20talk's Mental Health Crowdfunding Campaign

A little bit of context

Imagine a world where mental health was talked about just as much as physical health.

20talk is a mental health awareness charity, for young people by young people. Our mission is to make mental health cool and accessible for young adults through the use of innovative media, events, and resources.

We are seeking seed donations to help us scale our Mental Health First Aid program and our online Mental Health Awareness Campaigns this Summer.

But there’s a problem

Did you know that only 2% of governmental funding gets granted to mental health prevention whilst 98% gets given to intervention and crisis management?

Did you know that one person in your immediate network has tried to kill themselves over the last year?

Did you know suicide remains the top cause of death for young people aged 15-44?

Something needs to change in the way mental health is addressed in this country. We've found that there is a huge underlying stigma around how society views engaging in professional and peer-to-peer support services. People feel detached from communities and afraid to speak out about the issues that matter most to them.

20talk is out there tackling that problem head-on.

Here’s what we’re doing about it

20talk has created a multi-channeled approach across media, events, and resources: curated for young people, by young people. Follow @20_talk on Instagram for more.

Media

- Relatable long-form mental health interviews on social media

- Relatable awareness campaigns designed to encourage professional engagement. Previous AD performance includes reaching 500,000+ people online

- Podcasts that are educational, authentic and informative

Events

- Creative mental health workshops that are engaging

- Large scale music events that target high-risk young adults

Resources

- Delivering Mental Health First Aid Australia training programs

We are delivering high-impact education to young adults in places they feel comfortable engaging in. Our goal by 2030 is to turn the tide on suicide as the leading cause of death for young adults. We picture a world where young adults are educated to understand their mental health the same way they do as their normal health.

We don't have to suffer in silence, there is hope.

You can join us

We are seeking $100,000 to help us establish an Awareness Campaign Advertising Budget and Mental Health First Aid trainer. This is going to allow us to train and reach millions of young Aussies; educating them about the importance of proper mental health care. Lives can be saved if we as a community are equipped and educated to tackle the curveballs of life.

And here’s some amazing perks for supporting us that you can’t live without

We are currently developing a LIVE impact dashboard that will track all of the programs we are delivering and what difference they make in the community. All generous donations over $500 will be granted access to the platform when it is finished being constructed!

Regards of whether you are in a position to donate, we want to thank you for reading this page.

*Remember to have hard conversations with your friends, and to reach out to professionals when you are in need of some support. There is no shame in doing so.

You won't regret it - 20talk Team

All donation over $2 are tax deductible.