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Program

 

This program is interactive. You can click on each of the presenter sessions to view the presentation outline and presenter’s biography.

 

The conference sessions will run on AEST – Queensland time


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Dark Green and Light Green sessions will be available in person and online via OnAIR

Purple sessions will be available in person only

 

All sessions (excluding workshops) will be recorded and made available to delegates in the Resource Centre five business days after the conclusion of the conference.

 

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The 2025 International Mental Health Conference reserves the right to amend or alter any advertised details relating to dates, program and presenters if necessary and without notice, as a result of circumstances beyond their control. All attempts will be made to keep any changes to an absolute minimum.


Tuesday, June 3, 2025

IMHC25
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Pre-Conference Optional Activity
~ Spaces are strictly limited - secure your place today ~
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Pre-Conference SkyPoint Experience
Experience 360° views of the Gold Coast from Australia’s tallest building! One of Queensland’s most iconic tourist attractions, SkyPoint offers panoramic views extending down to the New South Wales border and out to the magnificent Gold Coast Hinterland. Enjoy delicious canapés and a welcome drink while you make new connections and watch the sunset from a unique vantage point 230 metres above Surfers Paradise. $90pp (includes entry to SkyPoint, bus transfers, canapes and arrival drink). Please note: spaces at this event are strictly limited and will sell out. Secure your place today!
IMHC25
Track 2
Pre-Conference Optional Activity
~ Spaces are strictly limited - secure your place today ~
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Pre-Conference SkyPoint Experience
Experience 360° views of the Gold Coast from Australia’s tallest building! One of Queensland’s most iconic tourist attractions, SkyPoint offers panoramic views extending down to the New South Wales border and out to the magnificent Gold Coast Hinterland. Enjoy delicious canapés and a welcome drink while you make new connections and watch the sunset from a unique vantage point 230 metres above Surfers Paradise. $90pp (includes entry to SkyPoint, bus transfers, canapes and arrival drink). Please note: spaces at this event are strictly limited and will sell out. Secure your place today!

Track 3
Track 4
Pre-Conference Optional Activity
~ Spaces are strictly limited - secure your place today ~
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Pre-Conference SkyPoint Experience
Experience 360° views of the Gold Coast from Australia’s tallest building! One of Queensland’s most iconic tourist attractions, SkyPoint offers panoramic views extending down to the New South Wales border and out to the magnificent Gold Coast Hinterland. Enjoy delicious canapés and a welcome drink while you make new connections and watch the sunset from a unique vantage point 230 metres above Surfers Paradise. $90pp (includes entry to SkyPoint, bus transfers, canapes and arrival drink). Please note: spaces at this event are strictly limited and will sell out. Secure your place today!

IMHC25
Pre-Conference Optional Activity
~ Spaces are strictly limited - secure your place today ~
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Pre-Conference SkyPoint Experience
Experience 360° views of the Gold Coast from Australia’s tallest building! One of Queensland’s most iconic tourist attractions, SkyPoint offers panoramic views extending down to the New South Wales border and out to the magnificent Gold Coast Hinterland. Enjoy delicious canapés and a welcome drink while you make new connections and watch the sunset from a unique vantage point 230 metres above Surfers Paradise. $90pp (includes entry to SkyPoint, bus transfers, canapes and arrival drink). Please note: spaces at this event are strictly limited and will sell out. Secure your place today!

Track 2
Pre-Conference Optional Activity
~ Spaces are strictly limited - secure your place today ~
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Pre-Conference SkyPoint Experience
Experience 360° views of the Gold Coast from Australia’s tallest building! One of Queensland’s most iconic tourist attractions, SkyPoint offers panoramic views extending down to the New South Wales border and out to the magnificent Gold Coast Hinterland. Enjoy delicious canapés and a welcome drink while you make new connections and watch the sunset from a unique vantage point 230 metres above Surfers Paradise. $90pp (includes entry to SkyPoint, bus transfers, canapes and arrival drink). Please note: spaces at this event are strictly limited and will sell out. Secure your place today!

Track 3
Pre-Conference Optional Activity
~ Spaces are strictly limited - secure your place today ~
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Pre-Conference SkyPoint Experience
Experience 360° views of the Gold Coast from Australia’s tallest building! One of Queensland’s most iconic tourist attractions, SkyPoint offers panoramic views extending down to the New South Wales border and out to the magnificent Gold Coast Hinterland. Enjoy delicious canapés and a welcome drink while you make new connections and watch the sunset from a unique vantage point 230 metres above Surfers Paradise. $90pp (includes entry to SkyPoint, bus transfers, canapes and arrival drink). Please note: spaces at this event are strictly limited and will sell out. Secure your place today!

Track 4
Pre-Conference Optional Activity
~ Spaces are strictly limited - secure your place today ~
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Pre-Conference SkyPoint Experience
Experience 360° views of the Gold Coast from Australia’s tallest building! One of Queensland’s most iconic tourist attractions, SkyPoint offers panoramic views extending down to the New South Wales border and out to the magnificent Gold Coast Hinterland. Enjoy delicious canapés and a welcome drink while you make new connections and watch the sunset from a unique vantage point 230 metres above Surfers Paradise. $90pp (includes entry to SkyPoint, bus transfers, canapes and arrival drink). Please note: spaces at this event are strictly limited and will sell out. Secure your place today!

