Empowering Apprentices: A Day of Mental Health Upskilling with Degree C Tasmania
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 a part of the Degree C Tasmania 1st year Apprentice's [...]
The Jewellery Factory weaves love with its Stay ChatTY friendship bracelet
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 to life: a token woven with a twist, symbolising the [...]
The North-West community rallies for the annual Game for Tarkyn
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 of the Game for Tarkyn, an integral event within the [...]
The Hobart Hash House Harriers paint the town red
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 on their Annual full moon “Red Dress Run” for a [...]
Sacred Heart College prioritises mental health as students get back to school
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 a heavy topic, our Schools Program is all about uplifting [...]
Kingborough Lions United FC battles Olympia FC Warriors at the SUSC charity round
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 waves of positivity from the Stay ChatTY Charity Shield Round! [...]
10 years since our first ever statewide initiative: the ‘Tour de Tig’
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 of our first ever statewide initiative, the "Tour de Tig". [...]
Jewellery that gives back: $16,920 donated from the sales of the Francesca awareness bracelet!
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 Jewellery. The Francesca team has not just preached these words [...]
RedZed comes through with a hit donation at the Hurricanes x Stay ChatTY 2024 BBL match
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 New Year celebration at Blundstone Arena, attending a thrilling BBL [...]
If you like a good old ‘best of’… check out our most popular stories of 2023!
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 incredible year of impact together with the community Have you [...]
Sports Clubs: Make Runs Maxi is funding your Mental Health First Aid Training!
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 Mental Health First Aid training in Launceston on the 13-14 [...]
Junior tennis athletes learn how to BOUNCE back during the Hobart International
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 with some of the state's most promising tennis junior athletes. [...]
First responders put their mask on first ahead of the busy Christmas holiday
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 mental health and well-being. In the Hobart region, Mitch had [...]
Kings Meadows High School students look after each other at the ‘Healthy Me’ Expo
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. The annual event, organised by the student leaders, has become [...]
Burnie Surf Life Saving Club learning to ride out the waves of mental health
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 in the swell the junior and senior athletes joined us [...]
Keeping it kind for National Kindness Day and during this festive season
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 the festive season to keep space and practice kindness for [...]
RACT partner with Brand Tas for two incredible events celebrating Tasmanian stories and community
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 their 100 Year celebrations, to share some Tasmanian stories at [...]
Resilience on and off the pitch with Futsal Tas
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 the team and Alex spoke about the importance of tapping [...]
Hobart gets together to enjoy a spook-tacular Halloween Haunted House
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 House'. Sarah and her family have been opening their doors [...]
Lifeblood team donates their time for one another
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 in the Workplace & Community Presentation. Their work is so [...]
Sacred Heart College working together to promote positive mental health
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 students! Our team absolutely loved their time at the College, [...]
Department of NRET come together for fitness, conversations, and creating connections
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 together as a collective for the first time as a [...]
2023 – An incredible year of impact together with the community
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 Tasmanian and broader community. This year we stayed true to [...]
You’re Invited to the Brand Tasmania X RACT Launceston Partner Event!
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 evening of inspiration and conversation in Launceston. Hear the stories [...]
Clennett’s Mitre 10 Awards Night
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 together their team from across the state and celebrated their [...]
High School students building awareness skills together
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. We discussed how stress and anxiety can show up in [...]
Huonville community hike together for youth
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 where members of the local and broader community came together [...]
Mackillop come together to enjoy some quiz fun for a great cause
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 quiz night was to raise money and awareness for [...]
Zeehan making a difference together
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 in the Centre’s Mental Health Week activities. Sharing time with [...]
Launceston Grammar students Brave the Shave for mental health
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 to be part of the event, as the school came [...]
RACT continue driving positive mental health messages
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 shared our Workplace & Community session with both the Burnie [...]
St Marys District School normalising open conversations
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 two sessions with students ranging from Grades 9-12. The students [...]
Fairbrother backs Stay ChatTY’s Sports Program
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 unsuccessful in securing ongoing funding for our Stay ChatTY Sports [...]
Tassie steps up for positive mental health
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 globally on October 10. In Tasmania this year Mental Health [...]
Stay ChatTY Gala Ball 2023 – Celebrating a Decade of Impact
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 of Stay ChatTY, and a decade of impact that continues [...]
Cricket Tasmania and Hurricane’s Batting for Positive Mental Health
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 collaboration to enhance mental health awareness across Cricket Tasmania players [...]
Junior Soccer stars chat about how they can Bounce back
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 training last week. We looked at how some well-known athletes [...]
Swim Club creating positive waves together
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 with the athletes this year! The team built on their [...]
I’m Here to Hear this R U OK? Day
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 let the people you care about, know that you’re here, [...]
Staff and Students normalising open conversations
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 supported by School Health nurse Julie, who is a huge [...]
Hutchins get Freezin’ for a Reason
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 Derwent in support of Stay ChatTY for their annual Freezin’ [...]
Mitch gets ChatTY about the importance of kindness
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 the week with a Q &A with Mitch at the [...]
World Suicide Prevention Day
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 of WSPD is the recognition that everyone can make a [...]
Community Cruisin’ together for a Cause
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 the incredible cars being showcased, with a turnout of hundreds [...]
Teachers and Parents get ChatTY with our NEW Program Sessions Available
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 health and resilience and build their confidence to achieve positive [...]
