Date
Friday, 8th September 2017
Host
Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention
Time:
8.30am to 4.15pm
Type:
Seminar
Guest speakers
Mr Ivan Frkovic, Queensland Mental Health Commissioner
Venue
The Greek Club, 29 Edmondstone Street, West End
Location
Brisbane
AISRAP is contributing towards raising public awareness by hosting its annual World Suicide Prevention Day Forum.
In line with the annual IASP WSPD theme, Take a minute, change a life, AISRAP's forum presents expert speakers, and a lived experience panel, as well as display tables for stakeholder exhibitions throughout the day.
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Speakers
- Mr Ivan Frkovic, Queensland Mental Health Commissioner
- Dr Peggy Brown, CEO, National Mental Health Commission
- Mr David Morton, Director General, Mental Health, Psychology and Rehabilitation Branch Department of Defence
- Prof Sheena Reilly, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Health), Griffith University
- Prof David Crompton OAM, Director, Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention
- Ms Cynthia Morton, Bestselling author, blogger, speaker and founder of the multi-award winning Emotional Fitness Program
- Mr Michael Burge OAM, Consumer Advocate/Wellness Warrior
- Mr Jorgen Gullestrup, CEO, Mates in Construction Queensland
- Ms Jill Fisher, Suicidologist, 2011 winner of International Association for Suicide Prevention Norman Farberow Award
- Mrs Jacinta Hawgood, Senior Lecturer, Program and Course Convenor for the Graduate Certificate in Suicide Prevention and Master of Suicidology Programs
Get more information on AISRAP's WSPD Forum and register to attend.
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