batyr Australia

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

This Christmas, give a gift that makes a difference! 🎁🎄

Every batyr jumper, sock, singlet or budgy smuggler helps young people access vital mental health programs. Perfect for summer, any budget & ready to wear with purpose 💙

Shop now to get it before Christmas! www.batyr.com.au/shop #blackfriday

Mark is walking 5,300km across Australia to support #youthmentalhealth & he’s aiming to raise $53k by Christmas. 💙

He’s already trekked 1,300km & raised nearly $18k, but he needs your help to reach the finish line.

Support the journey: www.batyr.com.au/trek4youthme...

#ruralaustralia #trek

🎉 Bookings for 2026 are now open!

2 in 5 young Aussies experience mental ill-health – early support matters. That’s where we come in. We offer:
🔹Peer-to-peer programs for schools & uni
🔹Sessions for teachers & parents
🔹Lived-experience storytellers

Get in touch: www.batyr.com.au/batyr-school

🏃‍♀️ Limited spots left! Join Team batyr for the 2026 #SydneyMarathon - a world major marathon & a chance to raise funds for #youthmentalhealth 💙

🎯 Apply for a Charity Place ($3k fundraising) - every step supports mental health education across Australia.

👉 Apply now: sm26.grassrootz.com/batyr

New report finds more than a third of teenage boys feel that it’s weird to talk about their feelings with other teenage boys. According to the Adolescent Man Box 2025 Key Findings, more than one in three teenage boys in Australia think it’s “weird” to talk about their feelings with other boys. This statistic might sound smal...

Today is #InternationalMensDay & it’s time to talk about something many young men still struggle with: feeling like opening up is “weird.” But it doesn’t have to stay that way.

Christian & Mac, two of our storytellers, are helping redefine what strength can look like. 💙

Read more: bit.ly/3XzAgO7

🏳️‍⚧️ It’s #TransAwarenessWeek! It's all about celebrating the trans community, honouring the trailblazers, remembering lives lost & learning how to show up with love & support. 💙

We’re spotlighting some amazing orgs supporting trans & gender-diverse young people across Australia 🌈

📣 We’re hiring a Philanthropy Manager!

We’re looking for someone with:
🔹5+ years in managing Major Donors
🔹Strong networks in the corporate & philanthropic space
🔹Proven ability in managing fundraising partnerships

🔗 Apply now: www.batyr.com.au/career-oppor...

#hiring #NFP #philanthropy #sydney

Join us for an evening of #artforgood!🖌️

Showcasing the works of artist Daniele Daluisio in a special exhibition & silent auction - with a portion of proceeds supporting our work 💙

📅 Thursday 20 November | 6–10PM
📍 The Nest Creative Space, Alexandria
events.humanitix.com/artkind

Splash the Stigma is back this summer! ☀️

🏊🏽 Sign up: Choose your swim challenge - solo or team up!
✅ Fundraise: Set a goal & spread the word!
💙 Dive into your challenge throughout February!

There’s also epic prizes, including a 3-night stay in Uluru for 2!

Sign up now: www.splashthestigma.com.au

We teamed up with #1ElizabethSydney to create a mental health activities hub & plenty of people joined in to solve puzzles & brainteasers while having meaningful conversations 🧩💬

It was more than just about bringing awareness, it’s about connection & taking action. Thanks to everyone who came by! ✨

🌟 We’re looking for a #Sydney venue partner! 🌟

Part 2 of the Young Change Agents x OurHerd project is coming up - 8–10 youth teams will join us for the Youth Innovator Incubator to bring their ideas to life.
📅 3–4 Dec
⏰ 9am–4pm
👥 ~60 attendees

Have a workspace you could donate? 💌 hello@ourherd.io

What the Social Media Ban means for young people and how to support them From 10 December 2025, new laws in Australia will make it illegal for people under 16 to create or use accounts on most social media platforms. For many young people, social media isn’t just about sc...

From Dec 10, 2025, Australians under 16 won’t be able to have accounts on most social media platforms.

This change is designed to protect young people’s mental health & help build skills like digital literacy & critical thinking.

