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batyr is a proud founding member of the Victorian School Provider Alliance. Below is our statement. OUR YOUNG PEOPLE NEED MORE THAN MENTAL HEALTH HASHTAGS Young people are grieving. They’re grieving the loss of normality. The loss of everyday routine and experiences. Seeing mates. Going to school. Family catchups. Camping on the weekend. Celebrating milestones. … Continue reading “MEDIA STATEMENT – New alliance to support young people”
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16 August 2020, Sandringham (Melbourne) – These bunch of mates from Melbourne are putting their minds and bodies to the test in the ‘9 for 9’ challenge. From August 01-29, legends from The ZOOP Network (check out their Instagram and Woody from batyr with daily updates) will brave the arctic waters of Port Phillip Bay … Continue reading “Braving the cold in The ZOOP Network’s ‘9 for 9’ challenge”
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4 August 2021, Australia – After receiving 39 entries from young people across the country, youth mental health charity batyr, with support from The Happiness Institute, is excited to announce the winner of its first, ever Young Innovators Award. Having young people lead the positive change they want to see in the attitudes and outcomes … Continue reading “Young Innovators Award winner announced!”
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25 May 2021, Australia – batyr, with support from The Happiness Institute, are excited to launch the Young Innovators Award and accelerate young people’s ideas to create a more mentally healthy Australia. batyr is calling on young people across the country to submit their innovative ideas that address the mental health needs of a specific … Continue reading “batyr launches the Young Innovators Award so young people can lead change towards a more mentally healthy Australia”
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14 April 2021, Australia – batyr has revealed an exciting new focus for the organisation through the announcement of two new teams – Data & Insights and Global Impact. The formation of these teams is a significant move to further amplify the voices of young people to create effective and long-lasting change. Ultimately, batyr wants to … Continue reading “batyr announces two new teams to ensure young voices shape the future of the mental health system”
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22 March 2021, Western Sydney – Youth mental health charity batyr will announce on Thursday a new and important partnership with Western Sydney University that will bring together experts in youth engagement with some of the brightest minds in youth research. batyr will be running a free online event on Thursday 25 March to launch … Continue reading “batyr partners with Western Sydney University to better support youth mental health”
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25 January 2021, Australia – Let’s be honest, 2020 was a bit of a [email protected]#!t show, but as we all still grapple with the idea of living a COVID-normal existence, there’s still time to hold on to those summer vibes – and you can do it for a good cause. Youth mental health charity batyr … Continue reading “Make a SPLASH in 2021 and support youth mental health”
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24 November 2020, Australia – The recommendations from the final report by the Productivity Commission into Mental Health, along with the National Suicide Prevention Adviser’s Interim Advice, are a major turning point for young Australians living with mental ill-health and should give hope that a ‘person-centred’ mental health system can be achieved. In particular, we … Continue reading “Hope for young people living with mental ill-health with steps toward a ‘person-centred’ mental health system”
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10 November 2020, Australia –Youth mental health charity batyr is calling for more action to reduce the number of deaths by suicide in Australia, and says we need to come together in our communities to shift the way mental health is viewed and spoken about. This comes after the latest ‘Causes of Death, Australia’ report … Continue reading “batyr calls on all Australians to play a part in suicide prevention”
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28 October 2020, Melbourne, Australia – Youth mental health charity batyr will be launching two new mental health programs designed specifically for international students on Thursday 29 October, in partnership with Meld Community and with support from Study Melbourne. The live-streamed event, Changing the Story: Launching a new mental health program for international students, aims … Continue reading “batyr launches international student mental wellbeing program in Melbourne”
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14 October 2020, Australia – Advocating for mental health is nothing new for youth mental health charity, batyr, who welcome the Government’s 2020 Budget announcement and the focus on improving access to mental health services and supporting young people with mental ill-health to find employment. “Young people have faced unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 … Continue reading “Budget 2020 means good news for youth mental health”
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13 October 2020, Northern Beaches, Sydney – In partnership with James Griffin MP, Member for Manly, and the International Convention Centre, youth mental health charity batyr will be hosting an online mental health event for 18-30 year olds from the Northern Beaches. 2020 has been tough for Northern Beaches youth, with feelings of isolation and … Continue reading “Northern Beaches Mental Health Summit to spread resilience, hope and positivity for youth”
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7 September 2020, ACT, Australia – Around 80 ANU students will journey from Civic Canberra to Bong Bong Racecourse on 11-12 September in the 10th annual Civic2Surf. The initiative, led by Australian National University (ANU) students, is dedicated to smashing the stigma of mental health, with all money raised going to youth mental health organisation … Continue reading “Civic2Surf celebrates 10 years, ACT to Bong Bong Racecourse relay”
