Day 1 ~ Tuesday 10 September 2024
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8:00am | Registration |
8:30am | MC Welcome & Acknowledgement to Lived Experience  Sam Weston ~ Mad Snake Café Owner ~ Former soldier, ex-Correctional Officer, & 2023 NT Local Hero Nominee. Mad Snake Cafe was named to honour those with mental health concerns or who haven’t always fitted in. Mad Snake Cafe provides a safe, friendly place for people to connect with others in the community.  Sam Snell StandBy Support After Suicide~ Regional Coordinator – StandBy Northern Territory. Samantha is a Darwin local of 20+ years and is the Regional Coordinator for StandBy Support After Suicide. Sam has previously served in the Royal Australian Navy for 7 years from 2008-2015 and spent the duration of her service in Darwin on patrol boats. She has a background in mental health and has worked in the veteran space in Darwin since 2020 and is the Secretary of the Council of Australian Veterans (Darwin Branch) Inc. |
8:35 am | Welcome to Country  William Hewitt ~ A Wadjigan /Yawuru/Karajarri /Bard contemporary artist, who creates graphics and digital designs and a traditional Aboriginal artefacts craft man. |
8.40 am | Official Welcome  Bree Willsmore ~ Vice President of Community Connections CDU |
8:45am | Introductory Welcome ~ Forum Host and Chair, Sabrina’s Reach4Life  Lidia Di Lembo~ After losing her daughter to suicide in 2017, Lidia and husband Michael founded the local charity, SabrinasReach4Life. The foundation’s purpose is actively collaborate with others to help reduce suicide deaths in our community, support those who are impacted by suicide loss and advocate for better access to services for those who experience mental distress, with a lived experience lens. Lidia is involved in many forums at a national and local level, dedicated to suicide prevention and postvention, including member of the Suicide Prevention Australia NT Committee & Lived Experience Panel; Co-Chair of Postvention Australia; Lived Experience Panel with Roses in the Ocean. Lidia believes that the Forum is an important annual event that brings people together to connect, to listen, learn and have a better understanding in how we can all reduce suicide in our community. |
8:55am | Official Opening Address ~ His Honour Professor The Honourable Hugh Heggie AO PSM ~ Administrator of the NT 
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9:00am | Welcome Address ~  Mr Luke Gosling OAM MP ~ Member for Soloman |
9:20am | Keynote Address ~ Mental Health is a Marathon. How Can We Better Support Each Other  Peter Susanto ~ 2024 NT Young Australian of the Year ~ Medical Student and Community Volunteer In 2022, he started a Bachelor of Clinical Science at Charles Darwin University on his way to a career in medicine, aged just 15. He was also the first Territorian to represent Australia in the International Brain Bee Olympiad, a competition about the brain and neuroscience, and came third in the world. Peter Susanto (OH 2021) has never under-estimated the value of hard work. Neither has he overlooked the importance of remaining humble and helping the people around him. Those traits and his commitment to helping to build strong and inclusive communities in his hometown of Darwin. |
9:45am | Keynote Address ~ Zero Suicide Institute of Australasia ~ Zero Suicide Framework  Sue Murray OAM ~ is a health promotion advocate who is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all people. Throughout her career she has focused on health for the community having led several organisations focused on education, cancer control and suicide prevention. She has expertise in communications, education and organisational development. |
10.15am | Keynote Address ~ NT Suicide Prevention Strategic Framework Implementation Plan 2023-38 Keeping Everyone Safe  Yvette Nicholls ~ A/g Executive Director Mental Health Alcohol & Other Drugs, Commissioning and Systems improvement with NT Health ~ NT Government. Yvette’s qualifications are in Psychology and Business and her passion is leading teams to achieve best practice health and wellbeing outcomes for Territorians. Yvette has worked across many roles since arriving in Darwin 17 years ago. Spanning from alcohol and other drug rehabilitation, behavioural education, forensic disability and offender development, child wellbeing and national redress and suicide prevention. |
10:30am | Morning Tea & Engagement with Expo Stalls |
10:50am | Keynote Address ~ Empowering Lived Experience  Sam Goding ~ Sam's lived experience of recovery that truly sets him apart. Having navigated his own mental health challenges, Sam understands firsthand the complexities and barriers faced by those on a similar journey. His recovery was not just about overcoming personal struggles but also about transforming his experiences into a source of strength and insight. This journey has fueled his passion for creating systems and services that are not only supportive but also empowering for individuals with lived experience. |
11:10am | Panel Discussion ~ Information Pathways "How to navigate the health system when in need of help" Facilitator ~ Lidia Di Lembo Panelists
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11:40am | Keynote Address ~ Faith and Spirituality - Protective Factors in Suicide Prevention and Psychological Wellbeing  Jenna Richard ~ Clinical Psychologist, has experience working with a diverse range of people in a wide variety of contexts, from capital cities, rural regions, and very remote Aboriginal communities, plus amazing seasons living and travelling overseas. Jenna has called the NT home since 2011 and has enjoyed learning Australian Kriol, about Top End cultures, and getting involved in the local community. Jenna's current adventure is as the Director of Psych Plus Services, a Darwin based mental health service that offers free suicide prevention support to individuals at increased risk of suicide, funded through Short Term Therapies program of the NT PHN. |
12:00pm | Panel Discussion ~ What are the challenges experienced by vulnerable groups? How do we hold conversations about suicide without the stigma? Facilitator~ Karyn Moyle ~ Perfectly Imperfect & Aunties Place Panelists
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12:30pm | Lunch & Engagement with Expo Stalls |
