Hi, I’m Gabby an ocean lover and the founder of the ‘Better Yew Foundation’. I created this organisation to address the alarming rates of suicide and mental illness in young people which has left me feeling extremely frustrated.

I am sick of hearing of suicides in our local and broader community especially in people so young. Working as a sports coach I have interacted with thousands of kids and each day I see more and more kids with low-self esteem, behavioural issues and anxiety.

Growing up I have faced a lot of tough situations which challenged me mentally but they made me grow and I now view them as a gift. Through my experiences I have learnt that I am not perfect but I am capable and I am in control of who I become. I recognise the value of resilience through responsibility, empathy and gratitude as key foundational principles to achieving mental wellness and I aim to share these lessons with as many young people and their surrounding support networks as possible.

I want young adults to realise their responsibility in the direction of their own lives and take control of not only how they feel but who they become.