Big Blue Table 2024
This October, Mental Health Month, we’re inviting you to fight the stigma of mental health one meal at a time. Host your guests, share a meal, start meaningful conversations and help raise funds for those facing anxiety, depression and suicide.
Getting together for a meal with friends, family and co-workers can do wonders for your mental health - and now, it can help people all across Australia! Nearly half of us will experience a mental health condition in our lifetime — so let’s ensure that no one struggles alone.
For questions on registrations, fundraising or how to get started email: bigbluetable@beyondblue.org.au.
Receive a host kit
We’ll send you a free host kit with conversation starters, decorations and more to help you host the ultimate Big Blue Table. Your host guide will also give you all the information you need to set up and fundraise on the day, whilst the table talkers and conversation starters will ensure your mental health conversations are safe, interesting and stay on track.
Host your guests
Bring your friends, family or colleagues to the table! At your event, encourage your guests to talk about mental health by using the conversation starters in your host kit. Share your event on social media using #BigBlueTable
Raise funds for Beyond Blue
All hosts pledge to fundraise for Beyond Blue’s 24/7 Support Service by asking for donations to your personalised fundraising page. Encourage those getting involved and attending your Big Blue Table to donate whatever they can.
Key messaging
- Cook up a conversation for mental health
- This October, Mental Health Month, Beyond Blue is inviting you to fight the stigma of mental health — one meal at a time. Host a Big Blue Table, share a meal, start meaningful conversations and help raise funds for those facing anxiety, depression and suicide.
- Talking about your mental health can feel challenging at times, especially among family, at work, or with friends. But these conversations have the potential to be life-saving.
- Big Blue Table is a great opportunity to help your family, friends, colleagues, and community connect and feel comfortable checking in with each other.
- Big Blue Table's can be all shapes and sizes from tea and biscuits with your book club buddies to a potluck at the office. Keep it simple or go all out, it's up to you!
- Hosts receive a free host kit with conversation starters, decorations and more to help host a Big Blue Table.
- Funds raised will go towards the Beyond Blue Support Service which provides 24/7 free counselling, advice and referrals via phone 1300 22 4636, webchat or email for anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention.
