A conference designed to create improved mental health care for frontline workers and first responders throughout training, service and retirement.
Learn techniques to care for yourself and your colleagues while gaining the tools you need to support and be supported through the transition into civilian life.
Hear case studies, lived experience, research and insight from experienced professionals from various emergency service agencies.
Gain tools, tips and techniques to support the mental health and wellbeing of our frontline workers.
Cr Jenny Hill, Mayor of Townsville
Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK, AFC (Ret’d), Former Chief of the Australian Defence Force
Mr James Maskey, National Engagement Manager, Police and Emergency Services Program, Beyond Blue
Mr Allan Sparks CV, OAM,VA, Former NSW Deputy Mental Health Commissioner
Dr Madeline Romaniuk, Leader Veteran Mental Health, Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation
Mr Andrew Coghlan, National Manager, Emergency Services, Australian Red Cross
Dr Jacqueline Drew, Senior Lecturer and Program Director (CCJ/IT), School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University
Mr Wally Mitchell, Canterbury District Operations Manager, St John Ambulance NZ
Mr Kevin Humphreys, Training and Checking Pilot, Queensland Government Air
Mr Matt Newlands, Inspirational speaker and mental health advocate for first responders and emergency services
Find out how to seek help, manage your mental health and support colleagues in need.
By breaking the stigma in seeking help, you can create great change for yourself, your loved ones and fellow frontline workers.
