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“The reality isn’t just the moment on the stage”: Abbey Willcox on the mental toll of chasing the Olympic dream At just five years old, Abbey Willcox understood what the Olympic Games were - and from that moment, she was all in. Like many young athletes, she saw the podium. She didn’t yet see the pain, sacrifice and uncertainty required to get there. Now 29 and fre

Elite sport exists in duality: pride & pressure, purpose & fear.

Olympian Abbey Willcox on identity, constant evaluation & why mental health is part of performance.

Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/qienvdqssf 

#MilanoCortinaOlympics2026

Our Splash the Stigma community raised $122,710 for youth mental health! 🎉

150+ fundraisers helped make it happen - meaning we can reach 4,090 more young people with preventative mental health education.

So grateful for this community! Real impact starts with showing up 💙

DOUBLE DONATIONS are live! 🎉 From now until midnight 28 Feb (or until the cap is reached), every donation to Splash the Stigma will be DOUBLED!

Twice the impact for youth mental health.
Final days. Final laps! 🏊‍♀️⏰

Donate now: www.splashthestigma.com.au

#youthmentalhealth #swimming #selfcare

Sometimes we’re told we should feel one thing at a time, but life doesn’t work like that.

You can be healing & still hurting. Proud & still uncertain. Motivated & also exhausted. Different feelings can exist at the same time.💙

#affirmations #youthmentalhealth #selfcare

We asked students, what feels heavy about being a young person right now? 😅

Hearing these voices reminds us that a lot of young people are doing their best to hold a lot at once.

If this resonates with you, you’re not alone. 💙

#university #studentlife #youthmentalhealth

⏰ If you’ve been thinking about becoming a batyr Uni Ambassador in 2026, now’s the time! This is your chance to support student wellbeing, gain leadership experience & make campus a more supportive place.

Open to students at #USYD, #UTS & #Swinburne!

Apply now: www.batyr.com.au/volunteer 💙

Honouring Patrick Corrigan We are saddened to hear of the passing of Professor Patrick Corrigan, a globally respected leader whose research has shaped the way organisations, communities, and individuals approach stigma reductio...

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Professor Patrick Corrigan, a globally respected leader whose research has shaped the way organisations, communities & individuals approach stigma reduction across the world.

Read more: www.batyr.com.au/honouring-pa...

#mentalhealth #youthmentalhealth

An update on Mark Gresser’s solo trek across Australia for batyr Months into the journey, Mark’s trek has tested him in ways few of us will ever experience. He’s travelled through vast stretches of the Northern Territory, where the heat has been relentless - averag...

Since July, Mark Gresser has been walking solo across Australia to support young people’s mental health.

Months of heat, isolation & exhaustion haven’t stopped him & along the way, he’s sparked powerful conversations by sharing his own lived experience.

Read more: www.batyr.com.au/an-update-on...

Earlier this week we attended the Brisbane South PHN Jimboomba Showcase, sharing our preventative youth mental health programs & connecting with local organisations including Autism QLD & Life Education.

Thank you Brisbane South PHN for championing youth mental health.

#youthmentalhealth #brisbane

We kicked off O-Week at #NIDA to launch OurHerd@Uni! 🎉

The hubs act as a student-friendly front door to mental health support, making it easier to understand what help is available & how to access it.

Learn more: www.batyr.com.au/introducing-...

Thanks nib Foundation for making it possible!

We’re teaming up with Healthy North Coast to co-design a new mental health social & digital campaign & we want young people involved!

🔹 Aged 18–25
🔹 Live in #RichmondValley, #ClarenceValley or #TweedShire
🔹 No experience needed

🔗 Express your interest now: batyr.tfaforms.net/5092360

🚨DOUBLE DONATIONS ARE LIVE! 🚨

Join Splash the Stigma, our month-long swim challenge supporting #youthmentalhealth 💙

With double donations, you only need to raise:
💧 $25 → swim cap
💧 $250 → budgy smugglers or t-shirt

Sign up & make waves now! 🏊‍♀️ www.splashthestigma.com.au

#swimming #mentalhealth

It’s easy to scroll & feel like everyone else is “good” all the time… but the truth is life feels heavy sometimes & that’s okay.

Being honest about how you feel is the first step to looking after yourself. There’s no pressure to be ‘good’ all the time. Your feelings are valid exactly as they are 🫶

We’re proud to share our founder Sebastian Robertson has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to community health 👏

An honour that reflects the power of community & preventative mental health education. Congrats Seb & thank you for backing young people's mental health 💙

thank you so much Cleo! 💙

Meet Emma: Why She Keeps Coming Back to Splash the Stigma Emma is one of many people who return to Splash the Stigma year after year. Now in her third year, she’s a great example of how the challenge can grow alongside you.

