National Suicide Prevention
Conference Symposium
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PANEL DISCUSSION: Changing the landscape of LGBTIQA+SB suicide prevention
Event Date: 21/05/2025
We were delighted to present a symposium panel at the 2025 National Suicide Prevention Conference. We invited some of our colleagues to reflect on the Changing the Landscape campaign and how we can all work to create better futures for our communities.
Maya Ellazam (Suicide Prevention Project Manager) and Chris Phung (Campaign Engagement Officer) were joined by:
Anna Bernasochi, Director of Services, Switchboard Victoria
Joe Ball, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities
Cit Brett-Renes, LGBTIQA+ Aftercare Service Manager and LGBTIQA+ Strategy and Service Development Manager, Mind Australia
Bronwen Edwards, CEO, Roses in the Ocean
Max Tran, Senior Project Officer, Everymind
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“I think whenever we do this work, we do it for somebody... there’s somebody who started the work for us. I hope that... in my lifetime, I just continue to make her extremely proud.”
“I hope that... our national LGBTIQA+ phone line is funded at capacity to be a 24 hour service... I want there to be [LGBTIQA+] postvention services in every state and territory... I want wonderful examples like the LGBTIQA+ Aftercare program to be available everywhere. It feels like the most basic ask.”