Read more: bit.ly/49yAJHu

#DigitalWellbeing #SocialMediaBan

A huge thank you to #SelenaGomez & the #RareBeauty team for having us at their Cocktail Hour event! 💫

Our CEO Pat & Head of Philanthropy Lucy joined Selena & 12 global charity partners to talk all things mental health & how we can empower young people globally to live mentally healthy lives. 🌏

We were honoured to join #selenagomez in LA for the Rare Impact Fund Benefit 💙

The Fund supports 30 nonprofits across 5 continents reaching 2M+ young people with mental health education & support - we're so proud to be the only Australian charity partner 🌍

#rarebeauty #youthmentalhealth #charity

Recognising what’s happening can help you ride it out instead of fighting it.

Try grounding techniques: notice your surroundings, slow your breathing, gently move your body. If someone else is having a panic attack, stay calm, ask how you can help & check in afterwards.

Panic attacks can feel intense, overwhelming & isolating but you’re not alone 💙

Everyone experiences them differently. Some are obvious, others happen quietly. During a panic attack your brain & body act like there’s danger even when there isn’t - causing dizziness, nausea, shaking or racing heart.

Remember, you don’t need to have all the answers - just being there can be enough to support those around you to seek help & take charge of their mental health. You can also suggest that they reach out to a trusted person & remind them there’s plenty of free, confidential support services available.

These are just some of the most common changes & keep in mind that behaviour changes and mental health symptoms will look different from person to person. If you notice changes in a friend, it might be time to check in & show them they’re not alone. 💙

Sometimes it’s hard to tell when a mate is struggling, especially if they keep saying they’re “okay.” There are usually small signs that things might not be all good – it often comes down to changes in their behaviour.

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#mentalhealth #genz #wellbeing #youthmentalhealth

A big thanks to #UnLtd for having us at their Big Chat in #Brisbane! 💙🎤

Storyteller Alexandria shared how lived experience can break down stigma & create supportive conversations around mental health.

Thanks to #Meta & #NewsCorpAustralia for making this event possible 🌟 #Storytelling #MentalHealth

Our #MentalHealthMonth sale is almost over! ⏰

Until midnight October 31st, you can get 25% off everything in the batyr store with code 25MHM at checkout. 🛍️

Grab your favourite batyr gear while supporting youth mental health at the same time! 💙

Shop now & use code 25MHM! ✨
www.batyr.com.au/shop

Amazing! Thank you so much for going live for youth mental health Zac, and thank you and your community for all of the support! We can't do what we do without people like you 💙👏

That's that for Spooking the Stigma! $330 AUD raised for @batyraus.bsky.social is a good effort all around!

Donations will remain open for a little while longer so if you want to get in any last little donations you can do so by clicking here: tiltify.com/@zacman103/s...

You’re not behind. You’re not too much. You’re doing your best, and that’s enough. Your worth isn’t measured by how busy you are or how “together” you look. You deserve rest, support + love - exactly as you are. 💙

#mentalhealth #batyr #selfcompassion #youthmentalhealth #genz #suicideprevention

Trek 4 Youth Mental Health Hi. My name is Mark Gresser. I'm walking 5,300+ kilometres across central Australia to raise awareness about, and offer support to, mental health challenges facing Australia's youth. With rates of psy...

5,300km. 8–9 months. A 200kg cart of supplies & one big mission: youth mental health.

Mark's #trek4youthmentalhealth is as much about mental endurance as it is about physical strength.

Show your support for Mark’s incredible journey by making a donation: bit.ly/4gm2lBl

Unmasking ADHD: LewChing’s Journey to Self-Acceptance October is ADHD Awareness Month, a time to raise understanding, reduce stigma, and amplify the voices of people living with ADHD. At batyr, we know the power of lived experience in shifting perspectiv...

This #ADHDAwarenessMonth, we’re spotlighting the power of lived experience 💙

batyr storyteller LewChing shares their journey to self-acceptance - from navigating stigma to finding community & embracing neurodiversity. ✨

Read more: www.batyr.com.au/unmasking-ad...

#LivedExperience #MentalHealth

Today, we joined a bunch of other incredible charities at #Starlight's HQ for a video workshop with our friends at Vidzero!

We love connecting & collaborating with other orgs who are just as passionate about storytelling - there’s always so much to learn from each other 💙

We're so sorry to hear this Star, and sending you our thoughts and hugs during this difficult time 💙