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Hear from 50+ leaders driving change across Social and Emotional Wellbeing, Mental Health, and Alcohol and Other Drugs. Our speakers represent Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, government, not-for-profits, and health services working to embed culture, strengthen systems, and deliver inclusive, trauma-responsive care for communities and families across Australia.

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Early Confirmed Speakers:

Tara Hunter

Director, Clinical and Client Services
Full Stop Australia

Craig Holloway

Project Manager / Office of the Chief Executive Officer
Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS)

Belinda Gibb

Director, Indigenous Policy and Programs
Australian Medical Council

Marjorie Anderson

Head of Indigenous Affairs, Lifeline, National Program Manager
13YARN

Jacara Egan

Head of Operations, First Nations Cultural Practice and Engagement
Headspace

Elaine De Vos

National Chief Executive Officer
GROW Australia

Jen Parke

Chief Executive Officer
Human Nature

Sinon Cooney

Chief Executive Officer
Katherine West Health Board

Quitaysha Rose Thompson

Healing Spirits Co-ordinator
Katherine West Health Board

Joshua Cullen

Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Narang Bir-rong Aboriginal Corporation

Kenton Winsley

Chief Executive Officer
GEGAC

Amrit Dhillon

National Project Manager
Red Nose Australia

Emma Puddy

Wellbeing Manager
Melbourne Indigenous Transition School

Vickie Louise Simpson

Alcohol and Other Drugs Manager
Griffith Aboriginal Medical Service

Jodie Bedford

SEWB Manager
Yura Yungi Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation (YYMS)

Tara Harriden

Director, Clinical Supervisor, and ANZACATA Professional Registered Arts Therapist
Whole Hearts and Minds

Ursula Donohue

Chief Executive Officer
Ngunya Jarjum

Cheyne Bull

General Psychologist and Facilitator
Waves of Wellness Foundation

Nick Kleeman

Clinical Psychologist and Facilitator
Waves of Wellness Foundation

Gemma Daniels

Manager ‑ Mental Health and SEWB
Ngaanyatjarra Health Service

Patricia Cotton

Chief Executive Officer
Aboriginal Sobriety Group Indigenous Corporation

Chad Onley

Chief Operating Officer
The Glen

Sarah Jones

Manager AOD, Clinical Services and Partnerships
Uniting Vic Tas

Keryn Ralph

Manager of Family and Therapeutic AOD
Uniting Vic Tas

Gopal Reinoso

Team Leader, Drug and Alcohol Youth Services Youth Withdrawal and Respite Service
Mission Australia WA

Jacob Davis

Program Manager, Drug and Alcohol Youth Services Youth Withdrawal and Respite Service
Mission Australia WA

Dr Richard Cash

Head of Service Improvement
360Edge
As we finalise the agenda for this exciting event,
we’re on the lookout for dynamic case studies and speakers that will inspire and educate.
If you have a story to share or know of someone who does, please don’t hesitate to reach out and let us know!
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