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25 August 2020, Townsville, Australia – Mental health charity batyr will deliver a free, digital mental health workshop to students of James Cook University on 5-6 September. Being Herd is a two-day workshop that will bring together a small group of students and teach them how to safely share their lived experience with mental ill-health. … Continue reading “JCU students set to experience Being Herd”
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21 July 2020, Armidale, Australia – Youth mental health organisation batyr has adapted its educational programs into a digital offering in response to COVID-19, with The Armidale School (TAS) one of the first schools to experience ‘batyr Online’. The new digital offering, which was first developed in response to COVID-19 social distancing measures and made … Continue reading “batyr goes digital at The Armidale School”
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1 July 2020, Central West, Australia – Youth mental health organisation batyr will be delivering its free mental health workshop digitally to Central West youth on 8-9 August in response to physical distancing requirements amid the COVID-19 lockdown. Being Herd is a two-day workshop that brings together a small group of young people (aged 18-30) … Continue reading “Being Herd goes digital in Central West”
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10 June 2020, Australia – Youth mental health organisation batyr will be hosting two live-streamed events exploring new ways to promote positive mental health conversations among school and university students now and in a post-COVID 19 world. Joining the school session will be NSW Minister for Early Childhood Learning Sarah Mitchell and NSW Minister for … Continue reading “EVENT: Navigating students’ mental health in 2020”
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27 May 2020, Australia – Youth mental health organisation batyr have splashed a number of colourful billboards right across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne to encourage everyone to keep talking for mental health. Even as lockdown restrictions start to ease in many states, many of us are still feeling the effects of physical distancing on our … Continue reading “batyr launches ‘Be Heard, by your Herd’ campaign”
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25 May 2020, Townsville – Youth mental health organisation batyr has partnered with James Cook University to support student wellbeing. The partnership comes at a time when students have had to adapt to the realities of physical distancing, which is bringing with it increased levels of anxiety and stress. This is particularly true of many … Continue reading “batyr partners with JCU to support student mental wellbeing”
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30 April 2020, Parramatta – Youth mental health organisation batyr are delivering free programs to support young people with mental ill-health not in education, employment or training to find meaningful work and have positive conversations about their mental health. The Being Herd Pathways program includes a digital peer led workshop where young people learn to … Continue reading “‘Pathways’ gives hope to young job seeker, Yoosuf, amid high unemployment rate”
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28 April 2020, Australia – Youth mental health organisation batyr has delivered its first digital Being Herd workshop in response to physical distancing requirements amid the COVID-19 lockdown. Being Herd is a two-day workshop that brings together a small group of young people (aged 18-30) and teaches them how to safely share their lived experience … Continue reading “Being Herd goes digital to keep empowering young people”
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1 April 2020, Australia –batyr has today launched World Wellness Circle, a global campaign designed to bring the world together to take charge of their mental health and wellbeing daily. This initiative comes as Australia and the world come to grips with the challenges posed by COVID-19, particularly when it comes to physical distancing. batyr … Continue reading “batyr launches ‘World Wellness Circle’ initiative to support community wellbeing amid COVID-19”
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31 March 2020, Australia – Ethical Partners Funds Management has committed $25,000 in funding to youth mental health organisation batyr to deliver their important school and university programs digitally to young people amid the challenges of COVID-19. Young people are facing an increasing time of uncertainty, and in many cases compounded by current isolation measures, … Continue reading “Ethical Partners invests in the mental health of young people; backs youth organisation batyr”
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16 March 2020, Australia – Youth mental health organisation batyr has just completed a massive study, analysing 83 lived experience stories from its Herd of young lived experience speakers (aged 18-30) to find common themes in their mental health journey. Self-acceptance/acceptance from others, finding professional help that fits their needs, and having an anchor person … Continue reading “batyr study finds common themes in a young person’s mental health recovery”
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14 March 2020, Australia – Emotional Constipation is the latest campaign from youth mental health organisation batyr, and it’s encouraging all Australians to #letitip and talk about mental health. Over 70% of people with mental ill-health will not reach out for help, largely due to stigma*. Feelings of stress, anxiety, and sadness are totally normal but … Continue reading “batyr launches ‘Emotional Constipation’ campaign”
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24 February 2020, Australia – For young people, the environment is one of the three most important issues facing Australia, along with mental health, according to the 2019 Mission Australia Youth Survey. To have some anxiety is an appropriate response to what’s happening on our planet. However, eco-anxiety, “a chronic fear of environmental doom” (American … Continue reading “Is climate change affecting your mental health?”
