The Ville Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville, QLD, 4810
First responders are at high risk of developing mental health conditions linked to stress and traumatic events.
The Frontline Mental Health Conference is designed for Australia & New Zealand’s first responders, veterans, defence force personnel, NGO workers and volunteers.
Discover research, insight and treatment techniques from mental health experts, meet with fellow industry workers and unite to break the stigma of mental health for those working on the front line.
Featured Speakers
Cr Jenny Hill, Mayor of Townsville
Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK, AFC (Ret’d), Former Chief of the Australian Defence Force
Mr James Maskey, National Engagement Manager, Police and Emergency Services Program, Beyond Blue
Mr Allan Sparks CV, OAM,VA, NSW Deputy Mental Health Commissioner
Dr Madeline Romaniuk, Leader Veteran Mental Health, Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation
Mr Andrew Coghlan, National Manager, Emergency Services, Australian Red Cross
Dr Jacqueline Drew, Senior Lecturer and Program Director (CCJ/IT), School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University
Mr Wally Mitchell, Canterbury District Operations Manager, St John Ambulance NZ
Mr Kevin Humphreys, Training and Checking Pilot, Queensland Government Air
Mr Matt Newlands, Inspirational speaker and mental health advocate for first responders and emergency services
Find out how to seek help, manage your mental health and support colleagues in need. By breaking the stigma in seeking help, you can create great change for yourself and your fellow frontline workers.
