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Alex Farquhar is an experienced professional with a strong background in community engagement and support services. Currently serving as the State Manager QLD/NNSW and Community and Relationships Lead at batyr since March 2021, Alex focuses on empowering young people and addressing mental health stigma through innovative peer-to-peer programs. Previous roles include Projects and Operations Lead at SuperCarers, where Alex enhanced carer engagement and user experience, and Local Area Coordinator at Brotherhood of St Laurence, advocating for individuals with disabilities and assisting with NDIS planning. Alex also held leadership positions in retail and event coordination, contributing to initiatives promoting health and well-being. Alex holds multiple degrees in Health Science, International Development, and several certifications in Auslan and community services.
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batyr is a preventative youth mental health organisation, created by young people, for young people. Through lived experience storytelling, batyr shares mental health stories that inspire action, reaching young people early and often with the tools they need to look after themselves and each other before a crisis. batyr has a passionate and growing network of over 1,400 young storytellers who bravely share their lived experiences with thousands of young people across the country every year. batyr are experts in prevention with evidence-based proof of their impact since 2011. We are leading providers of mental health education in Australian Schools and Universities. Measuring the impact of their work is a key part of how batyr ensures its programs deliver meaningful outcomes for young people. Post-program surveys and regular impact evaluations, including collaborations with academic partners, help batyr understand what’s working, and how to strengthen its impact. To find out more about our programs and workshops, visit batyr.com.au or email us at hello@batyr.com.au