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2 December 2019, Sydney, Australia – Youth mental health organisation batyr, in partnership with Budgy Smuggler™, will be hosting the FIRST EVER ‘Splash the Stigma Classic’ on Sunday 15 December at Queenscliff Rockpool, Manly. batyr is calling on the Northern Beaches and batyr supporters far and wide to take part in a 1km team relay … Continue reading “Throw on your budgy smugglers for the ‘Splash the Stigma Classic’”
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28 November 2019, Victoria – batyr welcomes the Royal Commission’s interim report into Victoria’s Mental Health System, and it’s encouraging to see that the Victorian government has already committed to adopting all of the recommendations. batyr firstly wants to acknowledge that behind the recommendations, the data, the numbers are real people and communities affected by … Continue reading “batyr responds to Royal Commission interim report”
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5 November 2019, Australia – The Productivity Commission has released its draft report on mental health in Australia, with ongoing stigma and a limited understanding of how to access support flagged as key challenges. The Social and Economic Benefits of Improving Mental Health draft report found that good mental health supports economic participation and productivity … Continue reading “batyr responds to Productivity Commission draft report”
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21 October 2019, Sydney, Australia – Youth mental health organisation batyr have teamed up with the NSW Positive Rugby Foundation, and with support from Macquarie Foundation, to host Australia’s Biggest Bush Dance in support of drought-affected communities in NSW. The event kicks off tomorrow from 7:30am at Martin Place, with the aim is to have over … Continue reading “Boot scoot for regional mental health at Australia’s Biggest Bush Dance”
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10 October 2019, Adelaide – The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is ‘Do you see what I see?’, with the aim to: Challenge negative perceptions of mental health. Encourage people to shine a positive light on mental health. Make a way for people to seek the support that need. At batyr, we … Continue reading “Caddie shares her story for World Mental Health Day”
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10 October 2019, Sydney – The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is ‘Do you see what I see?’, with the aim to: Challenge negative perceptions of mental health. Encourage people to shine a positive light on mental health. Make a way for people to seek the support that need. At batyr, we … Continue reading “Maddie shares her story for World Mental Health Day”
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10 October 2019, Melbourne – The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is ‘Do you see what I see?’, with the aim to: Challenge negative perceptions of mental health. Encourage people to shine a positive light on mental health. Make a way for people to seek the support they need. At batyr, we … Continue reading “Simeon shares his story for World Mental Health Day”
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10 October 2019, Melbourne – The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is ‘Do you see what I see?’, with the aim to: Challenge negative perceptions of mental health. Encourage people to shine a positive light on mental health. Make a way for people to seek the support they need. At batyr, we … Continue reading “Genesis’ story for World Mental Health Day”
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10 October 2019, ACT – The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is ‘Do you see what I see?’, with the aim to: Challenge negative perceptions of mental health. Encourage people to shine a positive light on mental health. Make a way for people to seek the support they need. At batyr, we … Continue reading “Anna shares her story for World Mental Health Day”
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10 October 2019, Adelaide – The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is ‘Do you see what I see?’, with the aim to: Challenge negative perceptions of mental health. Encourage people to shine a positive light on mental health. Make a way for people to seek the support they need. At batyr, we … Continue reading “Brahdilleone shares his story for World Mental Health Day”
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10 October 2019, Brisbane – The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is ‘Do you see what I see?’, with the aim to: Challenge negative perceptions of mental health. Encourage people to shine a positive light on mental health. Make a way for people to seek the support they need. At batyr, we … Continue reading “Tristan shares his story for World Mental Health Day”
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10 October 2019, Adelaide – The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is ‘Do you see what I see?’, with the aim to: Challenge negative perceptions of mental health. Encourage people to shine a positive light on mental health. Make a way for people to seek the support they need. At batyr, we … Continue reading “Aki shares her story for World Mental Health Day”
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10 October 2019, Sydney – The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is ‘Do you see what I see?’, with the aim to: Challenge negative perceptions of mental health. Encourage people to shine a positive light on mental health. Make a way for people to seek the support they need. At batyr, we … Continue reading “Emma shares her story for World Mental Health Day”
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10 October 2019, Melbourne – The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is ‘Do you see what I see?’, with the aim to: Challenge negative perceptions of mental health. Encourage people to shine a positive light on mental health. Make a way for people to seek the support they need. At batyr, we … Continue reading “Callum shares his story for World Mental Health Day”
