SPARK THAT CHAT
Our goal is to save lives and promote mental health well-being by creating opportunities and spaces that support open, vulnerable conversations, fostering connections and resilience among individuals in the community.
SUPPORTING LONG-lasting MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS.
Encouraging others to Spark That Chat can save a life immediately. We fuel our mission THROUGH community events, social media storytelling and informative content, key note speaking, school visits, physical challenges and fundraising apparel. All profits help us take action, because we DOn’t just talk the talk, we walk the walk, ultimately reducing suicide rates and helping the wellbeing of our community.
#SPARKTHATCHAT - millions of eyes on mental health wellbeing
Spark That Chat is a movement built through storytelling, community, and content that actually connects with people and gets our message to those who need it.
Through powerful social media campaigns, nationwide tours, raw interviews, documentary-style content, and partnerships with some of New Zealand’s biggest brands and businesses, events, athletes, artists, and creators, we’re helping make conversations around mental health feel normal, relatable, and accessible to everyone. With millions of video views across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, Spark That Chat has become one of the fastest-growing mental wellbeing platforms in Aotearoa, turning real stories into real impact.
Our TEAM
WARREN brown
Enterprise Partner/PR
“I’ve been supporting people managing the grief of losing a loved one for 12 years and understand the importance of providing those spaces for people to talk and be heard. Spark That Chat aligns so well with the ethos of what we do and I look forward to spreading the message throughout our communities.”
EMMA TALBOT
Financial Guru
We’re very lucky to have chartered accountant, Emma, on our team. Emma’s involvement in both the corporate and rural community and passion for helping others, makes her a priceless member in our mission to create long lasting relationships with supporting businesses and overall, better mental health.
GRAEME JENSEN
Rural Business Advisor
“I bring a simple, common sense approach to mental wellbeing with the inclusion of family and friends in my personal life and have seen the impacts of mental health in the rural sector. Spark That Chat is real and relevant to everyone.”
SAM MICHAU
Professional Mental Health Educator
“I have a keen interest in highlighting and promoting the need for connection between people that leads to better mental health. The Spark That Chat values, align perfectly with my personal experiences and passions.”
JACK JENSEN
Chief Frother/Founder
“I founded Spark That Chat after losing multiple friends to suicide, and it manifested into a passion to help people and stop others having to face the same grief. I’m super passionate about using my creativity, connections and personal wellbeing practices to create spaces and resources to help others.”
Justine KIDD
Grounded Executive
"Leading organisations through change, bridging the personal and corporate contexts while driving business performance, is my thing. The Spark That Chat mission resonates deeply with my own journey to personal and professional resilience. I love connecting people and enabling seeds of ideas to grow into real impact, for everyone."
SPARK THAT CHAT FOUNDATIONS
#sparkthatchat fundraisers
These legends have all been impacted by the effects and losses that come with poor mental health. so In order to make a change, they’ve accomplished incredible challenges to raise money for #sparkthatchat.
HEAVY BREATHERS
These Dunedin & Wellington legends raised an astonishing $107,437 for spark that chat by training for and completing the Dunedin marathon.
STC Mountain Bike team
Kirsty and Max are doing their part to spread mental health awareness and leading my example by staying physical and smashing MTB races around AUS & NZ.
CHRIS EASTON & BROs
These guys are rowing for 24hrs straight and keeping the conversation open to help others struggling with tough times. legends!
MSFT POLLEN X ROVA DNB MIX
Kiwi Dnb djs raised $1,420 by creating a space for dnb fans to come together and #sparkthatchat.
Beaver HOLLAND
This legend used his platform to raise awareness and a whopping $10,613 during ‘movember’ by running 300km around nz.
LOGAN JONES
Logan raised an incredible $1,660 for spark that chat by shaving off his ginger locks, but most importantly continues to encourage others to spark that chat.
A huge thank you to each and every one of our generous supporters. from individuals, to groups, whanau and businesses.
Harley Davidson AU/NZ | Mental Health Foundation | Trademark Live | Audiology Touring | New Zealand Red Cross | NZ Farming | Rural Support NZ | MSFT Productions | Hawkes Bay Foundation | Evergreen Foundation | Sport Hawkes Bay | AJ Hackett Bungy NZ | NFINITE Fitness | Hallmark Angus | ASB BANK | FArmstrong
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