Now in her third year of Splash the Stigma, Emma’s story shows how small actions can create ripple effects. 🏊‍♂️

What started as a swim challenge helped her reconnect with her own mental health & support our work empowering young people to talk openly about theirs. 💙

Read more: bit.ly/4pJNzqY

absolutely!

Calling #university students 👋

Become a batyr Uni Ambassador and help champion wellbeing at your uni! Plan events, connect with students, reduce stigma & build skills while being part of a supportive community.

Now recruiting at:
🎓 #USYD
🎓 #UTS
🎓 #Swinburne

Apply now: www.batyr.com.au/volunteer

Struggling doesn’t mean you’ve failed, feeling deeply doesn’t make you “too much,” & healing rarely happens in a straight line.

The more we talk about mental health openly, the more we can break stigma, support each other & create spaces where people feel heard & understood 🧠

Sometimes, we may hear things from others, or assume things about mental health that aren’t true. It can be easy to get caught up in negative thoughts, but it’s important to remember that our mental health is complex and often changing, and that’s completely normal 💙

When everything feels a bit messy, small acts of care can really shift your day. Try whatever feels doable right now for you & if things feel heavy, reaching out isn’t weakness - it’s strength. 💙

Repost or save this for when you feel like a gentle reset 🐘
#mentalhealthtips #youthmentalhealth

New year, new goals - why not make them count?

Splash the Stigma starts in less than 3 weeks! Swim solo or rally a team, raise funds & support our youth mental health education programs 💙

Great rewards & a powerful way to start the year!

Will you dive in? www.splashthestigma.com.au 🎉

#swimming

Rest isn’t just sleep - it’s how you recharge your mind, body & soul 💤

From giving your brain a break, to letting your emotions settle, or simply pausing to create and feel, rest comes in many forms.

Taking time to rest isn’t a luxury - it’s essential 💙
#holidays #selfcare #mentalhealth #restday

Pinterest x batyr Creative Agency Competition Young people are already using Pinterest as a place to find inspiration, calm, and creative ways to express what they're feeling. Earlier this year, we announced our partnership with Pinterest to brin...

Young people are turning to #Pinterest as a safe space & with recent platform changes for under-16s, it’s even more important.

Our Creative Agency Competition brings creatives together with our storytellers to design meaningful content for young people.

Read more: www.batyr.com.au/pinterest-ba...

A Year at batyr - 2025 As 2025 draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a year defined by courage, community, and young people leading the way. Across schools, universities, community events and digital spaces,...

A year at batyr 💙

In 2025, young people led the way:
• 30,000+ reached with mental health education
• 75+ trained to share lived experience safely
• Global partnerships backing prevention
• Policy shaped by youth voices
• Communities raising hope

🔗 Read more: www.batyr.com.au/a-year-at-ba...

Quarter 4, 2025 - Impact Update Over the last 10 weeks, our programs team reached almost 4,000 young people across QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC and SA. Over 80% of young people reported after seeing a program that they'd feel more confident i...

Quarterly highlights 💙

• Nearly 4,000 young people reached across Australia
• 80% of students reported increased confidence supporting others
• 25 young people trained through free Being Herd workshops
• New Year 7 & 8 programs piloted

Read more: www.batyr.com.au/quarter-4-20...

#mentalhealth

We’re deeply saddened by the tragic events at #Bondi over the weekend. Our thoughts are with everyone affected.

If you’re feeling shaken or overwhelmed, support is available:
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800

Every time we run a batyr program, we ask students for feedback so we can keep learning, improving & making sure our impact is real.

Our peer-to-peer programs break down stigma & build confidence in young people to support themselves & their mates.💙

Learn more: www.batyr.com.au/batyr-school

Last week, we hosted our Youth Innovator Incubator at NIDA in #Sydney, bringing 38 young people from across Australia together to lead the future of #youthmentalhealth. 💙

Through our partnership with Young Change Agents, young innovators co-designed bold new ideas to shape our digital strategy. 🙌

7 Helpful Ways to Prepare for the Social Media Changes From 10 December 2025, new laws will make it illegal for people under 16 to create or use accounts on most social media platforms. We know this shift can feel big - especially for young people who’ve...

Big changes are coming for under-16s on social media from 10 Dec. Feeling uncertain? 😟 Our latest blog shares 7 ways to prepare & support young people through the transition.

Read more: www.batyr.com.au/7-helpful-wa...

#socialmediaban #socialmediadelay #youthmentalhealth #australia #socialmedia