1:20pm | Presentation by Services in Remote Communities
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1:40pm | Panel Discussion ~ Men Who Speak & Psychosocial Safety Facilitator ~ Steve Satour ~ RUOK Panelists
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2:10pm | Keynote Address ~  Senior Constable Karen O'Dwyer ~ NT Police Health & Wellbeing Team, MHFA trainer |
2:25pm | Panel Discussion ~ How do we Change the Narrative to Best Support Young People Facilitator ~ Sacha King ~ Founder & Managing Director, Local Hero, TwoTwoOne Charity Panelists
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2:55pm | Your Story My Story ~ Young People Platform that SabrinasReach4Life is developing for young people to Connect ~ Inspire ~ Empower |
3:00pm | Afternoon Tea |
3:15pm | Panel discussion ~ Alternative Pathways to Wellbeing, Holistic Practices in the NT Facilitator~ Tricia Maling ~ Program Manager, Top End Suicide Intervention & Awareness Training Program (TESIAT) Anglicare Panelists
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3:45pm | Keynote Address ~ "The Conversations That Saved My Life" with Q&A  Dante St James ~ Local Entrepreneur & Director of Innovation and Investment at Darwin Innovation Hub, providing strategic support for the Start NT program and leading public workshops and industry events. With a diverse background in health, telecoms, digital media, and entrepreneurship, Dante brings a wealth of experience to drive innovation and growth initiatives. With over 80 current digital and business certifications, Dante’s qualifications reflect his deep expertise and commitment to continuous learning. He holds a Bachelor of Business in Marketing and a Master of Business Information Systems from UNSW, along with earlier tertiary qualifications in health, providing a diverse foundation for his multifaceted career. |
4:15pm | Closing Address ~ Executive Manager Regional Heath Integration - NT Primary Health Network  Ali Lloyd ~ has spent over 30yrs working in the health industry primarily in New Zealand before moving to Australia in 2018. Having worked in Primary Health Organisations in New Zealand, Ali has a wealth of experience supporting the delivery of primary health care services so that people experience their best health and wellbeing. Ali is responsible for leading our strategy and planning functions and has executive oversight of all commissioning activities at NT PHN. Ali is a strong advocate for health provision in the Northern Territory and for addressing health inequity, and often represents NT PHN in various regional and national forums to ensure we are participating in the collective voice for all people in the NT. |
4:30pm | Close of Day 1 |
Day 2 ~ Wednesday 11 September 2024
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8:00am | Registration & Breakfast | ||||
8:40am | MC Welcome ~ Sam Weston & Sam Snell | ||||
8:45am | Lidia Di Lembo ~ Co-Founder of SabrinasReach4Life | ||||
8:50am | Meditation Session ~ Brahma Kumaris Meditation Group | ||||
9:00am | Breakfast Keynote Speaker ~ Performer, Activist, Educator and Mentor  | ||||
9:30am | Organisation Local Speakers ~ What we are doing in the NT to help save lives Our successes and our challenges ~
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10:25 | Transition to Workshops | ||||
10:30am | Workshops Red Building 6 | ||||
Workshop 1 | Caring for Carers ~ Strengthening a restorative just and learning culture within Health Services Facilitator ~ Sue Murray OAM ~ Zero Suicide Institute of Australasia Description ~ In this workshop participants will explore the principles of a restorative, just and learning culture and how these relate to healthcare settings. At the completion of the workshop participants will have a sample action plan that will assist an organisation shift the dial from a culture that adopts punitive responses to suicide within healthcare settings to one that is focused on healing, recovery and learning for improvement. | ||||
Workshop 2 | Getting support in mental health and wellbeing as a business owner Facilitator ~ Dante St James ~ Local Businessman & Entrepreneur Description ~What Entrepreneurs (solo and small businesses) can do or where they can get support to support themselves and their team with mental health and well being, what are some of the challenges to look for and how best to navigate these | ||||
Workshop 3 | Happiness & Resilience Facilitator ~ Yvette Nicholls ~ A/g Executive Director Mental Health Alcohol & Other Drugs, NT Dept of Health Description ~ Through this session understanding and building resilience through Positive Psychology will be explored by examining ‘happiness’ – how to achieve it and how it can impact our lives. This workshop will provides skills and strategies to build wellbeing and happiness in order to cope with challenges, disappointment and difficult times in life and to help enjoy life despite the challenges. Positive Psychology is subject to the rigours of scientific experimentation and endorsement, suggesting that the phenomena discovered are reliable and repeatable (Lewis 2011). | ||||
12:20pm | Official Closing of Conference ~ Coordinator for the Transition Care and PSP Adult Supports Program at TeamHealth  Rachel Finlay ~ is dedicated to supporting individuals through pivotal moments in their mental health journeys. Before this role, she served as a Support Coordinator for the Way Back Program, where she gained valuable experience in providing crucial support for those in need. In addition to her professional roles, she is a member of the Lived Experience Committee at TeamHealth. This role allows Rachel to contribute to the organization’s understanding and approach to mental health from a personal perspective, enriching our collective efforts to provide meaningful support. | ||||
12:30pm | Lunch | ||||
1:00 ~ 5:00pm | Training Sessions Red Building 6 | ||||
Training 1 | Mates In Construction ~ Josh Finn & Nick Thompson ~ Respond Training *To register and to be able to attend, ASIST or MHFA training is essential * | ||||
Training 2 | StandBy Support after Suicide ~ Sam Snell ~What do I say ~ What do I do | ||||
Training 3 | Wesley LifeForce ~ Tony Wyld ~Suicide Prevention Training (4 hrs excluding breaks) | ||||
3:00pm | Afternoon Tea | ||||
5:00pm | Close of NT World Suicide Prevention Day Forum 2024 | ||||