Whats Happening

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 [...]

SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY has sparked thousands of powerful conversations in schools, sporting clubs and workplaces, but we wanted to go BIGGER and find an impactful way to bring our community together. With the goal to encourage more conversations [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

“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!! [...]

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 [...]

“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 [...]

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 [...]