Every T-shirt Changes One Young Aussie’s Life!
The Sebastian Foundation is proud to partner with TVSN as their Charity of Choice for October to December 2025. World Mental Health Month is a fitting time to launch the...
Why?
- Suicide is the leading cause of death of young Australians.
- Over one third of deaths in young Australians are due to suicide.
- 2 in 5 young Australians experience mental health issues. This has surged by 50% in the last 15 years.
These statistics are frightening. Only a proactive, early intervention approach will create generational change.
How we help
We support schools to implement Open Parachute, a unique in-school wellbeing program tailored for each year from Kindergarten through to Year 12. Using real stories from peers it teaches students the psychological skills they need to cope with the many challenges they’ll face throughout adolescence. And it works!
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Extending our Reach into WA Communities Thanks to Sony Foundation and Telethon
The Sebastian Foundation, in partnership with Sony Foundation and Channel 7 Telethon Trust (Telethon), is proud to bring life-changing mental health education to 10,000 young people across Western Australia through...
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Over 20,000 South Australian students reached with Open Parachute!
The Sebastian Foundation's partnership with The Adelaide Crows Foundation has achieved a significant milestone in our mission to tackle child and youth mental health, with over 20,000 South Australian children...