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10 October 2019, Brisbane – The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is ‘Do you see what I see?’, with the aim to: Challenge negative perceptions of mental health. Encourage people to shine a positive light on mental health. Make a way for people to seek the support they need. At batyr, we … Continue reading “Rebecca shares her story for World Mental Health Day”
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10 October 2019, ACT – The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is ‘Do you see what I see?’, with the aim to: Challenge negative perceptions of mental health. Encourage people to shine a positive light on mental health. Make a way for people to seek the support they need. At batyr, we … Continue reading “Declan shares his story for World Mental Health Day”
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25 September 2019, Australia – The latest ‘Causes of Death’ data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has shown only a slight decrease in the rate of suicide across Australia, but there is hope as mental health organisations, service providers and government continue the conversation and support initiatives to reach zero. All states except … Continue reading “Suicide rates still high but there is hope”
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25 August 2019, Tumut, NSW – In August, batyr delivered a number of workshops at Tumut High School to help facilitate the introduction of a wellbeing nurse as part of a NSW Government pilot program. The aim of the NSW Government’s Wellbeing and Health In-Reach Nurse Coordinators pilot program (WHIN initiative) is to reduce the … Continue reading “batyr helps facilitate nurse pilot program in regional NSW”
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19 August 2019, Central Coast, NSW – Central Coast has the sixth highest concentrated area of unemployed youth in NSW, at 16.5% compared to the national average of 12.2% The newest initiative by youth mental health organisation batyr aims to give a voice and practical skills to young people not in education, employment or training. … Continue reading “New program aimed at tackling youth unemployment on Central Coast”
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8 August 2019, Sydney – A Brookvale gym owner is campaigning his Manly community to vote for youth mental health organisation batyr in the NSW government’s My Community Project. My Community Project allows local residents to have their say on what initiatives the NSW government should be funding that will have a positive effect on … Continue reading “Brookvale gym owner advocates for youth mental health in My Community Project”
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17 June 2019, Victoria – The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System has entered its third week and batyr has added its submission to make young voices heard. Since 2011, batyr has trained close to 700 young people to share their stories of resilience living with mental ill-health and how they reached out for … Continue reading “batyr adds young voices to the Victorian Mental Health Royal Commission”
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14 June 2019, Western Sydney – Youth mental health organisation batyr are excited to launch a new program for young people who need it most; those who aren’t in education, employment or training. What is Being Herd Pathways? At a Being Herd Pathways workshop, young people get to hear from a young person who has … Continue reading “New program aimed at tackling youth unemployment in Western Sydney”
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19 August 2019, Tamworth, NSW – batyr regional lived experience speaker Amy Deverell shares her personal story with mental ill-health and her recovery journey. When I was 4, my Dad won a pretty significant amount of money on the lottery. I was very lucky, as an only child, that this afforded my parents and I … Continue reading “Telling my story lets young people know “they’re not alone””
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11 June 2019, Sydney – Prime Minister Scott Morrison made a surprise appearance at a [email protected] program in Burwood in Sydney’s Inner West today. This is the second program batyr has run at Burwood Girls High School and the first program the PM has attended since committing $2.8 million over three years to fund our … Continue reading “Prime Minister Scott Morrison attends first batyr program”
Who is batyr?
Of every 30 students in Australia, there will be 7 dealing with mental health issues. Out of those 7 students, only 2 will reach out for support, leaving 5 suffering in silence.
Stigma is a leading barrier stopping more young people reaching out for help when they need it.
batyr is a for purpose preventative mental health organisation focused on smashing the stigma of mental ill-health and increasing help seeking rates among young Australians.
We do this by educating young people on mental health and empowering them to reach out for support through engaging lived experience storytelling.
It has been proven that sharing lived experience stories is the most effective way to change negative perceptions of mental health (Research and the elimination of the stigma of mental illness, Patrick Corrigan, 2016).
batyr have a ‘herd’ of more than 700 young lived experience speakers (18-30).
The average help-seeking rate of participants after our programs is around 75%, which is the likelihood of them seeking out support if they needed it. This compares to the national help-seeking rate is around 23% (2007 National Survey on Mental Health and Wellbeing).
batyr is not a service provider. If you or someone you know is in need of support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Where does the name ‘batyr’ come from?
Batyr the talking elephant was an elephant from Kazakhstan that could verbally communicate more than 20 meaningful human phrases in Russian. At batyr, we want to talk about the elephant in the room and encourage people to start meaningful conversations.
How can batyr help with your story?
We’re available for comment on youth mental health topics.

batyr CEO, Nic Brown
Nic is great for general comments about batyr’s strategy, goals and overall vision.
He can also provide updates on our involvement with government bodies, corporates, other charitable foundations and other mental health organisations.

