Welcome to MB4MH - Mental Health Awareness
MB4MH was born from love and loss after Kiah’s passing in 2022. We are on a mission to create awareness about mental health through advocacy, storytelling, and hope. Join us in this movement.
If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health difficulties or a crisis, please reach out to one of these 24/7 support services:
Lifeline – 13 11 14
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
13YARN (First Nations Support) – 13 92 76
Kids Helpline (ages 5–25) – 1800 55 1800
You are not alone. Help is available — please reach out.
Why “Monkey Boy”?
Monkey Boy was more than just a teddy bear — he was Kiah’s constant companion from childhood through to adulthood. He travelled everywhere with him: to zoos, on planes, across the country — even to Melbourne for Kiah’s 16th birthday, when his grandparents flew him to see Eminem live, one of his all-time favourite artists since he was little enough to sing along.
But Monkey Boy wasn’t just a travel mate. He was something much deeper — a quiet protector, a source of comfort, and a place to hold feelings too big for words. Kiah carried Monkey Boy through his traumas, including the domestic violence his mum endured — which, as we now understand, wasn’t just her trauma, but his too. Those early experiences left a mark on Kiah’s heart, and Monkey Boy was there through it all — a silent witness to his pain, resilience, and tenderness.
After Kiah passed, our family was reunited with Monkey Boy in a deeply emotional moment — he arrived in the post months later, gently tucked inside one of Kiah’s jackets. Mum lovingly sewed a small urn onto Monkey Boy, which now carries some of Kiah’s ashes, just as Kiah once carried him. Today, Monkey Boy continues his journey, travelling around Australia — a symbol of love, healing, and memory.
Monkey Boy for Mental Health was named in Kiah’s honour — a tribute to his strength, sensitivity, and the importance of holding space for the things we carry, both seen and unseen. Through Monkey Boy’s story, we aim to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, honouring the real, raw, and human experiences that too often go unspoken.
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Handmade fidget mats
This is where Monkey Boy for Mental Health began — three generations, one purpose. From my mum’s steady hands to my daughter’s creative spark, each mat is crafted with love, care, and intention.
These aren’t just fidget mats — they are calming, sensory tools designed to ease anxiety, reduce stress, and support better mental health through touch and movement.
Kiah’s Rule campaign
Join the Kiah’s Rule campaign to break the silence and stigma around mental health. Your story matters, be a part of the change.
Advocacy and storytelling
At MB4MH, we share real stories to spark change, break stigma, and push for better mental health responses. Every voice matters — and ours is just getting louder.
Our book is coming soon.
Monkey Boy Adventures is the heart of Monkey Boy for Mental Health — a meaningful journey that follows Monkey Boy as he learns to manage anxiety using the “five things” mindfulness technique.
MB4MH Proudly Supports
We proudly support mental health orginsations — contact us to be featured on our site.
Frequently Asked Questions
“MB4MH has been a beacon of hope for me during my darkest days. Their commitment to mental health awareness is truly inspiring.”
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Contact us
Reach out to us for more information or to join our movement for mental health awareness, or if you are interested in Fidget Mats, Product and Merch, Monkey Boys Adventures or Our other Services, or if you are interested in Partenering or Sponsoring us.
About us
Monkey Boy for Mental Health (MB4MH) is a grassroots movement born from lived experience. We’re here to break the silence, fight stigma, and drive real change in mental health.
Through advocacy, storytelling, and connection, we are creating a space where every voice matters and no one is left behind.