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Diamond Ballroom 2: In-Person & Virtual via OnAIR
Diamond Ballroom 1: In-Person Only
Diamond Ballroom 3: In-Person Only
Cullinan Room: In-Person Only
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Registration & Exhibition Open
Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your name badge!
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Welcome to the 2025 International Mental Health Conference
Official Welcome, Housekeeping & Lived Experience Acknowledgement
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ~LIVESTREAM~ The Plenty Paradox: How the Pursuit of Pleasure Leads to Pain… and What to do About It
Anna Lembke, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University and author of the New York Times bestseller Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (Dutton 2021)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM The Position and Influence of Lore in Social and Emotional Wellbeing
Dr Clinton Schultz – Director, First Nations Strategy and Partnerships, Black Dog Institute
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Day 1 Morning Tea
LIVESTREAM WORKSHOP - Diamond Ballroom 2 (In-Person & Virtual via OnAIR)
Chair: Sandra Surace 		WORKSHOP - Diamond Ballroom 1 (In-Person Only)
Chair: Emily Preston 		PANEL - Diamond Ballroom 3 (In-Person Only)
Chair: Jason Haitana 		WORKSHOP - Cullinan Room (In-Person Only)
Chair: Andrew Greenshaw
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ~LIVESTREAM~ Mastering Emotional Intelligence for Wellbeing and Success
Dr. Marc Brackett PhD, Founding Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel 		Co-Designing Digital Support Tools: An Interactive Experience with an AI Grief Guide
Simon Lowe, People Tech Revolution, Prof Evonne Miller, QUT, Dr Heather McKinnon, QUT 		Pacific Mental Health in Aotearoa New Zealand
Dr Sarah Kapeli, Dr Sam Manuela, Dr Veronica Tone-Graham, Dr Analosa Veukiso-Ulugia, Michaela Roberts, University of Auckland 		Constructing an Interdisciplinary Integrative Care Program Using Ketamine Infusions and Adjunct Psychotherapy
Rachelle Dawson, David Armstrong, Carla Santarossa, Ross Calear, Zed3 Medical Group
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Day 1 Lunch
~IN PERSON & VIRTUAL~
~IN-PERSON ONLY~
Revolutionising Mental Health: Innovations, Challenges and Global Perspectives
Chair: Emily Preston 		Strengthening Lived Experience and Community Support: Advocacy, Research and System Transformation
Chair: Assoc Prof Jacinta Hawgood 		Bridging Gaps: Addressing the Needs of Diverse Populations
Chair: Katherine Koh 		Innovations in Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing: Research to Action
Chair: Martina McGrath
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Digital Hype or Help? Unpacking the Evidence behind Digital Solutions
Heidi Sturk, eMHPrac QUT 		Lived Experience at the Heart of a New Regional and Rural Mental Health Campaign
Monica McInnes, Murrimbidgee Primary Health Network 		Mental Health, Service Gaps and Community Support for Carers in Australia
Dr Lukas Hofstatter, Carers NSW 		Support Me! An Exploration of Social Support Used by Social Workers and Mental Health Nurses
Associate Professor Ruby Walter, RMIT University
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM mHealth App as an Aftercare Resource for Relapse Prevention Post AOD Residential Rehabilitation
Melinda Symon, Hader Clinic Queensland Private 		Training Young Mental Health Advocates: How Batyr Creates Impactful Outcomes for the Next Generation's Storytellers
Genesis Lindstrom, Batyr 		Inclusive Voices, Equitable Wellness: The Future of Mental Health
Dr Mansai Murthy Mittinty, Flinders University 		Space for Space Holders: Embedding Trauma-Informed Wellbeing in Mental Health Organisations
Amy Smith, Kindred & Consulting with Purpose
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Nature-Based Therapy: Bridging Mental Health and Environmental Well-Being for Holistic Healing
Kit Kline, Nature Based Therapy 		Exploring Loneliness in Mental Illness and Its Impact on Recovery: An Integrative Review
Vanessa Caple, La Trobe University 		Developing Australia's First Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Sector Workforce Strategy
Chloe Jesson, Queensland Alliance For Mental Health 		Uptake and Experience of Mental Health Crisis Support at Adelaide’s Urgent Mental Health Care Centre
Lainey Reynolds, Ashleigh Gallagher & Taila Leonello, Neami National
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM Understanding Network Psychopathology
Jonathan Yap & Haikel Muhamad, National University of Singapore 		Hope and Resilience - Caring for Yourself While Supporting a Loved One with a Mental Illness
Sophie Bretag, Metta Leaders 		Improving Physical Health in Mental Health – Reducing Shame and Stigma
Jacinta Sherlock, The ACT Dietitian 		Supporting the Shakey Bridge, Supporting Nurses to Stay
Kate Hocknull, Charles Darwin University
2:35 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 1 Afternoon Tea
Join us for these inspiring Keynote Sessions
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM A World First: Introducing Mentally Healthy Workplaces Australia
Margo Lydon, Establishment Co-Lead, Mentally Healthy Workplaces Australia
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Just Listening: A Compassionate Approach to Supporting Individuals in Distress
Penny Jones, Director of Integrated Mental Health, Alcohol & Other Drugs, Mid North Coast Local Health District
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Growing the Skills and Capacity of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Workforce in Regional/Remote Indigenous Communities
Tegan Schefe, Managing Director - TLS Indigenous Consultancy
4:20 PM - 4:50 PM Adapting to New Challenges: Resilience, Advocacy, and Inclusion in the Face of Adversity
Nathan Stapleton, Disability Awareness & Mental Health Advocate & Former Professional NRL Athlete
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Welcome Networking Event
You’re invited to join us at our conference welcome event! Held beachside at the conference venue, this relaxed and engaging event provides the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, industry peers, sponsors and exhibitors while enjoying live music and light refreshments. Cost: Included for 2-day conference registrations. Additional tickets for day registrants and accompanying persons can be purchased for $129.00 (incl GST) per ticket. Includes: Entertainment, light canapés and beverages
Diamond Ballroom 2: In-Person & Virtual via OnAIR
Diamond Ballroom 1: In-Person Only
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Registration & Exhibition Open
Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your name badge!
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Welcome to the 2025 International Mental Health Conference
Official Welcome, Housekeeping & Lived Experience Acknowledgement
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ~LIVESTREAM~ The Plenty Paradox: How the Pursuit of Pleasure Leads to Pain… and What to do About It
Anna Lembke, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University and author of the New York Times bestseller Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (Dutton 2021)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM The Position and Influence of Lore in Social and Emotional Wellbeing
Dr Clinton Schultz – Director, First Nations Strategy and Partnerships, Black Dog Institute
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Day 1 Morning Tea
LIVESTREAM WORKSHOP - Diamond Ballroom 2 (In-Person & Virtual via OnAIR)
Chair: Sandra Surace 		WORKSHOP - Diamond Ballroom 1 (In-Person Only)
Chair: Emily Preston
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ~LIVESTREAM~ Mastering Emotional Intelligence for Wellbeing and Success
Dr. Marc Brackett PhD, Founding Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel 		Co-Designing Digital Support Tools: An Interactive Experience with an AI Grief Guide
Simon Lowe, People Tech Revolution, Prof Evonne Miller, QUT, Dr Heather McKinnon, QUT
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Day 1 Lunch
~IN PERSON & VIRTUAL~
~IN-PERSON ONLY~
Revolutionising Mental Health: Innovations, Challenges and Global Perspectives
Chair: Emily Preston 		Strengthening Lived Experience and Community Support: Advocacy, Research and System Transformation
Chair: Assoc Prof Jacinta Hawgood
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Digital Hype or Help? Unpacking the Evidence behind Digital Solutions
Heidi Sturk, eMHPrac QUT 		Lived Experience at the Heart of a New Regional and Rural Mental Health Campaign
Monica McInnes, Murrimbidgee Primary Health Network
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM mHealth App as an Aftercare Resource for Relapse Prevention Post AOD Residential Rehabilitation
Melinda Symon, Hader Clinic Queensland Private 		Training Young Mental Health Advocates: How Batyr Creates Impactful Outcomes for the Next Generation's Storytellers
Genesis Lindstrom, Batyr
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Nature-Based Therapy: Bridging Mental Health and Environmental Well-Being for Holistic Healing
Kit Kline, Nature Based Therapy 		Exploring Loneliness in Mental Illness and Its Impact on Recovery: An Integrative Review
Vanessa Caple, La Trobe University
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM Understanding Network Psychopathology
Jonathan Yap & Haikel Muhamad, National University of Singapore 		Hope and Resilience - Caring for Yourself While Supporting a Loved One with a Mental Illness
Sophie Bretag, Metta Leaders
2:35 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 1 Afternoon Tea
Join us for these inspiring Keynote Sessions
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM A World First: Introducing Mentally Healthy Workplaces Australia
Margo Lydon, Establishment Co-Lead, Mentally Healthy Workplaces Australia
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Just Listening: A Compassionate Approach to Supporting Individuals in Distress
Penny Jones, Director of Integrated Mental Health, Alcohol & Other Drugs, Mid North Coast Local Health District
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Growing the Skills and Capacity of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Workforce in Regional/Remote Indigenous Communities
Tegan Schefe, Managing Director - TLS Indigenous Consultancy
4:20 PM - 4:50 PM Adapting to New Challenges: Resilience, Advocacy, and Inclusion in the Face of Adversity
Nathan Stapleton, Disability Awareness & Mental Health Advocate & Former Professional NRL Athlete
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Welcome Networking Event
You’re invited to join us at our conference welcome event! Held beachside at the conference venue, this relaxed and engaging event provides the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, industry peers, sponsors and exhibitors while enjoying live music and light refreshments. Cost: Included for 2-day conference registrations. Additional tickets for day registrants and accompanying persons can be purchased for $129.00 (incl GST) per ticket. Includes: Entertainment, light canapés and beverages

