zero2hero
Educating, engaging and empowering young mental health leaders!
The zero2hero team envisions a world where mental illness is dealt with openly and treated as a normal part of everyday life. zero2hero is a WA-based not-for-profit organisation with a mission to address mental health problems openly among younger people. zero2hero believe that through communication, mental health problems can be effectively dealt with and su***de can be prevented. Through specialised events the zero2hero team help create supportive networks that encourage speaking out about mental health. zero2hero’s events such as ‘zero2hero day’ and ‘Camp Hero – Youth Leadership Camps’ equip school-aged children and teenagers with the skills to speak up when they are struggling and the confidence to stand up and support their friends when they may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, bullying, self-harm or suicidal thoughts. Our programs aim to unleash the heroes of today, to become the leaders of tomorrow in the campaign to promote good mental health throughout their communities.
23/09/2026
We love hearing what young people take away from our programs, but getting a surprise visit at Hero HQ to tell us in person? Even better! 🥰
Yesterday, some Year 5 & 6 students from Heritage College Perth stopped by to drop off a little thank you after recently completing our Chevron Tough Stuff Program.
They also told us all about taking on their first 4km run last Monday as part of the program, with one student telling us she’d surprised herself by realising she could actually do it! 🏃♀️
Thanks for making our day, heroes! ❤️
What did we learn from bringing more than 2,200 students and teachers together to talk about mental health at this year's In Your Head events?
Well, a lot. But above all, one thing became very clear: young people are ready to talk, not just be spoken to.
They want to be part of the conversation, and when we create the space and earn their trust, we’re reminded just how thoughtful, perceptive and valuable their perspectives can be.
We saw students go from sitting back and listening to asking incredibly important questions about supporting a friend, knowing when someone genuinely needs help, what to do when something just doesn’t feel right - and even making suggestions about how government can better engage young people in conversations that affect them.
But those conversations didn’t always happen straight away. Young people need time to work out whether a space feels safe. Whether the adults in the room genuinely care what they think. Whether they can ask the question they actually want to ask.
And when that trust is there, the conversations can get very real, very quickly.
We were also reminded that talking about mental health doesn’t always have to feel heavy. There was music, laughter and dancing 🎶 And right alongside it were honest conversations about anxiety, loneliness, help-seeking and su***de prevention.
This video captures just a little of what Perth's In Your Head looked and felt like this year - the energy, the connection, the fun and, most importantly, the conversations.
Because if there’s one thing we took away from In Your Head 2026, it’s that young people have plenty to say. We just need to make sure we’re giving them the space to say it ❤️
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope, just your friendly zero2hero facilitator letting you know 2027 school program bookings are officially open for registration!🦸♀️📣
Get in early and give your students something to look forward to in 2027 ❤️
Reach out to [email protected] to find out what workshops are suitable for you.
16/09/2026
With footy fever in full swing, we thought we’d turn to someone on our team who knows a thing or two about life on the field 🏉
Before joining zero2hero as our Team Lead, Bradd spent years playing footy at the highest level with the West Coast Eagles.
There were plenty of highs, but also pressure, setbacks, time in and out of the team, and the challenge of learning that who you are is much bigger than how you perform.
So we asked Bradd what his AFL career taught him about resilience, handling stress, backing yourself when things aren’t going your way, and what being “mentally tough” means to him ➡️
09/09/2026
There’s something pretty special about seeing mental health education become part of a school’s journey year after year ❤️
We’ve been delivering Chevron Tough Stuff to Year 5 students at Whitford Catholic Primary School for the last three years, and they’ve already booked in again for 2027!
At Whitfords, Chevron Tough Stuff has become part of the school experience. Younger students hear about it from the older kids, and by the time they reach Year 5, it’s something familiar and positive - and something they’re excited to finally be part of!
As Yvonne, a teacher at the school, shared: “I think it’s valuable that the younger students learn and connect with zero2hero in such a fun and positive way, before they reach their adolescent years. By creating this connection early, when there is no stigma or judgement, it supports a young person to feel more comfortable reaching out and asking for support when they may really need it.”
This is why we believe mental health education shouldn’t be a one-off conversation reserved for older teens. From the early primary years right through to Year 12, our school programs are designed to keep building on those conversations, giving young people the knowledge, skills and confidence to look after their mental health at every stage of their school journey
📚 Our 2027 school program bookings are now open! To find out how we can support your students throughout their school journey, get in touch at [email protected].
07/09/2026
Almost 1 in 7 Western Australians have experienced suicidal behaviour in the past 12 months ‼️
That means seriously thinking about su***de, making a su***de plan or attempting su***de.
At the same time, WA is experiencing the highest levels of distress in the country, with social isolation and loneliness identified as a key driver by 31% of Western Australians - also the highest rate in Australia.
These numbers are confronting, but they’re also an important reminder of why small moments of connection matter - as simple as a conversation, a check-in, noticing when someone isn’t quite themselves and knowing where to turn when things feel too heavy could save a life.
And while 34% of Western Australians reached out to a support service in the past 12 months, we want every young person to know that asking for help is always an option.
This Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, consider the role we can all play - in our workplaces, schools and communities - in making sure people feel seen, supported and connected.
If you or someone you know needs support:
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
If life is in immediate danger, call 000.
*Statistics provided by Su***de Prevention Australia.
31/08/2026
⏰ Consider this your Red Cape Ball reminder…
Early Bird tickets wrap up this Friday, 4 September, so if you’ve been talking about getting a table together, now’s the time to make it happen!
Round up your favourite people, secure your seats and get ready for a seriously good night at Optus Stadium on November 7th💃🏽
🎟️ Early Bird ends Friday- don’t miss it! www.redcapeball.com.au
28/08/2026
We’re still absolutely BUZZING from not one, but TWO In Your Head events last week 💥🤯
We started with our biggest ever IYH in Perth, then headed east for our very first IYH Kalgoorlie 🙌🏽
Across the two days, more than 2,200 students and teachers from 78 schools across WA joined us or tuned in for a huge day of honest conversations, connection, learning and all things mental health 🧠♥️
Safe to say, In Your Head was one for the books!
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