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Founder
Kaiarahi Cultural Collective
Director Instructor Delivery and Quality Manager – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFA Programs Chief Executive Officer
Panellists:
Kerry Russell
Beyond the Pale
Lynette Anderson
Mental Health First Aid International
Jacob Leo Skilling
The Broken Movement Trust NZ 
Instructor Delivery and Quality Manager – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFA Programs
Mental Health First Aid International
Director
Beyond the Pale Indigenous Organisation
Director
Beyond the Pale Indigenous Organisation
Chief Executive Officer
The Broken Movement Trust – NZ
Darren Finn
Manager
Sapphire Academy of Sports
Director Commissioning, Mental Health and AoD
Melissa Neal
COORDINARE
This workshop explores the use of digital mental health services, resources and tools, with a focus on SEWB resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Participants will learn how to identify safe and high-quality online resources, how to
integrate into healthcare delivery and how to overcome key barriers.
Key takeaways:
Director of eMHPrac
Queensland University of Technology
Director
WellMob, University Centre for Rural Health, University of Sydney
Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health
Australian Federal Government
*Virtual pre-record
Chief Psychiatrist of Victoria
Victorian Department of Health
Chief Psychiatrist
Office of the Chief Psychiatrist ACT
Chief Psychiatrist
Office of the Chief Psychiatrist WA
Mental Health Commissionert
Mental Health Commissioner for South Australia
Queensland Mental Health Commissioner
Queensland Government
Director
Beyond the Pale Indigenous Organisation
Founder
Kaiarahi Cultural Collective
Director
Paylos
Suicide Prevention Regional Response Coordinator
Western NSW Primary Health Network
Suicide Prevention Regional Response Coordinator
Western NSW Primary Health Network
Program Manager Suicide Prevention
Western NSW Primary Health Network
Chief Executive Officer
Goondir Health Services
Chief Executive Officer
Parkerville Children and Youth Care
Chief Executive Officer
Families Australia
Executive Manager Children’s Services
Relationships Australia South Australia
Executive Manager – Education, Youth, and Disability Services
Office of the Chief Relationships Australia South Australia
Senior Therapeutic Case Manager
The Glen Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre
Operations Manager
The Glen Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre
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Deputy Mental Health Commissioner
NSW Health
Chief Executive Officer
Family Life
Chief Executive
Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network
Chief Executive Officer
Family Life
General Manager
Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network
Chief Executive Officer
The Broken Movement Trust NZ
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Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Yiliyapinya Indigenous Corporation
Crew Champion
Youth Live4Life
Chief Executive Officer
Youth Live4Life
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Founder and Chief Executive Officer
What Were You Wearing
Executive Director
Northern Health
Chief Executive Officer
Families Australia
Chief Executive Officer
he Dandenong and District Aborigines Co-operative Ltd (DDACL)
Social and Emotional Wellbeing and Partnerships Manager
SANE
Member of Council of Elders
Australian Department of Health and Aged Care
Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner
Department of Health and Aged Care
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
The SeniorsChannel
CHIEF Executive Officer
Meaningful Aging Australia
Manager – Aboriginal Health Programs
The Dandenong and District Aborigines Co-operative Ltd (DDACL)
Regional Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Senior Lead
Eastern Melbourne PHN
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Nas Recovery Centre (NRC
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Deputy Mental Health Commissioner
NSW Health
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Measuring and communicating social impact has become a critical requirement for organisations aiming to inform strategic decisions, engage stakeholders and maintain transparency. However, many struggle with capturing meaningful data, balancing funder requirements with community-centred approaches and addressing complex, intangible outcomes like identity, values, and spiritual beliefs.
For Indigenous communities, these challenges are amplified by the need for culturally respectful practices and recognition of Indigenous data sovereignty—ensuring their rights over the collection, ownership, and use of data about their people and lands.
This practical and interactive workshop offers actionable strategies to address these challenges. Participants will learn how to collate, store and report data to assess program effectiveness, drive continuous improvement and meet funding requirements. The session also explores embedding identity and cultural values in case management while reframing outcomes measurement to be client-centric and aligned with community priorities.
Attend this practical workshop and learn how to:
Managing Director and Founder
For-Purpose Evaluations
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Co-designing is often difficult due to the power imbalances, limited resources and cultural differences that can hinder genuine collaboration. Building trust and meaningful partnerships with diverse stakeholders requires time and sustained commitment, often constrained by competing priorities and funding.
Delegates of this interactive workshop will gain the tools and knowledge to begin the journey towards their own co-designed frameworks. Participants will learn how to meaningfully engage with communities, empower lived experiences and establish collaborative processes that lead to sustainable and inclusive mental health solutions.
