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17/04/2026

FIFTY!! Today we see this brilliant group of young leaders join the alumni of Camp Hero and also be our FIFTIETH Camp Hero Leadership. We are so proud of them and all that have been part of Camp Hero since its inspection. ♥️🤍🔥

17/04/2026

Introducing the amazing Camp Hero Leadership #48

17/04/2026

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/