HEART STORIES

Chleo Eve shares her journey of losing her best friend to suicide, struggling with mental health, and finding healing through seeking help, aiming to inspire open conversations to make a difference


After years of struggling with toxic friendships, unsupportive teachers, and self-doubt, I finally found a community that empowers me to be my best self. Through modeling and pageantry, I reclaimed my confidence, proving that with hard work and belief in yourself, anything is possible
Growing up, Nicole struggled to understand her differences without autism support, facing many mental battles. Over time, she learned to embrace herself, defied expectations, and achieved her dreams.




After overcoming a devastating accident, Greta Mukherjee rose to lead a team of 60 healthcare staff by 23. Now, as an Australia Galaxy Pageants finalist, she fights for better conditions for healthcare workers and marginalised communities.


Shania takes us on a journey of self discovery, self love, lessons, reflections and how she overcame discriminatory behaviours. Through these experiences Shania explains how these shaped her to become the strong confident woman she is today

Being a model and pageant girl has made me vulnerable to bullying, as I'm shamed, mocked, and judged at school for my passion, making me feel like an outsider in a place where I should feel safe.
Growing up in an abusive household and facing relentless bullying at school, I struggled with severe mental health challenges, including self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Speaking up about my struggles was a turning point, leading to the support that ultimately saved my life.

After experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety, Nilupulie Karunaratne found strength through support and self-care. Now, she advocates for maternal mental health through her initiative, Empowering Mothers, raising awareness, reducing stigma, and providing practical support for new mothers.


Charlotte Core, a Miss Petite Global Finalist UK, is on a mission to break the stigma surrounding bipolar disorder. She is proving to young women everywhere that they can achieve anything they set their minds to, no matter the obstacles they face.

At 13, bullying and anxiety challenged me, but I turned pain into purpose, using fashion to rebuild confidence and now helping others through Belle Le Chic, Belle Model Co, and For Every Beautiful Body.
My transition from homeschool to high school was rough, and a toxic friendship led to severe social anxiety. I’m here to tell my story of how pageants helped me overcome my insecurity and grow into the woman I am today.



Motherhood transformed my identity, leaving me overwhelmed by impossible expectations while balancing my career and family. Through pageantry, I found empowerment, rediscovered my confidence, and learned that self-worth comes from embracing the journey, not perfection



Sofia had initially struggled with acceptance of self. She says she did not embrace it fully until going to one of her homelands, India. This was a “healing experience” she says. She is proud to be a brown girl and has found beauty in the colour of her skin.


AROUND THE GALAXY PODCAST

Around the Galaxy Podcast brings to you powerhouse women from Australia Galaxy Pageant who are all about bringing a change, helping others, advocating for the right things, uplifting others, being a voice for the right cause & people and as well showing up their fun side. We aim to redefine what pageants are about & bust the misconceptions by talking about our own experiences with pageantry. In our seventh episode, we have the beautiful QLD girls, Isabelle & Greta talk about their platforms, their value systems, why they applied for Australia Galaxy Pageants, what they aim to take out of the experience and their messaging to the world. Also, explore their fun side as we play a little game segment with them.
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RAISE YOUR VOICE PODCAST

Belle has got to be one of the most dedicated 18-year-old girl's that I have ever met! As an accomplished international model, two-time business owner and pageant queen, Belle has been an incredible source of inspiration to me and support on my pageant and modelling journey. She completely flipped the script on me and convinced me that judging a person's experience from their age was a complete no-no! Join us whilst we explore the founding of her businesses, challenges and triumphs, and work on understanding what it takes to juggle it all!.
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Donate to batyr Here

In Australia, 1 in 4 young people experience mental-ill health, and rates of psychological distress have increased in the last decade. Tragically, suicide is the leading cause of death for young people.
By supporting batyr, we’re helping empower young people with the confidence and skills to get through tough times and look out for their mates. Through sharing lived experience stories and peer-to-peer education, we are keeping young people from reaching the point of crisis and changing lives.
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HELPLINES

BULLYING SUPPORT

1800 55 1800  kidshelpline.com.au



Free, confidential 24/7 support for young people up to age 25 via phone, web chat, or email.


13 11 14 

lifeline.org.au

24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention for anyone in distress, including those affected by bullying.


esafety.gov.au


Provides support for online bullying, including reporting cyberbullying and accessing help.



MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT 

batyr.com.au

OurHerd App

A mental health organisation focused on reducing stigma and empowering young people to seek help through education and storytelling. 

1300 22 4636   

beyondblue.org.au


Support for anxiety, depression, and mental well-being via phone, web chat, and forums.


1300 659 467   suicidecallbackservice.org.au

Free, 24/7 phone and online counseling for people at risk of suicide, those concerned for someone, and those who have lost someone to suicide.

BODY IMAGE SUPPORT 

1800 33 4673

butterfly.org.au

Free, confidential support for eating disorders and body image concerns, available via phone, web chat, and email.

reachout.com


Online mental health support for young people, offering articles, forums, and self-help tools for body image and self-esteem.

1800 650 890  

headspace.org.au

Mental health support for young people aged 12-25, including self-esteem and body image issues.