Our lived experience speakers
They’re available to be interviewed for media opportunities across a range of different mental health topics, from depression, anxiety and suicidality, to complex mental ill-health like eating disorders and psychosis. That’s been a focus for us, making these young voices heard. And these young people are super keen to put their hand up and speak up. We’ve been noticing this more and more and it’s a testament to the empowerment that Being Herd provides.

The Happiness Institute founder, and batyr Chief Happiness Officer, Dr Tim Sharp
“Dr Happy” is usually available to be interviewed about all things psychology, mental ill-health and how to look after your mental wellbeing.
He is a great credible source and can quote academic research, statistics and/or data.
Leadership team
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batyr CEO Nic Brown
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batyr National Program Manager Stephanie Vasiliou
‘New surfing mental health 360 programs Announced on R U OK? DAY’ – Australian Surf Business Magazine, 13 September 2021
‘Mental health hero an award finalist’ – Mumbrella, 17 August 2021
‘How COVID-19 lockdowns have impacted young people in Australia and where to get help’ – SBS News, 1 September 2021
‘Children voice adult’s mental health concerns in campaign for industry’s Mood Tea’ – Mumbrella, 17 August 2021
‘#ChatStarter: New program to support young mental health’ – The Australian, 10 August 2021
‘Emotional and social connection more important than ever’ – Seymour Telegraph, 5 August 2021
‘Lifeline experiences a spike in crisis calls due to pandemic’ – Campbelltown-Macarthur Advertiser, 5 August 2021
‘The Informer: Australia pushed to breaking point, Lifeline stats reveal’ – The Canberra Times, 4 August 2021
‘How To Break The Cycle Of Social Media Exhaustion, According To The Experts’ – Australian Women’s Health, 30 July 2021
‘Employees prioritising mental health above promotions’ – Australian Financial Review, 20 July 2021
‘ANU students head to the Southern Highlands to raise money for mental health charity Batyr’ – Southern Highland News, 12 July 2021
‘Helen Thorpe on giving a voice to lived experiences (batyr)’ – The CMO Show, 7 July 2021
‘LIVIN enlists 4 of Australia’s leading CEO’s in the mental health sector to discuss what can be done to break the stigma’ – The Business Conversation, 6 July 2021
”Strength in storytelling’: Mental health charity to host free workshops’ – Southern Highland News, 21 June 2021
‘Ice with your coffee? A dawn dip (then sip) at Henley Beach is one of Adelaide’s hottest trends’ – The Advertiser, 19 June 2021
‘Daggy dads set for charity walk around Nepean River’ – The Western Weekender, 16 June 2021
‘Are digital mental health services working?’ – 2ser 107.3, 7 June 2021
‘White Elephant Lunch: All-white event raises thousands for charity’ – The Norther Daily Leader, 30 May 2021
‘F.Y.I.Virtual cafe Cuppa Of Life teams up with Mood tea to tackle mental health’ – Mumbrella, 25 May 2021
‘Celebrity Apprentice Australia 2021: What charity every star is supporting’ – 9 Now, 18 May 2021
‘Western NSW PHN staff all working towards zero suicide’ – The Cobar Weekly, 12 May 2021
‘The White Lunch Tamworth: White Elephant Ball committee launches new event ahead to raise funds for youth preventative mental health organisation batyr’ – The Northern Daily Leader, 11 May 2021
‘Sydney dawn service returns to normal after COVID forced absence’ – The Sydney Morning Herald, 25 April 2021
‘Mental health Australia: Moment teacher helped depressed and anxious teenager’ – Gold Coast Bulletin, 23 April 2021
‘Mental health charity to help ensure young voices shape the future of the mental health system’ – Third Sector, 20 April 2021
‘Nine releases new extended promo teasing Celebrity Apprentice Australia’ – TV Blackbox, 20 April 2021
‘Pieter Lindhout is reenacting the famous Coo-ee March to raise youth mental health awareness’ – Blue Mountain Gazette, 19 April 2021
‘Pieter Lindhout is reenacting the famous Coo-ee March to raise youth mental health awareness’ – Lithgow Mercury, 14 April 2021
‘Ballina set for local derby in Far North Coast rugby union’ – Northern Rivers Review, 14 April 2021