Attend this practical workshop and learn how to:
Director
Paylos
Founder
Kaiarahi Cultural Collective
Director Instructor Delivery and Quality Manager – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFA Programs Chief Executive Officer
Panellists:
Kerry Russell
Beyond the Pale
Lynette Anderson
Mental Health First Aid International
Jacob Leo Skilling
The Broken Movement Trust NZ
Instructor Delivery and Quality Manager – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFA Programs
Mental Health First Aid International
Director
Beyond the Pale Indigenous Organisation
Director
Beyond the Pale Indigenous Organisation
Chief Executive Officer
The Broken Movement Trust – NZ
Darren Finn
Manager
Sapphire Academy of Sports
Director Commissioning, Mental Health and AoD
Melissa Neal
COORDINARE
This workshop explores the use of digital mental health services, resources and tools, with a focus on SEWB resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Participants will learn how to identify safe and high-quality online resources, how to
integrate into healthcare delivery and how to overcome key barriers.
Key takeaways:
Director of eMHPrac
Queensland University of Technology
Director
WellMob, University Centre for Rural Health, University of Sydney
Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health
Australian Federal Government
*Virtual pre-record
Chief Psychiatrist of Victoria
Victorian Department of Health
Chief Psychiatrist
Office of the Chief Psychiatrist ACT
Chief Psychiatrist
Office of the Chief Psychiatrist WA
Mental Health Commissionert
Mental Health Commissioner for South Australia
Queensland Mental Health Commissioner
Queensland Government
Director
Beyond the Pale Indigenous Organisation
Founder
Kaiarahi Cultural Collective
Director
Paylos
Suicide Prevention Regional Response Coordinator
Western NSW Primary Health Network
Suicide Prevention Regional Response Coordinator
Western NSW Primary Health Network
Program Manager Suicide Prevention
Western NSW Primary Health Network
Chief Executive Officer
Goondir Health Services
Chief Executive Officer
Parkerville Children and Youth Care
Chief Executive Officer
Families Australia
Executive Manager Children’s Services
Relationships Australia South Australia
Executive Manager – Education, Youth, and Disability Services
Office of the Chief Relationships Australia South Australia
Senior Therapeutic Case Manager
The Glen Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre
Operations Manager
The Glen Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre
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Deputy Mental Health Commissioner
NSW Health
Chief Executive Officer
Family Life
Chief Executive
Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network
Chief Executive Officer
Family Life
General Manager
Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network
Chief Executive Officer
The Broken Movement Trust NZ
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Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Yiliyapinya Indigenous Corporation
Crew Champion
Youth Live4Life
Chief Executive Officer
Youth Live4Life
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Founder and Chief Executive Officer
What Were You Wearing
Executive Director
Northern Health
Chief Executive Officer
Families Australia
Chief Executive Officer
he Dandenong and District Aborigines Co-operative Ltd (DDACL)
Social and Emotional Wellbeing and Partnerships Manager
SANE
Member of Council of Elders
Australian Department of Health and Aged Care
Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner
Department of Health and Aged Care
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
The SeniorsChannel
CHIEF Executive Officer
Meaningful Aging Australia
Manager – Aboriginal Health Programs
The Dandenong and District Aborigines Co-operative Ltd (DDACL)
Regional Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Senior Lead
Eastern Melbourne PHN
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Nas Recovery Centre (NRC
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Deputy Mental Health Commissioner
NSW Health
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Measuring and communicating social impact has become a critical requirement for organisations aiming to inform strategic decisions, engage stakeholders and maintain transparency. However, many struggle with capturing meaningful data, balancing funder requirements with community-centred approaches and addressing complex, intangible outcomes like identity, values, and spiritual beliefs.
For Indigenous communities, these challenges are amplified by the need for culturally respectful practices and recognition of Indigenous data sovereignty—ensuring their rights over the collection, ownership, and use of data about their people and lands.
This practical and interactive workshop offers actionable strategies to address these challenges. Participants will learn how to collate, store and report data to assess program effectiveness, drive continuous improvement and meet funding requirements. The session also explores embedding identity and cultural values in case management while reframing outcomes measurement to be client-centric and aligned with community priorities.
Attend this practical workshop and learn how to:
Managing Director and Founder
For-Purpose Evaluations
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Co-designing is often difficult due to the power imbalances, limited resources and cultural differences that can hinder genuine collaboration. Building trust and meaningful partnerships with diverse stakeholders requires time and sustained commitment, often constrained by competing priorities and funding.
Delegates of this interactive workshop will gain the tools and knowledge to begin the journey towards their own co-designed frameworks. Participants will learn how to meaningfully engage with communities, empower lived experiences and establish collaborative processes that lead to sustainable and inclusive mental health solutions.
Attend this practical workshop and learn how to:
Director
Paylos
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