club where an extra special event was held, collaborating with lululemon Australia and New Zealand through Jacqueline Liffiton who put the girls through a stretch down and mindfulness session after the [...]
It’s been a pretty cold August I am sure we can all agree. A few weeks ago Mitch was invited to stay the night at the Cradle Mountain Hotel to talk to their staff about his lived experience. Lucky for [...]
Our team took some time out this month for a quick trip up to Hobart’s Mt Wellington (clearly couldn’t get to the top). We believe in team bonding, and we know it is key to achieving great results as an [...]
This month Mitch caught up with the SRC of Howrah Primary school to thank them in person for the money they raised for Stay ChatTY. The SRC had a great idea to have the school wear red and blue accessories [...]
Early in July saw Clarence Football Club and Lauderdale Football Club do battle for the fourth annual #StayChatTY cup. Both clubs wore specially made Stay ChatTY guernsey’s, and continue to shower our organisation with support. Congratulations to Lauderdale Football Club [...]
This month marks 5 years since Stay ChatTY became an incorporated association. Working in suicide awareness is certainly at times challenging, but most of the time we feel a strong sense of achievement. Our team are so grateful for the [...]
Over the last few months Mitch has developed a great relationship with local morning radio personalities Jimmy and Nath at HIT 100.9. Recently Mitch caught up with the guys to chat about the upcoming Stay ChatTY Ball on the 4th [...]
Thanks to Harcourts Tasmania for inviting Mitch to share his personal story this morning. Property sales is a high paced, and at times highly stressful environment, so we are grateful that the organisation are putting a focus on their staff’s [...]
Over the month of July, Donna Brown from Tasmania has been walking 300kms from León to Santiago. Raising money and awareness as part of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in northern Spain. Today Donna finished her amazing challenge, and in [...]
Shout out to Aiden Grace who this month took the dreadlocks off for Stay ChatTY. Thanks to everyone who donated to get the total to $2000. Thanks for the support in raising awareness to an important issue. Looking real fresh [...]
Kat Pullen joined Speak up Stay ChatTY and RA this month to work on the School Program with Julia. Kat has worked as a Registered Nurse for five years in mental health and other areas of nursing practice. Kat is excited [...]
Over the past few months the year 12 group at Launceston Grammar have been holding events in a bid to raise funds for our #charity. One event was a night long walkathon, which all students participated in. This month Mitch headed up to [...]
From July 1-16 Donna Brown will be walking 300kms from Leon to Santiago as part of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in Northern Spain. Donna has chosen our charity as well as Lend a Hand to Hugo (Tasmanian charity raising awareness to [...]
Back on AFL Grand Final day of 2017, over 10 players for the Scottsdale Football Club got together and fundraised to shave their heads. In the lead up to the big shave, players set up their own My Cause page and raised [...]
The end of May saw us wrap up our fourth #coffeemonth with our good friends at Banjos. This month we had the privilege of accepting a cheque from the team for a huge $31,570!!! We would like to thank all 39 Banjo's Bakery [...]
This month Mitch had a fantastic day sharing his story with the group of Shiploads Store Captains. The management crew are passionate about breaking down barriers, encouraging conversations, and for their staff to know where to find help when they [...]
This month saw the STNA rally together to help raise awareness and funds for our charity. The idea (thought up by longtime supporter Isabella Pace) was to have all players and umpires don colorful and crazy socks for all games [...]
IMPACT UTAS is a global health society run by medical students at the University of Tasmania. Annually they hold a quiz night at Hotel SOHO and each year two charities are the beneficiary of funds raised. This year we were [...]
Jimmy was in Penguin and Launceston this month, talking to some young basketball talent from the North and North West Coast. Bringing the conversation about mental health into sporting clubs is so important for good team cohesion. If you are [...]
The team have been busy travelling the state rolling out our Schools Program! This month we visited St Helen’s for an action packed week of awareness raising. The Schools Program helps students understand mental health and recognise signs and symptoms. [...]