Diamond Ballroom 3: In-Person Only
Cullinan Room: In-Person Only
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Registration & Exhibition Open
Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your name badge!
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Welcome to the 2025 International Mental Health Conference
Official Welcome, Housekeeping & Lived Experience Acknowledgement
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ~LIVESTREAM~ The Plenty Paradox: How the Pursuit of Pleasure Leads to Pain… and What to do About It
Anna Lembke, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University and author of the New York Times bestseller Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (Dutton 2021)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM The Position and Influence of Lore in Social and Emotional Wellbeing
Dr Clinton Schultz – Director, First Nations Strategy and Partnerships, Black Dog Institute
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Day 1 Morning Tea
PANEL - Diamond Ballroom 3 (In-Person Only)
Chair: Jason Haitana 		WORKSHOP - Cullinan Room (In-Person Only)
Chair: Andrew Greenshaw
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Mental Health in Aotearoa New Zealand
Dr Sarah Kapeli, Dr Sam Manuela, Dr Veronica Tone-Graham, Dr Analosa Veukiso-Ulugia, Michaela Roberts, University of Auckland 		Constructing an Interdisciplinary Integrative Care Program Using Ketamine Infusions and Adjunct Psychotherapy
Rachelle Dawson, David Armstrong, Carla Santarossa, Ross Calear, Zed3 Medical Group
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Day 1 Lunch
~IN-PERSON ONLY~
Bridging Gaps: Addressing the Needs of Diverse Populations
Chair: Katherine Koh 		Innovations in Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing: Research to Action
Chair: Martina McGrath
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Mental Health, Service Gaps and Community Support for Carers in Australia
Dr Lukas Hofstatter, Carers NSW 		Support Me! An Exploration of Social Support Used by Social Workers and Mental Health Nurses
Associate Professor Ruby Walter, RMIT University
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM Inclusive Voices, Equitable Wellness: The Future of Mental Health
Dr Mansai Murthy Mittinty, Flinders University 		Space for Space Holders: Embedding Trauma-Informed Wellbeing in Mental Health Organisations
Amy Smith, Kindred & Consulting with Purpose
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Developing Australia's First Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Sector Workforce Strategy
Chloe Jesson, Queensland Alliance For Mental Health 		Uptake and Experience of Mental Health Crisis Support at Adelaide’s Urgent Mental Health Care Centre
Lainey Reynolds, Ashleigh Gallagher & Taila Leonello, Neami National
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM Improving Physical Health in Mental Health – Reducing Shame and Stigma
Jacinta Sherlock, The ACT Dietitian 		Supporting the Shakey Bridge, Supporting Nurses to Stay
Kate Hocknull, Charles Darwin University
2:35 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 1 Afternoon Tea
Join us for these inspiring Keynote Sessions
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM A World First: Introducing Mentally Healthy Workplaces Australia
Margo Lydon, Establishment Co-Lead, Mentally Healthy Workplaces Australia
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Just Listening: A Compassionate Approach to Supporting Individuals in Distress
Penny Jones, Director of Integrated Mental Health, Alcohol & Other Drugs, Mid North Coast Local Health District
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Growing the Skills and Capacity of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Workforce in Regional/Remote Indigenous Communities
Tegan Schefe, Managing Director - TLS Indigenous Consultancy
4:20 PM - 4:50 PM Adapting to New Challenges: Resilience, Advocacy, and Inclusion in the Face of Adversity
Nathan Stapleton, Disability Awareness & Mental Health Advocate & Former Professional NRL Athlete
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Welcome Networking Event
You’re invited to join us at our conference welcome event! Held beachside at the conference venue, this relaxed and engaging event provides the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, industry peers, sponsors and exhibitors while enjoying live music and light refreshments. Cost: Included for 2-day conference registrations. Additional tickets for day registrants and accompanying persons can be purchased for $129.00 (incl GST) per ticket. Includes: Entertainment, light canapés and beverages

Diamond Ballroom 2: In-Person & Virtual via OnAIR
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Registration & Exhibition Open
Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your name badge!
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Welcome to the 2025 International Mental Health Conference
Official Welcome, Housekeeping & Lived Experience Acknowledgement
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ~LIVESTREAM~ The Plenty Paradox: How the Pursuit of Pleasure Leads to Pain… and What to do About It
Anna Lembke, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University and author of the New York Times bestseller Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (Dutton 2021)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM The Position and Influence of Lore in Social and Emotional Wellbeing
Dr Clinton Schultz – Director, First Nations Strategy and Partnerships, Black Dog Institute
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Day 1 Morning Tea
LIVESTREAM WORKSHOP - Diamond Ballroom 2 (In-Person & Virtual via OnAIR)
Chair: Sandra Surace
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ~LIVESTREAM~ Mastering Emotional Intelligence for Wellbeing and Success
Dr. Marc Brackett PhD, Founding Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Day 1 Lunch
~IN PERSON & VIRTUAL~
Revolutionising Mental Health: Innovations, Challenges and Global Perspectives
Chair: Emily Preston
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Digital Hype or Help? Unpacking the Evidence behind Digital Solutions
Heidi Sturk, eMHPrac QUT
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM mHealth App as an Aftercare Resource for Relapse Prevention Post AOD Residential Rehabilitation
Melinda Symon, Hader Clinic Queensland Private
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Nature-Based Therapy: Bridging Mental Health and Environmental Well-Being for Holistic Healing
Kit Kline, Nature Based Therapy
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM Understanding Network Psychopathology
Jonathan Yap & Haikel Muhamad, National University of Singapore
2:35 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 1 Afternoon Tea
Join us for these inspiring Keynote Sessions
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM A World First: Introducing Mentally Healthy Workplaces Australia
Margo Lydon, Establishment Co-Lead, Mentally Healthy Workplaces Australia
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Just Listening: A Compassionate Approach to Supporting Individuals in Distress
Penny Jones, Director of Integrated Mental Health, Alcohol & Other Drugs, Mid North Coast Local Health District
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Growing the Skills and Capacity of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Workforce in Regional/Remote Indigenous Communities
Tegan Schefe, Managing Director - TLS Indigenous Consultancy
4:20 PM - 4:50 PM Adapting to New Challenges: Resilience, Advocacy, and Inclusion in the Face of Adversity
Nathan Stapleton, Disability Awareness & Mental Health Advocate & Former Professional NRL Athlete
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Welcome Networking Event
You’re invited to join us at our conference welcome event! Held beachside at the conference venue, this relaxed and engaging event provides the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, industry peers, sponsors and exhibitors while enjoying live music and light refreshments. Cost: Included for 2-day conference registrations. Additional tickets for day registrants and accompanying persons can be purchased for $129.00 (incl GST) per ticket. Includes: Entertainment, light canapés and beverages

