Quarter 1, 2023 - Impact Update

We wanted to take a moment to update you on what’s been happening over the last 3 months - it’s been a big one!

Your support has been instrumental in enabling us to make a positive impact in the lives of young people across Australia. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy reading about all the latest developments that your support has helped make possible.

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Promoting Mental Health and Reducing Stigma

Stigma reduction 

As Australia's leading youth mental health stigma reduction organisation, we are committed to addressing the critical and complex issue of mental health stigma and advocating for positive change.

We are thrilled to be seeing reductions in stigma after our programs. To read more about why that’s important, you can check out the 'The Lancet Commission on ending stigma and discrimination in mental health' where we are proudly featured as one of ten organisations worldwide that are delivering effective stigma reduction programs.

 Read the Lancet Journal 

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 Research and Advocacy

 In collaboration with Ethical Partners Funds Management, we launched our latest research report, ‘Trust, empathy, and authenticity: Promoting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.’ We found that 95% of respondents agreed that prioritising mental health in the workplace influences their decision to stay with a company, while 69% consider a company's mental health approach when choosing where to work. The report contains practical recommendations that workplaces can implement to ensure they are meaningfully, genuinely and proactively enhancing their employees’ mental health.  

We’re currently offering free consultations to discuss how you can implement recommendations in your workplace. Contact our Head of Global Impact stephanie@batyr.com.au for more information.

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Global Partnership 

We announced our global partnership with UK's It Gets Brighter to amplify lived experience stories through our app OurHerd. This partnership will provide a safe platform for young people to share their stories and unlock opportunities for global research and advocacy.

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Creating Change

Mental Health Changemakers

We’re excited to partner with the NSW Department of Regional Youth on the Mental Health Changemakers project in Casino, Northern Rivers. This project aims to provide young people with training to become mental health advocates in their communities, empowering them to create meaningful change.

Media Coverage and Support

Storyteller Charley was featured in an ABC article advocating for better alternatives to emergency departments for young people in mental health distress. We have also provided support to Suicide Prevention Australia's campaign around youth-specific alternatives in emergency departments.

New Chair of batyr board announced

Our Founder Sebastian Robertson announced he is stepping down from the board and his role as Director and Chair. Sebastian’s contribution to batyr as Founder, Inaugural CEO, Director and Chair on the board for the last 12 years has been immense. It’s been through Sebastian’s vision and ambition that batyr has seen incredible growth, increasing our impact on the lives of young people across the country.

 Now we turn to a new chapter for batyr, and it is with great excitement that Ellen Derrick, Managing Partner at Deloitte Consulting Australia, has been appointed as the new Chair of the batyr Board. Ellen is a passionate advocate for mental health and diversity, and her extensive experience in health and human services, social policy, and regulatory agencies makes her a perfect fit for the role.

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Our Team 2023