Mental health advocacy disguised as skincare
Those with chronic skin conditions are three times more likely to suffer from poor mental health.
The problem? Unrealistic beauty standards. And lack of support for mental health charities. We're trying to improve both, cause all skin is good skin™
THE ROAD TO 100
Within the next three years, we want to encourage 100,000 conversations about mental health and donate $100,000 to mental health charities.
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20talk tackles mental health differently. With suicide remaining that biggest killer for young people aged 16 - 40 years old, 20talk creates new, engaging, and innovative ways to bring mental health education to the community.
20talk is made by young people, for young people so they know what works.
Whether this be pub gigs or festivals, community challenges or workshops – 20talk understands the needs of young people and tailor their approach accordingly.
Since 2018, 20talk has established itself in the social media space, gaining an enormous following by all those who want to proactively protect their mental health. 20talk is on a mission to make mental health as commonplace as physical health so come and join the journey. -
One in five young people will have experienced a depressive episode by the time they turn 18.
At Orygen, we believe in treating early and focusing on recovery. We work side-by-side with young people to reduce the impact mental ill-health has on them, their families and society.
Our research is world-leading, impactful and creates change. Working directly with young people, their families and friends, we pioneer new, positive approaches to the prevention and treatment of mental disorders.
We advocate. We make sure that policy makers understand the need and cost of mental ill-health in young people.
We educate. We use our research and evidence-based practice to develop innovative training programs and resources.
Our goal? To see young people with mental ill-health getting well and staying well.
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ALLKND is an impact-led, Gen Z forward, not-for-profit, reducing the national youth suicide rate by delivering Australia's first digital, peer-to-peer mental health first aid program, at scale around the country. We believe in the #knowmoredomore effect.
We’re on a mission to inspire compassion, smash the stigma and save young lives. -
Minus18 is Australia’s charity improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ youth via life-affirming events, leadership programs, and education for the whole community.
Through a preventative model of mental health support, Minus18 tackles social isolation by creating fun-filled spaces where LGBTQIA+ young people belong and are celebrated.
Youth are at the forefront of Minus18 events – and through this they're equipping LGBTQIA+ young people with the skills they need to be the leaders of tomorrow.
Creating an Australia free from discrimination is a job for everyone, and Minus18 can’t do it alone. For schools and workplaces all across Australia, Minus18 provides LGBTQIA+ inclusion training and free digital resources to create a world where LGBTQIA+ young people are safe and belong.
With your support, we can make a safer, more inclusive Australia for everyone.
ALL SKIN IS GOOD SKIN™
- Changing the conversation around skin. No stigma. No shame.
- Encouraging conversations about mental health.
- Making an impact by donating to mental health charities.