Diamond Ballroom 1: In-Person Only
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Registration & Exhibition Open
Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your name badge!
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Welcome to the 2025 International Mental Health Conference
Official Welcome, Housekeeping & Lived Experience Acknowledgement
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ~LIVESTREAM~ The Plenty Paradox: How the Pursuit of Pleasure Leads to Pain… and What to do About It
Anna Lembke, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University and author of the New York Times bestseller Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (Dutton 2021)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM The Position and Influence of Lore in Social and Emotional Wellbeing
Dr Clinton Schultz – Director, First Nations Strategy and Partnerships, Black Dog Institute
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Day 1 Morning Tea
WORKSHOP - Diamond Ballroom 1 (In-Person Only)
Chair: Emily Preston
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Co-Designing Digital Support Tools: An Interactive Experience with an AI Grief Guide
Simon Lowe, People Tech Revolution, Prof Evonne Miller, QUT, Dr Heather McKinnon, QUT
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Day 1 Lunch
~IN-PERSON ONLY~
Strengthening Lived Experience and Community Support: Advocacy, Research and System Transformation
Chair: Assoc Prof Jacinta Hawgood
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Lived Experience at the Heart of a New Regional and Rural Mental Health Campaign
Monica McInnes, Murrimbidgee Primary Health Network
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM Training Young Mental Health Advocates: How Batyr Creates Impactful Outcomes for the Next Generation's Storytellers
Genesis Lindstrom, Batyr
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Exploring Loneliness in Mental Illness and Its Impact on Recovery: An Integrative Review
Vanessa Caple, La Trobe University
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM Hope and Resilience - Caring for Yourself While Supporting a Loved One with a Mental Illness
Sophie Bretag, Metta Leaders
2:35 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 1 Afternoon Tea
Join us for these inspiring Keynote Sessions
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM A World First: Introducing Mentally Healthy Workplaces Australia
Margo Lydon, Establishment Co-Lead, Mentally Healthy Workplaces Australia
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Just Listening: A Compassionate Approach to Supporting Individuals in Distress
Penny Jones, Director of Integrated Mental Health, Alcohol & Other Drugs, Mid North Coast Local Health District
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Growing the Skills and Capacity of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Workforce in Regional/Remote Indigenous Communities
Tegan Schefe, Managing Director - TLS Indigenous Consultancy
4:20 PM - 4:50 PM Adapting to New Challenges: Resilience, Advocacy, and Inclusion in the Face of Adversity
Nathan Stapleton, Disability Awareness & Mental Health Advocate & Former Professional NRL Athlete
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Welcome Networking Event
You’re invited to join us at our conference welcome event! Held beachside at the conference venue, this relaxed and engaging event provides the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, industry peers, sponsors and exhibitors while enjoying live music and light refreshments. Cost: Included for 2-day conference registrations. Additional tickets for day registrants and accompanying persons can be purchased for $129.00 (incl GST) per ticket. Includes: Entertainment, light canapés and beverages

Diamond Ballroom 3: In-Person Only
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Registration & Exhibition Open
Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your name badge!
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Welcome to the 2025 International Mental Health Conference
Official Welcome, Housekeeping & Lived Experience Acknowledgement
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ~LIVESTREAM~ The Plenty Paradox: How the Pursuit of Pleasure Leads to Pain… and What to do About It
Anna Lembke, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University and author of the New York Times bestseller Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (Dutton 2021)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM The Position and Influence of Lore in Social and Emotional Wellbeing
Dr Clinton Schultz – Director, First Nations Strategy and Partnerships, Black Dog Institute
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Day 1 Morning Tea
PANEL - Diamond Ballroom 3 (In-Person Only)
Chair: Jason Haitana
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Mental Health in Aotearoa New Zealand
Dr Sarah Kapeli, Dr Sam Manuela, Dr Veronica Tone-Graham, Dr Analosa Veukiso-Ulugia, Michaela Roberts, University of Auckland
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Day 1 Lunch
~IN-PERSON ONLY~
Bridging Gaps: Addressing the Needs of Diverse Populations
Chair: Katherine Koh
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Mental Health, Service Gaps and Community Support for Carers in Australia
Dr Lukas Hofstatter, Carers NSW
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM Inclusive Voices, Equitable Wellness: The Future of Mental Health
Dr Mansai Murthy Mittinty, Flinders University
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Developing Australia's First Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Sector Workforce Strategy
Chloe Jesson, Queensland Alliance For Mental Health
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM Improving Physical Health in Mental Health – Reducing Shame and Stigma
Jacinta Sherlock, The ACT Dietitian
2:35 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 1 Afternoon Tea
Join us for these inspiring Keynote Sessions
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM A World First: Introducing Mentally Healthy Workplaces Australia
Margo Lydon, Establishment Co-Lead, Mentally Healthy Workplaces Australia
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Just Listening: A Compassionate Approach to Supporting Individuals in Distress
Penny Jones, Director of Integrated Mental Health, Alcohol & Other Drugs, Mid North Coast Local Health District
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Growing the Skills and Capacity of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Workforce in Regional/Remote Indigenous Communities
Tegan Schefe, Managing Director - TLS Indigenous Consultancy
4:20 PM - 4:50 PM Adapting to New Challenges: Resilience, Advocacy, and Inclusion in the Face of Adversity
Nathan Stapleton, Disability Awareness & Mental Health Advocate & Former Professional NRL Athlete
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Welcome Networking Event
You’re invited to join us at our conference welcome event! Held beachside at the conference venue, this relaxed and engaging event provides the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, industry peers, sponsors and exhibitors while enjoying live music and light refreshments. Cost: Included for 2-day conference registrations. Additional tickets for day registrants and accompanying persons can be purchased for $129.00 (incl GST) per ticket. Includes: Entertainment, light canapés and beverages