James kicked off his very first Sports Program presentation with The North Hobart Football Club this month. Sporting clubs are such an important place for a lot of us, they are a place where we can feel valued, and experience a [...]
Australian Cricket Captain Tim Paine showing some #StayChatTY love. It’s getting a bit fresh outside so make sure you get your hoodie orders in. https://staychatty.com.au/product/unisex-hoodie-grey/
The Clarence Football Club U/16 boys launched their fresh guernseys this month. The jumpers (which they will wear all season) proudly display the #StayChatTY and #RAtas logos. Breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health has to be a collective effort [...]
James and Julia headed north to Parklands High School this month to deliver the #StayChatTY Schools Program. Before the grade 9 students participate in our 1.5 hour program, the team held a 45 minute session with school staff. This process allows staff not only [...]
Stay ChatTY is proud to support the upcoming Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Forum. The 2018 Forum took place on Thursday 24 May at the Tailrace Centre, Launceston. The Forum program featured excellent speakers who are leaders in the field of suicide [...]
Every now and again we receive some great feedback from people we cross paths with from around the state. This month we want to share some recent feedback from a presentation Mitch delivered into a workplace. Stories that make us [...]
Once again our good friends at Banjo’s are helping us to spread our message that having a conversation is vital to our positive mental health. Banjo's has been a huge support of Stay ChatTY and for the fourth consecutive year has hosted [...]
This month our team attended the special screening of “Suicide: The Ripple Effect”, hosted by the Athol - The Art of Wellness. It was a huge turn out, and all proceeds were donated to Stay ChatTY. The film that follows the story [...]
We recently presented to the parent cohort of St Mary’s College Hobart. Over 40 parents came out to hear Mitch share his story, who then handed over to Julia who spoke about how to best support young people with their [...]
We teamed up with Lululemon to host the second “Here to be” yoga and meditation session. Together and as a community we bring meditation into the lives of those suffering from mental health. Yoga and meditation are powerful tools to [...]
We are extremely humbled by the work that Red Cross do in order to save lives. Many people across Australia and the world are in need of blood to assist in their recovery, maintain their wellbeing or to save their [...]
Every year the Year 12’s at Launceston Church Grammar School walk for 24 hours straight on an 80km journey to raise awareness and funds for their chosen charity. This year the students have chosen us as their charity of choice, [...]
This month we are excited to introduce our newest team member, James Rice. James will be leading the Stay ChatTY Sports Program, and will be delivering mental health awareness workshops to sporting clubs across Tasmania. James joins us with a [...]
This month we launched our new SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY Sports Program, in collaboration with the Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s Good Sports Program to deliver mental health literacy training to clubs across Tasmania. The Stay ChatTY Sports Program facilitates an evidence-based mental [...]
For 2018, the Shoreline Plaza have selected us as their charity of choice. Our logo is on entrance doors and we have collection containers in most stores. This is just another way for everyone to be reminded that it is [...]
This month we celebrated Harmony Day, a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home. Our team truly believes in respect and the importance of being kind to those around us. We encourage everyone to accept others for [...]
We are extremely humbled by The Hutchins School who announced us as their charity of choice for 2018. We were voted in by the Head Prefect Group and we are thrilled that mental health is a main focus for their [...]
This month we sent Mitch over to Melbourne to deliver his story to the staff at Computershare Abbotsford. Computershare take a lot of pride in the well-being of their staff. By having Mitch share his story, along with our charities [...]
We teamed up with headspace in Schools TAS to present to the parent community of St Virgil’s College. We had over 50 parents attend to hear a lived experience with suicide and how to support young people with their mental [...]
Neighbour Day is recognised on March 25th each year. At Stay ChatTY we are always encouraging you to check in with those around you, including your neighbours. Strong community connections ensure better relationships with the people who live around us. The [...]
Every year the Year 12 cohort at Launceston Church Grammar School walk for 24 hours straight on an 80km journey to raise awareness and funds for their chosen charity. This year the students have chosen us as their charity of [...]
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