KENDALL WHYTE

Kendall Whyte is a 26-year-old woman who grew up in the country town of Mukinbudin, Western Australia. After losing her brother Jayden to suicide in November 2018, Kendall helped create the 'Blue Tree Project'.

Kendall, alongside sister Erryn and friend Simon Comerford, has ensured the Blue Tree concept has blossomed since Jayden’s passing. Beginning as a grass-roots campaign the ‘Blue Tree Project’ has flourished into a not-for-profit making an impact. Their mission is to help spark difficult conversations and encourage people to speak up when battling mental health concerns by painting dead trees blue.

By spreading the paint and spreading the message that "it's OK not to be OK", they are helping break down the stigma that's still largely attached to mental health. Her work with the Blue Tree Project saw Kendall become a finalist for the Western Australian of the Year in 2019. 

You can find Kendall here: @thebluetreeproject