Cullinan Room: In-Person Only
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Registration & Exhibition Open
Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your name badge!
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Welcome to the 2025 International Mental Health Conference
Official Welcome, Housekeeping & Lived Experience Acknowledgement
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ~LIVESTREAM~ The Plenty Paradox: How the Pursuit of Pleasure Leads to Pain… and What to do About It
Anna Lembke, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University and author of the New York Times bestseller Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (Dutton 2021)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM The Position and Influence of Lore in Social and Emotional Wellbeing
Dr Clinton Schultz – Director, First Nations Strategy and Partnerships, Black Dog Institute
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Day 1 Morning Tea
WORKSHOP - Cullinan Room (In-Person Only)
Chair: Andrew Greenshaw
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Constructing an Interdisciplinary Integrative Care Program Using Ketamine Infusions and Adjunct Psychotherapy
Rachelle Dawson, David Armstrong, Carla Santarossa, Ross Calear, Zed3 Medical Group
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Day 1 Lunch
~IN-PERSON ONLY~
Innovations in Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing: Research to Action
Chair: Martina McGrath
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Support Me! An Exploration of Social Support Used by Social Workers and Mental Health Nurses
Associate Professor Ruby Walter, RMIT University
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM Space for Space Holders: Embedding Trauma-Informed Wellbeing in Mental Health Organisations
Amy Smith, Kindred & Consulting with Purpose
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Uptake and Experience of Mental Health Crisis Support at Adelaide’s Urgent Mental Health Care Centre
Lainey Reynolds, Ashleigh Gallagher & Taila Leonello, Neami National
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM Supporting the Shakey Bridge, Supporting Nurses to Stay
Kate Hocknull, Charles Darwin University
2:35 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 1 Afternoon Tea
Join us for these inspiring Keynote Sessions
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM A World First: Introducing Mentally Healthy Workplaces Australia
Margo Lydon, Establishment Co-Lead, Mentally Healthy Workplaces Australia
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Just Listening: A Compassionate Approach to Supporting Individuals in Distress
Penny Jones, Director of Integrated Mental Health, Alcohol & Other Drugs, Mid North Coast Local Health District
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Growing the Skills and Capacity of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Workforce in Regional/Remote Indigenous Communities
Tegan Schefe, Managing Director - TLS Indigenous Consultancy
4:20 PM - 4:50 PM Adapting to New Challenges: Resilience, Advocacy, and Inclusion in the Face of Adversity
Nathan Stapleton, Disability Awareness & Mental Health Advocate & Former Professional NRL Athlete
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Welcome Networking Event
You’re invited to join us at our conference welcome event! Held beachside at the conference venue, this relaxed and engaging event provides the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, industry peers, sponsors and exhibitors while enjoying live music and light refreshments. Cost: Included for 2-day conference registrations. Additional tickets for day registrants and accompanying persons can be purchased for $129.00 (incl GST) per ticket. Includes: Entertainment, light canapés and beverages

