Expert Advisors Panel

Waminda Parker, co-founder and director of NatureFix, brings over 25 years’ experience in strategic planning, research, and project management to drive innovative nature-based health solutions.

Dr Stephen Carbone MBBS, MPH, is the Founder and former CEO of Prevention United, a mental health promotion charity focused on promoting mental wellbeing and preventing mental health conditions across the lifespan.

Stuart resides in Albury and has a background in business and local government, having served a lengthy term on Albury City Council including a stint as Mayor and has worked hard to end the silence around suicide.

Lauren is a psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector, specialising in child, youth, and family mental health, particularly for those facing systemic disadvantage. 

Vanessa is a change management specialist with over two decades of experience in organizational design and transformation. 

Dr Anna Brooks is the Chief Research Officer at Lifeline Australia.

Linda is an experienced board chair, director and mentor, currently serving as the Chair of CareSuper

Liam was re-elected as Assistant Secretary at the ACTU Congress in June 2024. 

Dr BJ Newton is a proud Wiradjuri woman and mother of three children. She is a Scientia Associate Professor based at the Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW Sydney.

Sian is an Accredited Specialist in Employment and Industrial Relations, and a leading Work Health and Safety lawyer. 

Dr Fiona Martin is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist with over 20 years of clinical and research experience, and extensive experience in clinical operations and public policy. 

Annette Baker is a community advocate, spokesperson and fundraiser for issues around mental health and suicide. 

Professor Ian Hickie AO is the Co-Director of Health and Policy at the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre and a global leader in mental health research and digital innovations in care.

Patrick McGorry is an Irish-born Australian psychiatrist who, as a medical student in the 1970s, became disturbed by the gross neglect of the human rights of the mentally ill, and the discrimination they and their families faced.

Amanda Tattersall is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney and is a well-recognised social change researcher and community organiser.

James Bennett-Levy PhD, Professor of Mental Health and Psychological Wellbeing, Southern Cross University, Honorary Professor, University of Sydney