Speakers
Speaker Line-Up
Professor Patrick McGorry AO, psychiatrist and leading youth mental health advocate, world-renowned for developing innovative early interventions and services; Professor of Youth Mental Health, University of Melbourne; Founding Director, Orygen
Dr Stephanie Dowrick, multi-award winning author, coach, psychotherpay researcher and coach, recognised for her leading contribution to multi-cultural, inter religious understanding through her books and non-sectarian teaching and scholarship.
Professor Ian Hickie, Co-Director of Health and Policy, Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney
A global leader in mental health research and digital innovations in care
Professor Jill Bennett, Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow, Felt Experience & Empathy Lab
A pioneer in the use of technology to transform our internal experience and our relationship to the world
Tony Steel, OAM, Founder and Director of Happiness & Its Causes.
Timothea Goddard: psychotherapist, educator and founding director of the charity – the Australian Centre for Mindfulness and Compassion – (offering clinical programs for physical and mental health for the past 20 years) and of the Mindfulness Training Institute-ANZ – a not-for-profit offering teacher training in evidence-based programs.
Dr Suzy Green, renowned expert in Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology
Tetiana & Anastassia, Ukrainian Refugees
A personal story of how difficult times can make us stronger
Gail O’Brien AO, Director on the board of Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
Prominent advocate for holistic and integrated cancer care.
Blake McGee, Founder, the Ripple Movement
Has been working on charity projects for at least two decades and working in the community services industry for around 15 years.
Derya Guzel, Director Psychleaders, Principal Psychologist
A highly experienced and skilled Wellbeing Specialist; guest speaker on ABC National’s Life Matters Radio program.
Nicholas Yu, Founder Humankind Australia,
An expert on cultivating wellbeing, speaking on the benefits of gratitude
Anita Smith, Clinical Psychologist, The Mind Lab
Recognising the uniqueness of every person, Anita utilises a variety of evidence-based therapies, tailoring therapy to you and your needs.
Jenny Steadman, Co-National Director, Potential Project
Jocelyn Brewer,Cyberpsychology thought leader | Therapist | Speaker
Melo Calarco, Mindfulness and High-Performance Expert, TEDx Speaker and multi award-winning author, Melo loves sharing his passion with the world speaking about wellbeing
Madeleine Easton, Bach Akademie
