HUNDREDS gathered at the Tamworth Town Hall on Saturday to address the elephant in the room.
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The White Elephant Spring Ball raised more than $45,000 for youth preventative mental health organisation batyr, that provides programs to university and school students.
"Of every 30 students in Australia, there will be seven dealing with a mental health issue," batyr chief executive Nic Brown said.
"But only two will ask for support, and five of them will suffer in silence."
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Back Track founder Bernie Shakeshaft was the guest speaker on the night, and spoke about the importance of alternative pathways for troubled kids.
The event wrapped up with a performance by local band Splashpool.