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batyr Australia
@batyraus.bsky.social
Australian youth mental health charity
🐘 For-purpose preventative mental health charity
🌟 By young people for young people
💙 Peer-to-peer programs + workshops
📲 Download the OurHerd app
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(Pronounced buh-tier)
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
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.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:47 PM
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
January 19, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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 💙
January 15, 2026 at 5:47 AM
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
January 14, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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
January 13, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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
January 6, 2026 at 5:47 AM
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...
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...
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January 5, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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...
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,...
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December 18, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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
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...
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December 16, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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
December 14, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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
December 9, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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. 🙌
December 8, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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
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...
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December 2, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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
November 28, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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
November 27, 2025 at 4:46 AM
🎉 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
November 25, 2025 at 6:48 AM
🏃‍♀️ 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
November 23, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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
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...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:23 AM
🏳️‍⚧️ 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 🌈
November 13, 2025 at 5:04 AM
📣 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
November 11, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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
November 11, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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
November 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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! ✨
November 6, 2025 at 8:32 PM
🌟 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
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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
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...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:56 AM