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4ME4YOU was created from a combination of my own experiences and the experiences of the people around me.

Growing up, I experienced my own mental health challenges and learnt how important it is to ask for help. As I got older, I also became someone my friends felt comfortable turning to when they were struggling.

There was a time when a close friend was going through a particularly difficult period, and although I wanted to support them, I realised I didn't know how. I wasn't sure what to say, what the right thing to do was, or where to encourage them to seek help. It made me realise that many young people genuinely want to support the people they care about but often don't have the confidence or knowledge to know where to start. That experience inspired me to create 4ME4YOU. I wanted to develop something that focused on prevention rather than waiting until a young person reached crisis point. My goal was to give young people practical skills, encourage open conversations about mental health and help them understand that it's okay to ask for help from trusted adults and professional support services when they need it. After receiving funding to bring the idea to life, 4ME4YOU has continued to grow into a youth-led initiative that delivers school programs and practical wellbeing education for young people. My hope is that every student who takes part in a 4ME4YOU session leaves feeling more confident to look after their own wellbeing, support a friend and know that they never have to face life's challenges alone.