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Diamond Ballroom 2: In-Person & Virtual via OnAIR
Diamond Ballroom 1: In-Person Only
Diamond Ballroom 3: In-Person Only
Cullinan Room: In-Person Only
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM The Breath-Body Connection: A Way To Find Your Calm and Clarity with Nicola Laye
An interactive wellbeing experience blending breathing techniques, nervous system science, and resilience tools — designed to help you reset, regulate, and show up fully in all the roles you live each day.
Trauma Informed Yoga Class by Mollie Cox, Owner of Jala Yoga
Morning Yoga is the perfect way to wake up the mind and body so you can start your day fresh! Join Mollie Cox from Jala Yoga for this trauma-informed Yoga session which is suitable for all levels and body capabilities.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 2 Registration Open
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
Day 2 - Conference Opening
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM Engaging People with Lived Experience: Overcoming Barriers and Ensuring Meaningful Involvement
Emma Elder, Lived Experience Program Lead at the Black Dog Institute, UNSW
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Transforming Workplace Cultures: Practical Strategies for Promoting Mental Wellbeing
Mary Ann Baynton, CEO, Mary Ann Baynton & Associates Corp.
10:05 AM - 10:30 AM Navigating the Digital Age: AI, Social Media, and Cybersecurity in Mental Health
Nicole Gibson, Founder & CEO, inTruth Technologies
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM Poster Presentations - In Person Only
Click to view the list of posters on display for the duration of the conference. Poster authors will be available at their poster during this time to discuss their research and answer your questions.
10:40 AM - 11:05 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL
IN-PERSON ONLY
Innovations in Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing: Research to Action
Chair: Sandra Surace 		Global Mental Health, Wellbeing Crises: Responding to Emerging Challenges
Chair: Ellie Hodges 		Igniting Hope & Inclusion
Chair: Iudita Trifa-Schmidt 		Interdisciplinary Approaches: From Community Engagement to Educational Enhancement.
Chair: Assoc Prof Jacinta Hawgood
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM Revolutionising Mentally Healthy Workplaces – Forging a Path to Global Leadership
Margo Lydon, Mentally Healthy Workplaces Australia 		Understanding and Exploring Work-Related Suicide: Insights from Recent Reviews and Legislative Changes
Jamie Mallinder, Sentis 		Australian Research on LGBTIQ+ Mental Health and Suicidality
Terence Humphreys, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia 		“Just the Feeling of Being Stuck”: Stories of Homelessness While Young in Aotearoa New Zealand
Dr Mary Buchanan, University of Otago
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM Unveiling the Blueprint: Practical Insights from Psychosocial Hazard Research
Dr Tessa Bailey, The Opus Centre 		Educators’ Experiences Working in Remote First Nation Schools Influence How They Teach Mental Health Literacy
Anna Wilson, University of Alberta 		Advancing Inclusivity in Health Datasets: Leveraging the ABS 2020 Standard
Nicky Bath, Lgbtiq+ Health Australia 		Soaring Towards Zero
Clare Pearson, Little Wings
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Should We Be Screening for Mental Ill Health in High-Risk Workforces? Results of a Cluster Randomised Control Trial
Prof Samuel Harvey, UNSW Sydney & Black Dog Institute 		Addressing the Mental Health of the Australian Entertainment Industry
Julia Edwards, Entertainment Assist (HPC) Ltd 		Cultivating Mental Health Awareness: Exploring Strategies for Suicide Prevention and Supportive Culture
Sean Phillip, The Shaka Project 		Supporting Those Who Support Others: Contemporary Supervision Practices and Wellbeing Training
Anita Morris & Lani Peach, Solutions Together
12:45 PM - 1:40 PM
Day 2 Lunch
Strengthening Lived Experience & Community Support: Advocacy, Research and System Transformation
Chair: Martina McGrath 		Strengthening Systems & Teams
Chair: Zoey Ka 		Navigating the Digital Age: AI, Social Media & Cybersecurity in Mental Health
Chair: Heidi Sturk 		Promoting New Approaches in Mental Health
Chair: Simon Rinne
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM Better Outcomes: Combination Peer Support Intervention (PSI) and Psychological Therapy (PT) in Online Digital Space
William Campos, Independent Community Living Australia 		Empowering Managers with Skills to Support Mental Health in the Workplace
Aimee Gayed, Black Dog Institute 		How to Bridge the Gap Between Traditional Therapy and AI
Sally-Anne McCormack, ANTSA Pty Ltd 		What's My Colour on the Spectrum?
Dr Krishna Solanki/Carle, Access Paediatric Clinic
2:05 PM - 2:25 PM Co-Designing a Child and Family Health and Wellbeing Local with Families in Southern Melbourne
Dr Jennifer Bibb, University of Melbourne 		A Strengths-Based Exploration of Integrated Care in Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Services in Aotearoa
Brooke Craik, University Of Otago 		Navigating the Manosphere: Addressing Online Misogyny's Impact on Adolescent Male Mental Health
Cameron Fraser, Inyourskin 		Promoting Family Mental Health through Attachment: The Good Enough Parenting Cards Project
Daisy Ashworth & Peter Butler, Communicare
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM At What Cost? The Experiences of Families and Other Carers in Queensland
Sue Goodwin, Arafmi 		Burnout Prevention in Mental Healthcare: Beyond Self-Care to Intentional Mental Strength
Nikki Butler, Child Focused Consultancy 		Mental Health - Large Language Models and the Impending Generative AI Tsunami: Whatever Shall We Do?
Andrew J Greenshaw PhD, University of Alberta & Taimi Allan, Mental Health Commissioner for South Australia 		Cultivating Wellbeing: Exploring Practical Nature-Based Strategies for Burnout Prevention
Peta Jay, Nature Zen (pre-recorded presentation)
2:50 PM - 3:15 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea
Join us for our closing Keynote Sessions & Conference Closing
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM The Mental Health Implications of Climate Change: Understanding Eco-Emotions and Suicidality
Prof Kairi Kõlves Professor - Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, Director - WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University
3:55 PM - 4:55 PM ~LIVESTREAM~ The Power of Emotional Intelligence to Transform Wellbeing and Success
Dr. Marc Brackett PhD, Founding Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel
5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
Conference Closing & Prize Draw
Diamond Ballroom 2: In-Person & Virtual via OnAIR
Diamond Ballroom 1: In-Person Only
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM The Breath-Body Connection: A Way To Find Your Calm and Clarity with Nicola Laye
An interactive wellbeing experience blending breathing techniques, nervous system science, and resilience tools — designed to help you reset, regulate, and show up fully in all the roles you live each day.
Trauma Informed Yoga Class by Mollie Cox, Owner of Jala Yoga
Morning Yoga is the perfect way to wake up the mind and body so you can start your day fresh! Join Mollie Cox from Jala Yoga for this trauma-informed Yoga session which is suitable for all levels and body capabilities.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 2 Registration Open
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
Day 2 - Conference Opening
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM Engaging People with Lived Experience: Overcoming Barriers and Ensuring Meaningful Involvement
Emma Elder, Lived Experience Program Lead at the Black Dog Institute, UNSW
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Transforming Workplace Cultures: Practical Strategies for Promoting Mental Wellbeing
Mary Ann Baynton, CEO, Mary Ann Baynton & Associates Corp.
10:05 AM - 10:30 AM Navigating the Digital Age: AI, Social Media, and Cybersecurity in Mental Health
Nicole Gibson, Founder & CEO, inTruth Technologies
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM Poster Presentations - In Person Only
Click to view the list of posters on display for the duration of the conference. Poster authors will be available at their poster during this time to discuss their research and answer your questions.
10:40 AM - 11:05 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL
IN-PERSON ONLY
Innovations in Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing: Research to Action
Chair: Sandra Surace 		Global Mental Health, Wellbeing Crises: Responding to Emerging Challenges
Chair: Ellie Hodges
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM Revolutionising Mentally Healthy Workplaces – Forging a Path to Global Leadership
Margo Lydon, Mentally Healthy Workplaces Australia 		Understanding and Exploring Work-Related Suicide: Insights from Recent Reviews and Legislative Changes
Jamie Mallinder, Sentis
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM Unveiling the Blueprint: Practical Insights from Psychosocial Hazard Research
Dr Tessa Bailey, The Opus Centre 		Educators’ Experiences Working in Remote First Nation Schools Influence How They Teach Mental Health Literacy
Anna Wilson, University of Alberta
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Should We Be Screening for Mental Ill Health in High-Risk Workforces? Results of a Cluster Randomised Control Trial
Prof Samuel Harvey, UNSW Sydney & Black Dog Institute 		Addressing the Mental Health of the Australian Entertainment Industry
Julia Edwards, Entertainment Assist (HPC) Ltd
12:45 PM - 1:40 PM
Day 2 Lunch
Strengthening Lived Experience & Community Support: Advocacy, Research and System Transformation
Chair: Martina McGrath 		Strengthening Systems & Teams
Chair: Zoey Ka
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM Better Outcomes: Combination Peer Support Intervention (PSI) and Psychological Therapy (PT) in Online Digital Space
William Campos, Independent Community Living Australia 		Empowering Managers with Skills to Support Mental Health in the Workplace
Aimee Gayed, Black Dog Institute
2:05 PM - 2:25 PM Co-Designing a Child and Family Health and Wellbeing Local with Families in Southern Melbourne
Dr Jennifer Bibb, University of Melbourne 		A Strengths-Based Exploration of Integrated Care in Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Services in Aotearoa
Brooke Craik, University Of Otago
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM At What Cost? The Experiences of Families and Other Carers in Queensland
Sue Goodwin, Arafmi 		Burnout Prevention in Mental Healthcare: Beyond Self-Care to Intentional Mental Strength
Nikki Butler, Child Focused Consultancy
2:50 PM - 3:15 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea
Join us for our closing Keynote Sessions & Conference Closing
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM The Mental Health Implications of Climate Change: Understanding Eco-Emotions and Suicidality
Prof Kairi Kõlves Professor - Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, Director - WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University
3:55 PM - 4:55 PM ~LIVESTREAM~ The Power of Emotional Intelligence to Transform Wellbeing and Success
Dr. Marc Brackett PhD, Founding Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel
5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
Conference Closing & Prize Draw