‘Lindhout arrives in Bathurst as part of epic mental health awareness trek’ – The Daily Liberal, 8 April 2021
‘VIDEO PANEL: The Fundraiser, The Charity And The Digital Platform’ – WHICH-50, 18 March 2021
‘How This Company Is Aiming To Change Perceptions Of Mental Health In Oz One Cuppa At A Time’ – Pedestrian, 12 March 2021
‘Calling ‘COOEE’ for youth mental health’ – 2ser 107.3, 28 February 2021
‘NSW hospitals see alarming rise in youth self harm, eating disorders’ – The Daily Telegraph, 26 February 2021
‘Mental Health’ – Prime7 News Central West, 18 February 2021
‘COVID pandemic making students anxious, depressed, with suicide fears, new report finds’ – The Advertiser, 15 February 2021
‘Schools encouraged to smash mental health stigma’ – The Canberra Times, 31 January 2021
‘$100,000 prize for Celebrity Apprentice’ – TV Tonight, 2 December 2020
‘Dreambox Collective offers up a Nightlight in dark times’ – Limelight, 19 November 2020
‘Young people launch initiative to shatter mental health stigma and make invisible visible’ – Mirage News, 16 November 2020
‘Queer identities and self-hatred: How the views of those around us shape the way we explore and express ourselves’ – Meld Magazine, 29 October 2020
‘Reaching out for your mental health’
– Meld Magazine, 29 October 2020
‘$90k distributed between nine charities to help plug COVID-19 funding gap’
– The Chronicle, 27 October 2020
‘Youth suicide: Alarming figures show increase in suicide deaths’
– The Daily Telegraph, 23 October 2020
‘Episode 17 – Mental wellbeing: Smashing the stigma’
– Peerpod, 18 October 2020
‘Teen reveals how a school counsellor helped save his life’
– Herald Sun, 5 October 2020
‘NSW school counsellor shortage has students waiting for help’
– The Daily Telegraph, 27 September 2020
‘Youth suicide NSW: Survivors share their stories and how to seek help’
– The Daily Telegraph, 23 September 2020
‘Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation funding for Hunter Women’s Centre’s new trauma-informed domestic violence service in Upper Hunter’ – Newcastle Herald, 16 September 2020
‘NSW school bullying: Parents urge for statewide policy’ – The Daily Telegraph, 16 September 2020
‘Bec Bawden – Anorexia, Depression, Suicidal Ideation and Sexual Assault’ – Facing It, 13 September 2020
‘Surfing NSW launches new mental health program’ – Australasian Surf Business Magazine, 12 September 2020
‘Civic2Surf goes ahead to raise mental health awareness’ – The Canberra Times, 12 September 2020
‘What’s Wrong with Being a Perfectionist?’ – ABC Radio Nightlife, 11 September 2020
‘Helping lift mental health burden for Australian youth’ – The National Tribune, 10 September 2020
‘Episode 19: Batyr; Driven By Young People For Young People With CEO Nic Brown’ – Reason with me, 5 September 2020
‘Mental Health, Homelessness and Suicide Prevention NGOs call for stronger action on climate change’ – medianet, 5 September 2020
‘Liptember aims to raise awareness of women’s mental health’ – Daily Liberal, 1 September 2020
‘Pop on a Bold Lip to Raise Much-Needed Funds for Women’s Mental Health Services’ – The Latch, 17 August 2020
‘Tamworth mental health: ‘Get Talkin’ Tour’ run by Batyr, NSW Positive Rugby visited Tamworth and Barraba clubs for training events’ – The Northern Daily Leader, 16 August 2020
‘North West rugby clubs receive visit from ‘Get Talkin’ Tour” – NBN News Tamworth, 13 August 2020
‘batyr launches virtual fundraising festival with help from UM’ – Mumbrella, 6 August 2020
‘batyr and UM take ‘Run for the Herd’ virtual’ – B&T, 6 August 2020
‘7 Mental Health Organisations Providing Support To Aussies During Covid-19’ – GQ, 5 August 2020
‘Adman: Smashing mental health stigmas’ – AdNews, 3 August 2020
‘Running and raising money for youth mental health support’ – The Young Witness, 30 July 2020
‘Civic2Surf returning to the Southern Highlands’ – Southern Highland News, 20 July 2020
‘batyr workshops to teach best way to share mental health stories’ – Daily Liberal, 6 July 2020
‘The mental health crisis and unemployment’ – The Sydney Morning Herald, 24 May 2020
‘Giving a Voice to the Elephant in the Room with Suzy and Steph from Batyr’ – The Youth Mentor Podcast, 20 May 2020
‘Positive mental health messages during isolation with batyr CEO Nic Brown’ – The Positive Rugby Podcast, 15 May 2020
