3,249 people lost their life by suicide in 2022.
Starting 11 July 2024, Jason is running 3,249km over 100 days for those that have lost their lives, for those that loved them and for those currently in the fight - to give them hope and empower them to keep going. Jason’s goal is to encourage people to have a chat; no one has to do this alone.
Funds raised from the 'Have a Chat - Run with Jason' initiative will be used to fund the important work undertaken by Bettermentall, and also shared with our charity partner, Christmas on the Streets.
Get Involved
The "Have a Chat" run invites both individuals and organisations to engage, acknowledging mental health's significance in communities. The run is designed to encourage conversation, break down barriers, promote the importance of creating connection, and most importantly, empower and give hope to those in the battle
Individuals
Jason welcomes individuals to join in the Have a Chat Run however they prefer, whether it's running, walking, or cycling. Keep an eye on social media for updates on local event details.
Organisations
Are you a community organisation or business intrigued by Jason sharing his personal journey from survival to success? Through the 'Have A Chat Run', Jason is offering running shirt sponsorship and speaking engagements in your region.
Become a Supporting Organisation
Are you a community organisation or business intrigued by Jason sharing his personal journey from survival to success?
There are a number of ways for your organisation to learn from Jason's story and create an environment for meaningful conversations.
Host a Speaking Event
Jason is available for speaking engagements during the 'Have a Chat Run'. Submit an application to book a date or to learn more.
Organise a Social Event
Organise a social event to support the Have a Chat Run - this is a great way to foster connection amongst staff, volunteers and their families. Submit an application to register your interest.
Sponsor a Run Leg
Whether we like it or not, money makes the world go round! If you'd like to sponsor a leg of our run, or host a speaking event, click here to learn more.
enCOURAGE other organisations
Help us spread the word about the Have a Chat Run - sharing our story with your networks is a powerful way for us to increase our reach.
Next Steps
Booking a Run
Choose a Date
Take a look at our available run days and choose a date that works for your organisation.
Organise Event
Once you've decided on a date for either hosting a run, or combining a run with a speaking engagement, complete our application form to register your interest (click here). We can help you maximise the opportunities created by the Have a Chat Run, including working out what type of event works best for your audience.
Promote Your Event
To make your event the best it can be, spread the word amongst your staff, volunteers and their family and friends. Jason's goal is to encourage everyone to come along and have a chat; nobody has to battle through life on their own.
Testimonials
What people say about Jason's presentations
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"Thank you Jason for having the courage to share your story in order to help others learn & grow. You are a fantastic presenter, constantly engaging your audience and passing on your knowledge with passion. Congratulations on taking those original first steps & each & every day that you continue to do so. You have found your true calling!"
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Jason is an incredibly engaging presenter. He's just so approachable and easy to talk to and has so much interesting insight and experience to share. He really put me at ease to ask questions and was really encouraging. The sessions flew by so fast.
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Super awesome energy. Really grateful to have had this opportunity. I loved Jason's openness to share his own journey, and help us understand the greater implications in living with mental illness. He made it a safe environment for us to ask questions, and share our own stories. I truly got a lot out of it.
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Our Sponsors
Faq.
Weekday runs can be booked within a 90-minute driving radius of Trafalgar, Victoria. Jason is available to travel further on weekends, exploring locations across Victoria and even beyond. When significant travel is involved, Jason prefers to group multiple events over consecutive days for efficiency and enjoyment. Jason welcomes support to encourage other businesses and organisations in your area, especially if you are outside of central, southern, and west Gippsland, to come together and create a series of runs.
Everyone is welcome to run, walk or cycle alongside Jason during the Have a Chat Run. There is no formal registration, just come along and join in!
Bettermentall can assist your community organisation in brainstorming fundraising ideas to cover Jason's speaking fee. We're skilled at finding creative solutions tailored to your needs. Let's work together and spread the ‘Have a Chat’ message far and wide.
We appreciate your consideration of sponsoring a run leg—your support means a lot to us! While we welcome requests for logo placement on specific days, we cannot guarantee fulfilment. Please note that organisations booking speaking events with us will receive priority in logo placement.
Thank you for advocating for our event. We have included some downloadable resources below:
There are a couple of options to pay for your sponsorship, speaking engagement, running shirt or beanie order.
Option 1: Direct debit funds into our account, using your name (if an individual) or that of your business as the payment reference. Banking details are:
- Account Name: Bettermentall
- BSB: 633000
- Account Number: 217582790
Option 2: Submit your sponsorship application form and wait for us to issue you an invoice.
Yes. If you have sponsored a running shirt, either as an individual, family group or organisation, it is possible to order your own running shirt at a cost of $30 per shirt. When you are completing your Sponsor application form, make sure to add the number and size of shirts required.
Running Shirt Sizing Guide
If you are an event sponsor and would like to purchase a running shirt to match Jason's, they are available for $30 each. When completing your sponsorship application, please note the quantity and sizing required; shirts will be dropped off on the day of your sponsored run.
About Jason Rantall
In just seven years, Jason has transformed from barely surviving to flourishing.
Jason has faced a challenging journey, enduring addiction for three decades, broken relationships, reckless behavior, car accidents, legal issues, financial hardship, and multiple mental health diagnoses including Bipolar disorder, OCD, Anxiety, Psychosis, and Depression. This led to hospital admissions and numerous suicide attempts.
Despite these hardships, Jason has managed to rise above, persevere, and thrive.
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