Diamond Ballroom 3: In-Person Only
Cullinan Room: In-Person Only
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM The Breath-Body Connection: A Way To Find Your Calm and Clarity with Nicola Laye
An interactive wellbeing experience blending breathing techniques, nervous system science, and resilience tools — designed to help you reset, regulate, and show up fully in all the roles you live each day.
Trauma Informed Yoga Class by Mollie Cox, Owner of Jala Yoga
Morning Yoga is the perfect way to wake up the mind and body so you can start your day fresh! Join Mollie Cox from Jala Yoga for this trauma-informed Yoga session which is suitable for all levels and body capabilities.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 2 Registration Open
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
Day 2 - Conference Opening
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM Engaging People with Lived Experience: Overcoming Barriers and Ensuring Meaningful Involvement
Emma Elder, Lived Experience Program Lead at the Black Dog Institute, UNSW
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Transforming Workplace Cultures: Practical Strategies for Promoting Mental Wellbeing
Mary Ann Baynton, CEO, Mary Ann Baynton & Associates Corp.
10:05 AM - 10:30 AM Navigating the Digital Age: AI, Social Media, and Cybersecurity in Mental Health
Nicole Gibson, Founder & CEO, inTruth Technologies
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM Poster Presentations - In Person Only
Click to view the list of posters on display for the duration of the conference. Poster authors will be available at their poster during this time to discuss their research and answer your questions.
10:40 AM - 11:05 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea
IN-PERSON ONLY
Igniting Hope & Inclusion
Chair: Iudita Trifa-Schmidt 		Interdisciplinary Approaches: From Community Engagement to Educational Enhancement.
Chair: Assoc Prof Jacinta Hawgood
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM Australian Research on LGBTIQ+ Mental Health and Suicidality
Terence Humphreys, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia 		“Just the Feeling of Being Stuck”: Stories of Homelessness While Young in Aotearoa New Zealand
Dr Mary Buchanan, University of Otago
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM Advancing Inclusivity in Health Datasets: Leveraging the ABS 2020 Standard
Nicky Bath, Lgbtiq+ Health Australia 		Soaring Towards Zero
Clare Pearson, Little Wings
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Cultivating Mental Health Awareness: Exploring Strategies for Suicide Prevention and Supportive Culture
Sean Phillip, The Shaka Project 		Supporting Those Who Support Others: Contemporary Supervision Practices and Wellbeing Training
Anita Morris & Lani Peach, Solutions Together
12:45 PM - 1:40 PM
Day 2 Lunch
Navigating the Digital Age: AI, Social Media & Cybersecurity in Mental Health
Chair: Heidi Sturk 		Promoting New Approaches in Mental Health
Chair: Simon Rinne
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM How to Bridge the Gap Between Traditional Therapy and AI
Sally-Anne McCormack, ANTSA Pty Ltd 		What's My Colour on the Spectrum?
Dr Krishna Solanki/Carle, Access Paediatric Clinic
2:05 PM - 2:25 PM Navigating the Manosphere: Addressing Online Misogyny's Impact on Adolescent Male Mental Health
Cameron Fraser, Inyourskin 		Promoting Family Mental Health through Attachment: The Good Enough Parenting Cards Project
Daisy Ashworth & Peter Butler, Communicare
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM Mental Health - Large Language Models and the Impending Generative AI Tsunami: Whatever Shall We Do?
Andrew J Greenshaw PhD, University of Alberta & Taimi Allan, Mental Health Commissioner for South Australia 		Cultivating Wellbeing: Exploring Practical Nature-Based Strategies for Burnout Prevention
Peta Jay, Nature Zen (pre-recorded presentation)
2:50 PM - 3:15 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea
Join us for our closing Keynote Sessions & Conference Closing
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM The Mental Health Implications of Climate Change: Understanding Eco-Emotions and Suicidality
Prof Kairi Kõlves Professor - Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, Director - WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University
3:55 PM - 4:55 PM ~LIVESTREAM~ The Power of Emotional Intelligence to Transform Wellbeing and Success
Dr. Marc Brackett PhD, Founding Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel
5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
Conference Closing & Prize Draw

Diamond Ballroom 2: In-Person & Virtual via OnAIR
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM The Breath-Body Connection: A Way To Find Your Calm and Clarity with Nicola Laye
An interactive wellbeing experience blending breathing techniques, nervous system science, and resilience tools — designed to help you reset, regulate, and show up fully in all the roles you live each day.
Trauma Informed Yoga Class by Mollie Cox, Owner of Jala Yoga
Morning Yoga is the perfect way to wake up the mind and body so you can start your day fresh! Join Mollie Cox from Jala Yoga for this trauma-informed Yoga session which is suitable for all levels and body capabilities.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 2 Registration Open
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
Day 2 - Conference Opening
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM Engaging People with Lived Experience: Overcoming Barriers and Ensuring Meaningful Involvement
Emma Elder, Lived Experience Program Lead at the Black Dog Institute, UNSW
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Transforming Workplace Cultures: Practical Strategies for Promoting Mental Wellbeing
Mary Ann Baynton, CEO, Mary Ann Baynton & Associates Corp.
10:05 AM - 10:30 AM Navigating the Digital Age: AI, Social Media, and Cybersecurity in Mental Health
Nicole Gibson, Founder & CEO, inTruth Technologies
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM Poster Presentations - In Person Only
Click to view the list of posters on display for the duration of the conference. Poster authors will be available at their poster during this time to discuss their research and answer your questions.
10:40 AM - 11:05 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL
Innovations in Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing: Research to Action
Chair: Sandra Surace
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM Revolutionising Mentally Healthy Workplaces – Forging a Path to Global Leadership
Margo Lydon, Mentally Healthy Workplaces Australia
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM Unveiling the Blueprint: Practical Insights from Psychosocial Hazard Research
Dr Tessa Bailey, The Opus Centre
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Should We Be Screening for Mental Ill Health in High-Risk Workforces? Results of a Cluster Randomised Control Trial
Prof Samuel Harvey, UNSW Sydney & Black Dog Institute
12:45 PM - 1:40 PM
Day 2 Lunch
Strengthening Lived Experience & Community Support: Advocacy, Research and System Transformation
Chair: Martina McGrath
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM Better Outcomes: Combination Peer Support Intervention (PSI) and Psychological Therapy (PT) in Online Digital Space
William Campos, Independent Community Living Australia
2:05 PM - 2:25 PM Co-Designing a Child and Family Health and Wellbeing Local with Families in Southern Melbourne
Dr Jennifer Bibb, University of Melbourne
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM At What Cost? The Experiences of Families and Other Carers in Queensland
Sue Goodwin, Arafmi
2:50 PM - 3:15 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea
Join us for our closing Keynote Sessions & Conference Closing
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM The Mental Health Implications of Climate Change: Understanding Eco-Emotions and Suicidality
Prof Kairi Kõlves Professor - Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, Director - WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University
3:55 PM - 4:55 PM ~LIVESTREAM~ The Power of Emotional Intelligence to Transform Wellbeing and Success
Dr. Marc Brackett PhD, Founding Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel
5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
Conference Closing & Prize Draw

Diamond Ballroom 1: In-Person Only
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM The Breath-Body Connection: A Way To Find Your Calm and Clarity with Nicola Laye
An interactive wellbeing experience blending breathing techniques, nervous system science, and resilience tools — designed to help you reset, regulate, and show up fully in all the roles you live each day.
Trauma Informed Yoga Class by Mollie Cox, Owner of Jala Yoga
Morning Yoga is the perfect way to wake up the mind and body so you can start your day fresh! Join Mollie Cox from Jala Yoga for this trauma-informed Yoga session which is suitable for all levels and body capabilities.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 2 Registration Open
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
Day 2 - Conference Opening
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM Engaging People with Lived Experience: Overcoming Barriers and Ensuring Meaningful Involvement
Emma Elder, Lived Experience Program Lead at the Black Dog Institute, UNSW
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Transforming Workplace Cultures: Practical Strategies for Promoting Mental Wellbeing
Mary Ann Baynton, CEO, Mary Ann Baynton & Associates Corp.
10:05 AM - 10:30 AM Navigating the Digital Age: AI, Social Media, and Cybersecurity in Mental Health
Nicole Gibson, Founder & CEO, inTruth Technologies
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM Poster Presentations - In Person Only
Click to view the list of posters on display for the duration of the conference. Poster authors will be available at their poster during this time to discuss their research and answer your questions.
10:40 AM - 11:05 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea
IN-PERSON ONLY
Global Mental Health, Wellbeing Crises: Responding to Emerging Challenges
Chair: Ellie Hodges
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM Understanding and Exploring Work-Related Suicide: Insights from Recent Reviews and Legislative Changes
Jamie Mallinder, Sentis
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM Educators’ Experiences Working in Remote First Nation Schools Influence How They Teach Mental Health Literacy
Anna Wilson, University of Alberta
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Addressing the Mental Health of the Australian Entertainment Industry
Julia Edwards, Entertainment Assist (HPC) Ltd
12:45 PM - 1:40 PM
Day 2 Lunch
Strengthening Systems & Teams
Chair: Zoey Ka
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM Empowering Managers with Skills to Support Mental Health in the Workplace
Aimee Gayed, Black Dog Institute
2:05 PM - 2:25 PM A Strengths-Based Exploration of Integrated Care in Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Services in Aotearoa
Brooke Craik, University Of Otago
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM Burnout Prevention in Mental Healthcare: Beyond Self-Care to Intentional Mental Strength
Nikki Butler, Child Focused Consultancy
2:50 PM - 3:15 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea
Join us for our closing Keynote Sessions & Conference Closing
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM The Mental Health Implications of Climate Change: Understanding Eco-Emotions and Suicidality
Prof Kairi Kõlves Professor - Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, Director - WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University
3:55 PM - 4:55 PM ~LIVESTREAM~ The Power of Emotional Intelligence to Transform Wellbeing and Success
Dr. Marc Brackett PhD, Founding Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel
5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
Conference Closing & Prize Draw

