A seat at the Big Blue Table: Raising mental health awareness and funds for Beyond Blue

At Biosota, we’re always looking for ways we can give back and support our community. This year, we wanted to make a meaningful impact by raising mental health awareness and funds. 

With that goal in mind, we decided to host a Big Blue Table lunch and pledge $10 from every Manuka honey order over $100 in October to Beyond Blue. This week, we’re proud to hand over $2100 to this worthy cause, and it’s all thanks to your generosity and support.

What is the Big Blue Table lunch?

Big Blue Table is a Beyond Blue initiative that invites people to host meals and cook up meaningful conversations that break the stigma around mental health and create a welcoming space for people to talk about it.

To take part, Biosota registered to host a Big Blue Table lunch and were sent a host kit with everything we needed - from a checklist and fundraising tips through to posters, decorations and conversation prompts.

At our team lunch, we invited everyone to dress in blue and enjoy a delicious meal—complete with blueberries, a blue koala cake and blue packaged honey!

But the real highlights of the lunch were the conversations we had about mental health.

Using the conversation starters provided by Big Blue Table, we shared insights ranging from childhood aspirations to little-known facts about ourselves, things we admire in our colleagues, and how we each take care of our mental health.

Why raising funds for Beyond Blue’s Support Service is so important

Every dollar raised for Beyond Blue helps address the growing need for mental health support. It’s estimated that 45% of people in Australia will face a mental health condition in their lifetime. 

In the next 24 hours, over 800 people will reach out to Beyond Blue's Support Service. Last year, more than 330,000 people sought help, with 89% reporting reduced distress after connecting with a professional.

In fact, the majority of users act immediately following their counselling session and even more so after one month. Just $66 is enough to fund an essential conversation between someone in need and a trained expert. 

A heartfelt thank you

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to all our customers who purchased Manuka honey in October and to our Biosota team for making the Big Blue Table lunch so special.



With growing research highlighting a strong link between gut health and mental well-being, raising funds for Beyond Blue is particularly significant for Biosota. This is because Manuka honey acts as a powerful ally in supporting the gut-brain axis, which is a two-way communication system between the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system that helps regulate digestion, mood and overall well-being.

Thanks to your generosity, we’re been able to donate $2100 for the Beyond Blue 24/7 Support Service, helping those affected by anxiety, depression, and suicide.