About
What is batyr? đ
batyr (pronounced buh-tier) is a preventative youth mental health organisation that aims to spark life-changing conversations, amplifies lived experience, and empowers students to take charge of their mental health.Â
We share mental health stories that inspire action, reaching young people early and often with the tools and confidence they need to look after themselves and each other before a mental health crisis.
Beginning a partnership with Swinburne University in 2025, batyr delivers peer-to-peer mental health education programs, student-led events and student volunteering opportunities.
What is a batyr@uni program?
We know how difficult it can be to start the conversation about mental health, even with those closest to you. It can be hard to find the words, the ârightâ time or push past the stigma, and thatâs just the tip of the iceberg. At batyr, weâre not afraid to give the elephant in the room a voice, and empower you with the tools to do the same.
batyrâs programs arenât your typical mental health sessions. Delivered through a peer-to-peer model by our trained team of young and enthusiastic facilitators, theyâre run by people who actually get it.
batyrâs programs are designed to help students navigate the ups and downs of uni life.
During the programs, they learn how to look out for the signs and symptoms of mental ill-health in themselves and others, and hear from a young person whoâs overcome mental ill-health. batyrâs programs are designed and proven to reduce mental health stigma and increase help-seeking.
batyr@uni Program Offerings:
Student Leaders Workshop: Lead mental health change!
batyr@uni Program
HDR batyr Program
All one-off sessions: 45, 60 or 90-minutes
Can't find a time that works for you? Let us know!
Caitlyn Grant | batyr x Swinburne University Partnership Coordinator