Diamond Ballroom 3: In-Person Only
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM The Breath-Body Connection: A Way To Find Your Calm and Clarity with Nicola Laye
An interactive wellbeing experience blending breathing techniques, nervous system science, and resilience tools — designed to help you reset, regulate, and show up fully in all the roles you live each day.
Trauma Informed Yoga Class by Mollie Cox, Owner of Jala Yoga
Morning Yoga is the perfect way to wake up the mind and body so you can start your day fresh! Join Mollie Cox from Jala Yoga for this trauma-informed Yoga session which is suitable for all levels and body capabilities.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 2 Registration Open
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
Day 2 - Conference Opening
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM Engaging People with Lived Experience: Overcoming Barriers and Ensuring Meaningful Involvement
Emma Elder, Lived Experience Program Lead at the Black Dog Institute, UNSW
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Transforming Workplace Cultures: Practical Strategies for Promoting Mental Wellbeing
Mary Ann Baynton, CEO, Mary Ann Baynton & Associates Corp.
10:05 AM - 10:30 AM Navigating the Digital Age: AI, Social Media, and Cybersecurity in Mental Health
Nicole Gibson, Founder & CEO, inTruth Technologies
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM Poster Presentations - In Person Only
Click to view the list of posters on display for the duration of the conference. Poster authors will be available at their poster during this time to discuss their research and answer your questions.
10:40 AM - 11:05 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea
IN-PERSON ONLY
Igniting Hope & Inclusion
Chair: Iudita Trifa-Schmidt
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM Australian Research on LGBTIQ+ Mental Health and Suicidality
Terence Humphreys, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM Advancing Inclusivity in Health Datasets: Leveraging the ABS 2020 Standard
Nicky Bath, Lgbtiq+ Health Australia
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Cultivating Mental Health Awareness: Exploring Strategies for Suicide Prevention and Supportive Culture
Sean Phillip, The Shaka Project
12:45 PM - 1:40 PM
Day 2 Lunch
Navigating the Digital Age: AI, Social Media & Cybersecurity in Mental Health
Chair: Heidi Sturk
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM How to Bridge the Gap Between Traditional Therapy and AI
Sally-Anne McCormack, ANTSA Pty Ltd
2:05 PM - 2:25 PM Navigating the Manosphere: Addressing Online Misogyny's Impact on Adolescent Male Mental Health
Cameron Fraser, Inyourskin
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM Mental Health - Large Language Models and the Impending Generative AI Tsunami: Whatever Shall We Do?
Andrew J Greenshaw PhD, University of Alberta & Taimi Allan, Mental Health Commissioner for South Australia
2:50 PM - 3:15 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea
Join us for our closing Keynote Sessions & Conference Closing
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM The Mental Health Implications of Climate Change: Understanding Eco-Emotions and Suicidality
Prof Kairi Kõlves Professor - Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, Director - WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University
3:55 PM - 4:55 PM ~LIVESTREAM~ The Power of Emotional Intelligence to Transform Wellbeing and Success
Dr. Marc Brackett PhD, Founding Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel
5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
Conference Closing & Prize Draw

Cullinan Room: In-Person Only
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM The Breath-Body Connection: A Way To Find Your Calm and Clarity with Nicola Laye
An interactive wellbeing experience blending breathing techniques, nervous system science, and resilience tools — designed to help you reset, regulate, and show up fully in all the roles you live each day.
Trauma Informed Yoga Class by Mollie Cox, Owner of Jala Yoga
Morning Yoga is the perfect way to wake up the mind and body so you can start your day fresh! Join Mollie Cox from Jala Yoga for this trauma-informed Yoga session which is suitable for all levels and body capabilities.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 2 Registration Open
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
Day 2 - Conference Opening
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM Engaging People with Lived Experience: Overcoming Barriers and Ensuring Meaningful Involvement
Emma Elder, Lived Experience Program Lead at the Black Dog Institute, UNSW
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Transforming Workplace Cultures: Practical Strategies for Promoting Mental Wellbeing
Mary Ann Baynton, CEO, Mary Ann Baynton & Associates Corp.
10:05 AM - 10:30 AM Navigating the Digital Age: AI, Social Media, and Cybersecurity in Mental Health
Nicole Gibson, Founder & CEO, inTruth Technologies
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM Poster Presentations - In Person Only
Click to view the list of posters on display for the duration of the conference. Poster authors will be available at their poster during this time to discuss their research and answer your questions.
10:40 AM - 11:05 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea
IN-PERSON ONLY
Interdisciplinary Approaches: From Community Engagement to Educational Enhancement.
Chair: Assoc Prof Jacinta Hawgood
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM “Just the Feeling of Being Stuck”: Stories of Homelessness While Young in Aotearoa New Zealand
Dr Mary Buchanan, University of Otago
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM Soaring Towards Zero
Clare Pearson, Little Wings
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Supporting Those Who Support Others: Contemporary Supervision Practices and Wellbeing Training
Anita Morris & Lani Peach, Solutions Together
12:45 PM - 1:40 PM
Day 2 Lunch
Promoting New Approaches in Mental Health
Chair: Simon Rinne
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM What's My Colour on the Spectrum?
Dr Krishna Solanki/Carle, Access Paediatric Clinic
2:05 PM - 2:25 PM Promoting Family Mental Health through Attachment: The Good Enough Parenting Cards Project
Daisy Ashworth & Peter Butler, Communicare
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM Cultivating Wellbeing: Exploring Practical Nature-Based Strategies for Burnout Prevention
Peta Jay, Nature Zen (pre-recorded presentation)
2:50 PM - 3:15 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea
Join us for our closing Keynote Sessions & Conference Closing
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM The Mental Health Implications of Climate Change: Understanding Eco-Emotions and Suicidality
Prof Kairi Kõlves Professor - Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, Director - WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University
3:55 PM - 4:55 PM ~LIVESTREAM~ The Power of Emotional Intelligence to Transform Wellbeing and Success
Dr. Marc Brackett PhD, Founding Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel
5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
Conference Closing & Prize Draw

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