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This festive season, why not give a gift that makes a real impact? 🎁🎄 Every piece of batyr merchandise – from jumpers to singlets, socks to budgy smugglers – supports our life-changing youth mental health education and programs across Australia. 💙 Affordable, fun, and perfect for summer, each purchase is more than just a gift – it’s a way to show your commitment to mental health. Order now to receive your items in time for Christmas and wear your impact! https://lnkd.in/gkwpJ6N4 #mentalhealthmatters #christmasgifts #suicideprevention #youthmentalhealth #blackfriday #cybermonday

5,300km. 8–9 months. A 200kg cart of supplies. One extraordinary mission: supporting youth mental health across Australia. As Mark continues his Trek for Youth Mental Health, he’s now over 1,300km into his 5,300km walk - making his way across WA’s eastern corridor toward the NT and Uluru. This Christmas, Mark is aiming to raise $53,000 to help batyr deliver preventative mental health education to young people who need it most. Every $30 donated allows us to reach another young person with practical tools to look after their mental wellbeing. He’s already raised nearly $18,000 - an incredible effort - but there’s still a long way to go. If your organisation or team is looking for a meaningful cause to support this festive season, we’d love for you to join Mark’s journey.  🙌 Show your support by making a donation here: https://lnkd.in/gVeBmcyq 

We’ve just wrapped up our grant project in North Queensland, delivering much-needed mental health education at Mackay Northern Beaches State High School - made possible through the generous support of the Bupa Foundation. With Bupa’s partnership, we were able to increase access to preventative mental health education and share powerful lived experience stories with young people who may not otherwise have access to this kind of support. We’re incredibly grateful for Bupa’s commitment to improving youth mental health and excited to continue this important work together in 2025. Thank you to the Bupa Foundation and everyone involved in making this impact possible. 💙

📢 2026 bookings are now open! Supporting young people’s mental health has never been more crucial. With 2 in 5 young Australians experiencing mental ill-health, preventative programs in schools and universities can make a real difference. batyr offers: 🐘 Peer-to-peer, lived experience programs for students (Year 9–12 and uni) 🐘 Tailored sessions for teachers and parents 🐘 Programs designed to embed positive attitudes toward help-seeking and wellbeing 🐘 Thorough needs analysis to ensure program safety and relevance We combine serious conversations with an engaging, high-energy approach to ensure students are supported while learning. 📅 Bookings are filling fast – get in touch: https://lnkd.in/ghqBiRGE 

There’s still time to join Team batyr at the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS 2026, but spots are going fast! As a Gold Charity Partner of one of the world’s six Abbott World Major Marathons, this is a unique opportunity to take on a bucket-list challenge while raising vital funds for youth mental health. You can: ✨ Apply for a Charity Place (commit to $3,000 fundraising - limited spots remaining!) ✨ Or, if you’ve secured a ballot entry, set up a fundraising page and make every step count. Every dollar raised supports batyr’s mission to empower young people through preventative mental health education in schools and universities across Australia. 💙 👉 Join us on the start line and help make a lasting impact! Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gZFZGjtD #sydneymarathon #youthmentalhealth #marathonrunner 

This International Men’s Day, we’re highlighting an issue that continues to affect the wellbeing of young men: feeling like speaking openly about their mental health is “weird”. According to new data from The Men's Project at Jesuit Social Services, more than one-third of teenage boys in Australia feel uncomfortable talking about their feelings with other boys. This discomfort can fuel silence - but there is genuine momentum toward change. Through our programs and workshops, we meet young men who are reshaping the narrative. Christian and Mac, two of our lived experience storytellers, show that strength can include vulnerability, emotional honesty and connection. 💙 Creating supportive environments where men and boys feel comfortable speaking up is essential to improving mental health outcomes, and to build a culture where seeking help is recognised as a sign of strength, not weakness. Read more from Christian and Mac: https://lnkd.in/gjMyqvmm #livedexperience #internationalmensday #youthmentalhealth

📣 We’re hiring a Philanthropy Manager - a key leadership role driving the growth and sustainability of our youth mental health work across Australia! You’ll be responsible for maintaining, growing and acquiring a robust portfolio of relationships specifically within Foundations, Trusts and with Philanthropists, allowing batyr to grow and diversify organisational revenue nationally. You’ll play a key part in securing long-term, meaningful partnerships that help us reach more young people with life-changing mental health education. 💙 We’re looking for someone with:  🔹 5+ years in managing Major Donors and high value clients  🔹 Strong networks in the corporate and philanthropic space  🔹 Proven ability in developing and managing fundraising partnerships  🔹 A passion for making change for youth mental health in Australia  🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gSU2Krfv

To close out #MentalHealthMonth last week, we were thrilled to partner with 1 Elizabeth to bring a mental health activities hub to the heart of Sydney CBD. ✍️🎲🧩 It was so great to see both building staff and people passing through taking a moment out of their busy day to connect through puzzles, brainteasers, and mindfulness activities – sparking meaningful conversations and creating a space for real connection. This activation demonstrates exactly why creating safe, inclusive spaces for mental health conversations matters – giving people the opportunity to pause, check in and engage with each other in a supportive environment. A big thank you to 1 Elizabeth for making this possible, and to everyone who joined us. 💙 #teambuilding #wellbeing #youthmentalhealth #connection #sydney

🌟Seeking a Venue Partner in Sydney! 🌟 We’re excited to be approaching part 2 of the Young Change Agents x OurHerd project! As part of this program, 8–10 teams of young innovators from the first workshop phase will travel to Sydney to participate in the Youth Innovator Incubator, where they’ll develop and test their ideas into prototypes and solutions in helping us shape the future of OurHerd. To make this happen, we’re looking for an in-kind venue partner - ideally a space that inspires creativity, collaboration, and social impact. 📅 When: 3-4 December 2025 ⏰ Time: 9am-4pm both days 👥 Attendees: Up to 60 people (students, chaperones and YCA & batyr team) If your organisation has a venue in Sydney that could host this transformative event and you’re interested in supporting young changemakers, we’d love to hear from you! 📧 Get in touch: hello@ourherd.io #youthmentalhealth #sydney #changemakers

📢 Preparing for the under-16 social media ban in Australia From December 10, 2025, new legislation will make it unlawful for Australians under age 16 to have accounts on most social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook and X. This change is aimed at protecting young people’s mental health and wellbeing, giving them extra time to build skills such as digital literacy, critical thinking, impulse control, and resilience - all essential tools for navigating the online world safely. For parents, educators, and youth professionals, this is a significant shift. Young people may experience a range of emotions as they adjust. Supporting them by acknowledging their feelings, helping them preserve important content, and guiding them towards safe online alternatives will be key. Key points to share with young people: 🔹Accounts will be deactivated, and creating new ones won’t be possible until they turn 16. 🔹Public content will still be accessible, but interaction will be limited. 🔹Platforms will implement age verification measures, but there will be processes to recover accounts if mistakes happen. To help young people, families, and educators navigate these changes, we’ve shared a detailed breakdown in our blog: https://lnkd.in/gdZ_MQAB #YouthMentalHealth #DigitalWellbeing #SocialMediaSafety #Parents #Educators