zero2hero

07/04/2026

Recently, the Commissioner for Children and Young People, Dr Jacqueline McGowan-Jones, released the 2026 Profile of Children and Young People in WA - confirming what we see every day…

A pattern of declining mental health, rising developmental concerns, and too many children falling through the gaps in early-identification systems.

At zero2hero, the heartbeat of what we do is captured perfectly by a quote from Desmond Tutu; “We need to stop pulling people out of the river and go upstream to find out why they’re falling in.”

That means shifting focus upstream and investing earlier to equip young people with the skills, language and confidence to understand their mental health before they reach crisis point.

Young people in WA are telling us they don’t just want awareness - they want real skills.

They want to be met where they are. That’s why for us, prevention starts in classrooms and in conversations between young people.

We’re incredibly grateful to Dr McGowan-Jones for continuing to shine a light on this issue and advocate for a system-wide shift toward early intervention.

As she states: “Western Australia cannot keep responding at the crisis end… Prevention is not optional, it is the only way to turn these trends around.”

If we’re serious about changing these trends, we all have a role to play in backing prevention - early, consistently, and at scale.

For the full report:https://ccyp.wa.gov.au/media/wzbc3m3m/ccyp9552-profile-report-2026-web2.pdf

07/04/2026

WA’s BIGGEST youth mental health forum is heading to Kalgoorlie! 🤩⁠
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On 20 August, zero2hero is bringing the full In Your Head experience to the Goldfields Arts Centre - putting youth mental health at the forefront in a fun, interactive way 🕺🏽⁠
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This isn’t your typical school excursion. It's a day of inspiring keynote speakers, hands-on breakout sessions, real conversations, and practical tools your students can use to manage their mental health.⁠
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Now in its tenth year, In Your Head is our biggest youth event - and we’re so excited to bring it to students across Kalgoorlie and surrounding communities.⁠
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Register your school for FREE now:

Join students, teachers and parents at zero2hero's In Your Head - WA’s only mental health forum for young people!

03/04/2026

A huge thank you to the generous crew from BHP Western Australia that came to Hero HQ last week and helped us pack merch bags for the 154 young heroes who are about to embark on their Camp Hero adventure!

Every small act of kindness like this goes a long way in making a difference in the lives of young people 🫶

24/03/2026

Tickets are now on sale for our fifth annual Heroes Lunch!🎉

Join us for an inspiring afternoon as Perth’s social and corporate community comes together to raise vital funds for youth mental health.

This year’s event will feature keynote speaker Ben Crowe, alongside live entertainment, a gourmet three-course lunch, premium beverages, and exciting live and silent auctions.

📅 Friday 12 June 2026
⏰ 12:30pm
📍 Grand Ballroom, Crown

Whether you’re bringing colleagues, clients or friends, this is an opportunity to connect, be inspired, and support young people across WA.

Early bird tickets are available until March 31. Don't miss out! https://www.zero2hero.com.au/event/the-heroes-lunch/

18/03/2026

When you walk into In Your Head, you’re walking into a room full of young people finding their voice 🫶

In Your Head brings hundreds of students and teachers together to have honest and real conversations about adolescent mental health.

Your students will hear honest stories about navigating tough times, asking for help, and looking out for their mates & leave with the confidence to speak up and support each other.

If you’re a school teacher or wellbeing leader, we’d love to have you and your students join us 👇

📍 Perth Convention Centre
📅 18 August 2026
👥 Years 6 - 12
🎟️ School group bookings available

Early bird tickets available now! https://www.zero2hero.com.au/event/in-your-head/

17/03/2026

Ten years ago, Alyssa was a student at a high school in Kalgoorlie 👩‍🎓

Recently, she walked back down the same hallways, sat in the same classrooms, and even spoke to the same principal...but this time as a facilitator 💬

She had a chat to us about what it was like going back, how the conversation about mental health has evolved, and the lessons she’s learnt since leaving school that she now gets to pass on to the next generation 👏

A big thank you to for supporting this recent roadshow and helping make these conversations possible for young people in the region.

25/02/2026

At 17, Amy thought she was dealing with a routine health issue, but what followed was anything but routine.

After weeks of tests, appointments, and procedures, Amy was diagnosed with a rare form of bladder cancer, something most commonly seen in adults over 70.