‘Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation to give $750,000 for community’s coronavirus recovery’ – Newcastle Herald, 13 May 2020
‘Feifei’ – If You Don’t Mind, 10 May 2020
‘Kids Health’ – Prime 7, 1 April 2020
‘New report says half of ACT’s youth struggle with mental health access, affordability’ – RiotACT, 1 April 2020
‘What You Can Do To Stay Calm And Protect Your Mental Health During The COVID-19 Pandemic’ – GQ, 19 March 2020
‘All The Snaps From Selfish Saturday, So You Can Say “Ew I Look Gross In That One”’ – Pedestrian, 27 February 2020
‘Being Herd Workshop for Armidale will provide confidence for people to share their experiences’ – The Armidale Express, 20 February 2020
‘Pitch2Punchline returns as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival’ – mumbrella, 30 January 2020
‘Alex Hayes is doing a rare mental health Q&A in Melbs next month so get in quick sticks’ – Pedestrian, 29 January 2020
‘Matters of state with Phil Donato’ – Parkes Champion-Post, 16 December 2019
‘Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation gifting reaches $20M with 12 more grants announced for 2019’ – Newcastle Herald, 5 December 2019
‘Jump in for mental health’ – Manly Daily, 4 December 2019
‘Movember and Liptember has the full support of all genders at the Rotary Club of Victor Harbor’ – victorharbortimes.com.au, 1 November 2019
‘Jonathon Peatfield’ – New England Focus, 29 October 2019
‘How to know when it’s more than just exam stress’ – Girlfriend, 29 October 2019
‘Hanigan kicks up his boots to show country roots aren’t forgotten’ – Daily Liberal, 22 October 2019
‘Photos: The White Elephant Spring Ball 2019’ – The Northern Daily Leader, 14 October 2019
‘Thousands of dollars raised at the White Elephant Ball’ – NBN News, 14 October 2019
‘Tamworth White Elephant Spring Ball raises funds for batyr, a preventative mental health program’ – The Northern Daily Leader, 11 October 2019
‘Tamworth what’s on: Things to do, White Elephant Spring Ball 2019 helps support batyr’ – The Northern Daily Leader, 10 October 2019
‘SPOT Christopher Vernon AKA Daddy Sam Interview’ – xpressmag.com.au, 10 October 2019
‘Students receive Youth Community Service Awards’ – Coast Community News, 10 October 2019
‘batyr delivers new mental health program for CHS students’ – The Cobar Weekly, 25 September 2019
‘Third Sector Live conference kicks off with focus on ways the for purpose organisations can stand out from the crowd’ – Third Sector, 25 September 2019
‘Pitch2Punch Fighters Announced, Plus Get Your Tix Now!’ – B&T, 23 September 2019
‘400 plus organisations and counting doing their bit to reduce stigma this World Mental Health Day’ – Mental Health Australia, 19 September 2019
’10 ways to ask RUOK that aren’t awkward’ – Girlfriend, 12 September 2019
‘My Imposter Syndrome Extends To My Mental Illness, And It’s Not Helping’ – whimn.com.au, 12 September 2019
‘Lifeline High Schools Surf Challenge’ – swellnet.com, 30 August 2019
‘The incredible ways Liptember is changing women’s lives’ – The House of Wellness, 30 August 2019
‘Summit calls for beaches’ mental health harmony’ – Manly Daily, 24 August 2019
‘Law graduate wins national honour for second year’ – My Sunshine Coast, 22 August 2019
‘ANU students honour friend at Bong Bong Racecourse and raise awareness for mental health’ – Town & Country Magazine, 17 August 2019
‘Expect drought and fire: Red Cross Boss’ – Glen Innes Examiner, 16 August 2019
‘Make your vote count’ – Manly Daily, 14 August 2019
‘Civic 2 Surf returns to Southern Highlands’ – Southern Highland News, 2 August 2019
‘Alex Newsome helps drive ‘Get Talkin’ Tour’ in North West’ – NBN News, 1 August 2019
‘NSW Waratahs back Alex Newsome will visit the region this week’ – The Northern Daily Leader, 31 July 2019
‘Glen Innes Rugby star back in the area’ – Glen Innes Examiner, 31 July 2019
‘Pirates Rugby Club to host NSW Rugby and batyr’s Get Talkin’ Tour’ – The Northern Daily Leader, 30 July 2019
‘NSW Waratahs back Alex Newsome will visit the region this week’ – The Armidale Express, 30 July 2019
‘“Open communication is important”: creating a workplace culture that attracts, encourages and inspires’ – Third Sector, 29 July 2019
