Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of NSW

Let’s Walk Together, Let’s Talk Together Symposium

Category: Past Events

calendar icon 18 May 2021 - 19 May 2021
clock icon 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
pin icon The Novotel, Brighton Le Sands

This two-day symposium will offer a culturally safe space for open discussion on suicide and the ripple effect experienced by Aboriginal communities.

The event will cover suicide prevention, intervention and postvention strategies. We will hear from Aboriginal people who have been affected by suicide, as well as a community forum and collective artwork, for participants to share knowledge and connect with others working in the sector.

Topics of discussion:

  • Suicide prevention
  • Suicide intervention
  • Suicide postvention

Event Speakers

  • Pat Dudgeon
  • Tom Brideson
  • Leilani Darwin
  • Joe Williams
  • Tahliah King

There will also be a Gala Dinner event held on 18th May, at 6:30pm

Please note this event is for SEWB, Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Youth Workers only.


AH&MRC will be taking photographs and filming at the event. If you would not like to be photographed / filmed please opt out by emailing Lesli Kirwan LKirwan@ahmrc.org.au

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