Within a short space of time, Amy was facing multiple surgeries and the possibility that her future might look very different. Few of us can truly imagine what that means for a young person in Year 12, while friends carry on with the normality of teenage life.

Prior to her diagnosis, Amy had joined us at Camp Hero. In a recent chat with us, she shared that during treatment and recovery, she found herself drawing on lessons she'd learnt at camp that she never imagined would become so important.

The ability to sit with discomfort rather than immediately trying to escape it.

The discipline of focusing on what she could control each day.

The mindset of breaking overwhelming situations into small, achievable steps.

And perhaps most importantly, the understanding that resilience does not mean facing challenges alone.

Instead of becoming consumed by uncertainty, Amy concentrated on showing up to appointments, asking questions, adjusting expectations, and protecting her mental wellbeing alongside her physical health.

Her experience is a powerful reminder that prevention and early mental health education are not abstract concepts. They are practical skills that young people carry with them into real life, especially in moments they never see coming.

Read more of Amy’s story here: https://www.zero2hero.com.au/story/amys-story/

17/02/2026

You thought this was just another school excursion…

But it’s actually WA’s BIGGEST youth mental health forum! 🧠👏

Hundreds of students, a buzzing auditorium, inspiring speakers, big energy break-out sessions, and real, relatable conversations about adolescent mental health.

In Your Head is back on 18 August at Perth Convention Centre. Don’t let your school miss out!

Early bird tickets are live at https://www.zero2hero.com.au/event/in-your-head/

17/02/2026

We're so proud to stand with the Western Force as their charity partner in 2026! ❤️

This partnership is special to us, because it allows us to harness the power of sport to normalise conversations about mental health, and let young people see strong role models openly backing and prioritising wellbeing, resilience, and connection.

Look for the zero2hero logo on the Force’s red warm-up jerseys throughout the season!

11/02/2026

We’re incredibly lucky to cross paths with people who quietly go above and beyond for young people 🧡

Madeline is one of them. When she decided she wanted to be a volunteer mentor at Camp Hero, it wasn’t as simple as filling out a form and turning up.

Being in Queensland, it meant booking flights at her own expense, organising leave, and figuring out how to process a WA Working With Children Check from another state (which turned out to be no easy feat!)

There were several hoops to jump through, but she happily made it work. Not for recognition, but because she believes early mental health education matters, and that showing up for young people can make a real difference.

At the end of her week at camp, she said something we hear often: “If I could have gone to Camp Hero when I was younger, it would have made a profound difference in my life.”

That’s the impact of camp. Not just on the young people who attend, but on the mentors who show up for them.

If you’ve ever thought about volunteering in a way that genuinely impacts young people, maybe this is your sign.... 🤔💭

Find out more about mentoring at Camp Hero here: https://www.zero2hero.com.au/become-a-mentor/

Read more about Madeline's experience: https://www.zero2hero.com.au/story/queensland-to-camp-hero/

28/01/2026

Recently, we were reminded just how powerful human connection can be...

Last week we got to meet some of the members of Bang Football Club, a social club that meets every Sunday for a relaxed kick of the footy to support people both physically and mentally.

One afternoon, they crossed paths with a group of incredible women running laps around the oval. They were training for the marathon in honour of Adam Selwood, who tragically passed away while fundraising for zero2hero.

That moment of shared purpose sparked something special.
Inspired by their commitment to youth mental health, Bang FC chose zero2hero as their charity partner for the year.

Through fundraising barbecues, a raffle, and some light-hearted fines sessions, the Bang FC community went on to raise an incredible $1,355 to support young people’s mental health.

We love this story of strangers inspiring strangers ❤️ To Alex Coulson and the entire Bang FC crew - thank you for choosing to stand with us, and for showing what’s possible when community leads the way.

Here’s to connection, kindness, and the ripple effect of community!

28/01/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to give back in 2026? ❤️

We’re calling on passionate individuals interested in stepping up as volunteer mentors at our upcoming Camp Hero programs this April.

Camp Hero brings together young people at a pivotal moment in their lives. As a mentor, you’ll spend five powerful days supporting, encouraging and walking alongside the next generation and helping them build confidence, leadership and wellbeing skills that last a lifetime.

All you need is a positive attitude and a genuine passion for supporting young people. We'll provide you all the training you need.

If you're looking to gain fresh perspective, deeper purpose, and real human connection, find out more here: https://www.zero2hero.com.au/become-a-mentor/