‘Quirndi Lions to host a NSW Positive Rugby Foundation and batyr Get Talkin’ Tour event’ – Namoi Valley Independent, 29 July 2019
‘From Olympian to tee boy, McCutcheon going ape to give back at Gorillas‘ – Narromine News, 25 July 2019
‘From Olympian to tee boy, McCutcheon going ape to give back at Gorillas’ – Central Western Daily, 23 July 2019
‘NSW Waratahs visit to tackle mental health’ – The Maitland Mercury, 22 July 2019
‘NSW Waratahs visit to tackle mental health’ – Newcastle Herald, 22 July 2019
‘Forsyths Tamworth donates $5000 to the White Elephant Spring Ball’ – The Northern Daily Leader, 8 July 2019
‘Lion cubs score emphatic victories to continue strong seasons‘ – Central Western Daily, 8 July 2019
‘Women (literally) take up the fight, as Pitch2Punch calls out for more blokes’ – B&T, 5 July 2019
‘Supporting batyr’ – Monthly Chronicle, 5 July 2019
‘batyr worker Amy Devrell shares remarkable story to help others’ – The Northern Daily Leader, 17 June 2019
‘$247 million for chaplains in schools, $2.8 for mental health: What’s wrong with this picture?’ – The Big Smoke, 17 June 2019
‘Coulton’s Catch-up: Medley’s tough journey and attitude an inspiration to all’ – Daily Liberal, 14 June 2019
‘batyr receives $2.8 million in funding’ – 2ser.com.au, 14 June 2019
‘Walk tall in failure, Scott Morrison tells teens’ – The Australian, 13 June 2019
‘New digital storytelling platform for youth mental health’ – pulseline.com.au, 12 June 2019
”Your lives matter’: funding for youth mental health organisation gets a boost’ – Sydney Morning Herald, 11 June 2019
‘Push to make health services known’ – SBS, 11 June 2019
‘Government funding for youth mental health’ – vision.org.au, 11 June 2019
‘PM promises $2.8 million to expand mental health services to schools’ – Sydney Morning Herald, 11 June 2019
‘Scott Morrison’s $2.8m boost for Victorian students’ – Herald Sun, 10 June 2019
‘Scott Morrison pledges $2.8m for school-based mental health program’ – The Guardian, 10 June 2019
‘Scott Morrison’s $2.8m boost for Victorian students’ – NT News, 10 June 2019
‘Pitch2Punchline raises $10,000 for mental health charity, batyr’ – Mumbrella, 7 June 2019
‘5 ways creativity can boost mental health’ – wellnessdaily.com.au, 16 May 2019
‘Joe Williams shares his mental health story with Moree Secondary College students during 2019 National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day’ – Moree Champion, 9 May 2019
”I wanted the pain to end.’ Bella attempted suicide age 17. Then her teacher stepped in’ – Mamamia, 7 May 2019
‘Mayor’s message: festival a big win for Glen Innes’ – Glen Innes Examiner, 6 May 2019
‘Raise money for youth mental health at this year’s City2Surf’ – TimeOut, 2 May 2019
‘How agencies are improving staff wellbeing’ – adnews.com.au, 30 April 2019 –
‘Bush Beat: Walgett’s plan to keep rugby alive amid devastating drought‘ – rugby.com.au, 29 April 2019
‘batyr online platform aiding Australians struggling with mental health’ – NBN News, 12 April 2019
‘Reduce stigma and provide support; adland’s mental health task’ – adnews.com.au, 9 April 2019
‘Suicide prevention gets the attention it deserves during the Federal Budget’ – Suicide Prevention Australia, 3 April 2019
‘Running to honour a teacher passionate about mental health’ – Sydney Morning Herald, 29 March 2019
‘Take 5 editor Paul Merrill among first Pitch2Punchline stand-ups’ – Mumbrella, 13 March 2019
‘‘How are you, really?’ Our industry’s mental health needs help’ – marketingmag.com.au, 7 March 2019
‘Local projects to tackle youth unemployment‘ – bluemountainsaustralia.com, 28 February 2019
‘Charting a preseason: Inside the Waratahs 2019 preparations’ – espn.com.au, 13 February 2019
‘Pitch2Punchline to train Mumbrella readers for stand-up challenge – at the Opera House’ – Mumbrella, 7 February 2019
‘batyr workshops in Tamworth for mental health sufferers: Jackson O’Brien shares his journey’ – The Northern Daily Leader, 3 February 2019
‘Nyngan Blue Sky Ball 2018 a success, photos’ – Nyngan Observer, 15 January 2019
‘Investment in youth mental health ensures continued support for young people across Australia’ – healthygc.com.au, 11 January 2019
‘Kate Spade Is A Reminder That Mental Ill Health Does Not Discriminate’ – whimn.com.au, 6 June 2018