3,249 people lost their life by suicide in 2022.
Starting 11 July 2024, Jason ran 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 invited both individuals and organisations to engage, acknowledging mental health's significance in communities. The run was 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 welcomed individuals to join in the Have a Chat Run however they prefer, whether it's running, walking, or cycling.
Organisations
Are you a community organisation or business intrigued by Jason sharing his personal journey from survival to success? Though the 'Have A Chat Run' is complete, Jason continues to offer 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 across the Gippsland region. Contact Jason to learn more.
enCOURAGE other organisations
Help us spread the word about mental illness and how to support those in need - sharing our story with your networks is a powerful way for us to increase our reach.
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.
Have A Chat Sponsors
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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