McConnell Dowell Building a better future
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 the Pre-cast Facility had workers from a large number of [...]
Junior Footy Club kicking goals at Kick-A-Thon
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 they had to utilise both ovals. The Under 10 and [...]
Aurora Energy Wellness on the front foot
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 seeing Aurora bringing their teams together to show how important [...]
Stay ChatTY Gala Ball – Prep in full Swing
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 Love joining us as Co-MC's. With these three taking the [...]
200 Students get ChatTY at Riverside High
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 the entire grade. We were super impressed with the level [...]
Build Up Tassie Talk Mental Health
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 mental health. As always, we are grateful for the ongoing [...]
Mitch Reflects on 10 Years of Stay ChatTY
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. Tears streaming down my face as I put pen to [...]
Run for Mental Health tackles the “Double Everest”
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” challenge is to run twice the height of Mount Everest [...]
Mens Health Week
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 also importantly men's mental health and emotional wellbeing. Through a [...]
Shorts Day 2023
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 organisations across the state – sharing in lots of photos, [...]
Introducing our new Junior Sports Program Bounce
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 importance of teamwork. Through activities and brainstorming, athletes are [...]
A night of purpose for mental health
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 Health Charity Ball was a hit, with funds raised on [...]
Corpus Christi continue to support Stay ChatTY’s message
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 high school, being yourself, being respectful, and of course some [...]
Wynyard High breaking down the stigma
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 shows that these conversations don’t always have to be heavy [...]
Stay ChatTY Gala Ball Sold Out
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 of celebration of 10 years of Stay ChatTY, and a [...]
Strait Link committed to positive change for mental health
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 Health First Aid Facilitator, and has now delivered the training [...]
Stay ChatTY Shield
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 loved seeing the blue and red ribbons worn by teams [...]
Banjo’s X Stay ChatTY Month
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 to normalise mental health conversations - according to the Australian [...]
Shorts Day!
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 in shorts – as it can be to talk about [...]
Stay ChatTY head ‘on island’
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 with those around us and building networks within our community. [...]
RACT gives back to it’s members
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 be part of a special evening. It was remarkable to [...]
Great laughs and banter at Deloraine High
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 to do so in a way that shows mental health [...]
Schizophrenia World Awareness Week
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. The campaign looked to amplify the voice of lived experience [...]
Lifeline Suicide Bereavement Groups (Albie house)
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 and help the community by offering trust in an open [...]
Have you ever considered becoming a sponsor for the Stay ChatTY Ball?
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!
How will you brave it this Shorts Day?
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 is our reminder that as a collective, we can do [...]
Do you know much about our Sports Program?
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 concepts around mental health. Recently we presented multiple sessions of [...]
9th annual Banjos bakery x Stay ChatTY month!
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” to spark conversations about normalise mental health conversations - according [...]
The sticker the sparked a movement
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 to do that than make sure our car that travels [...]
Intimate session at Collins SBA shares the importance of mental health
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 and wellbeing and looking out for each other has continued [...]
Nystar continues to support mental health year after year!
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. We would like to extend our gratitude to participants, sponsors, [...]
10 years of the Stay ChatTY Cup!
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. These two clubs were two of the very first organisations [...]
Mitch shares values with Wynyard High
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 and how he exemplifies the focus of the day, courage. [...]
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference
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 young people. 75% of mental disorders first emerge before the [...]
It makes CENTS to Stay ChatTY
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, across Banjo’s Tasmanian stores, the community will be encouraged to [...]
Stay ChatTY move into Softball
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, and all of those associated, for choosing Stay ChatTY to [...]
Build up Tassie
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 each of the courses for 2023. For the first visit [...]
Neighbours Every Day
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 we are stoked to support such an important initiative. Loneliness [...]
North Melbourne Football Club Launch
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 with the great Alastair Clarkson. We are thrilled to share [...]
Smithton community put mental health first
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 presentations across two days to Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation, Smithton [...]
Welcome Alex and Leah
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 energy and a passion for helping Stay ChatTY continue to [...]
Nominations for the LiFE Awards now open!
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 someone doing some great work in the community that deserves [...]
The Stay ChatTY impact… 10 years on.
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 stigma around suicide and spark conversations has definitely created a [...]
Hirequip passionate about sparking conversations
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 to check in on each other. 10% of the profits [...]
Riverside share in the importance of mental health
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. We have visited this club a number of times over [...]
4 years of support for the Schools Program
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 new phase of funding, we have loved reflecting on the [...]
The East Coast put a spotlight on mental health
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 community for not only a fun night out, but an [...]
Triathlon Tasmania build squad’s inner coach
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 resilience. If you would like to book in a session [...]
ChatTY at Bell Bay
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 will serve as a daily reminder for their 250+ team, [...]
East Coast Awareness Cocktail Party, another huge success
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 attendees. All there in support of the collective mission to [...]
Simon takes on the toughest half marathon for mental health
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 the toughest half marathon globally! In a show of grit [...]
440KM for Tas Port’s mental health
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 and shared vocabulary around mental heath. This was Tash’s second [...]
Stay ChatTY visits King Island
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 amazing local food! We also managed to explore the Community [...]
Run for Tarkyn
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 like this cannot happen without some pretty special people with [...]
Stay ChatTY batter up for 2023
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 our relationship and we look forward to working together again [...]