The next few months will see interest on the topic of mental health peak with R U OK? Day on 8 September, followed by Mental Health Month in October and World Mental Health Day on October 10. These dates provide an opportunity to spark meaningful conversations, increase awareness around Mental Health and provide teams and individuals with strategies to cope with the ongoing impact of the pandemic on wellbeing.
We've selected a list of exceptional Australians who specialise in mental health, overcoming trauma and stress professionally, and some who have lived experience overcoming adversity. These speakers will ignite conversations and drive real positive change in your school, organisation and personal life.
- Sir John Kirwan
- Sabina Read
- Dr Michael Carr-Gregg
- Lucy Thomas OAM
- Nick Bracks
- Vanessa Stoykov
- Michael Lipmann
- Luc Longley AM
- Yemi Penn
- Hunter Johnson
- Dr Charlotte Keating
- Mitch Wallis
- Dr Lucy Hone
- Osher Gunsberg
- Jules Allen
- Joe Williams
- Julie Goodwin
- Paul Callaghan
- Dr Gill Hicks
- Tarang Chawla
- Chelsea Pottenger
- Cooper Chapman
- Dr Jodie Lowinger
- Lachie Samuel
