Speaker's Profile

Project managed the development of the Queensland Suicide Prevention Plan 2019-2026 at the Queensland Mental Health Commission.

Individually nominated finalist in the National Suicide Prevention Australia LiFE Awards 2018 for excellence in Suicide Prevention

Nominated finalist for the National Suicide Prevention Australia LiFE Awards 2019 for excellence in suicide prevention in the workplace as part of Gold Coast MH suicide prevention team

Project Lead in the development and Implementation of Australia's first Zero Suicide framework in a large acute mental health service and co developed the GCMHSS Suicide prevention clinical pathway.

Demonstrated skills and abilities in strategic, conceptual, analytical and innovative mental healthcare planning, coordination and delivery of projects and the achievement of planned outcomes within specific time frames as an advanced clinical practitioner in project management and clinical redesign methodology.

Advanced interpersonal communication (written and oral), intuitive learning skills including the ability to consult, negotiate and collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders and organisations, influencing others in challenging or conflict situations toward achieving goals that provide positive outcomes for all.

Successful leadership in clinical service design and development. Achievements including state wide program development and implementation, clinical and service model implementation and project management.

Flexible and responsive, leading effective change with proven efficacy and utility in applying evidence based research to clinical practice including:

Advanced clinical practitioner in crisis intervention, acute assessment, risk assessment and management with expert knowledge in suicide and suicide risk management.

Demonstrated achievements and innovation on a range of mental health topics with expert focus on suicide understanding, prevention and advanced suicide risk management.

Proven ability to interpret, analyse and develop Government plans and legislation, conceptualise and project manage state wide initiatives providing expert advice and briefing to the Minister of Health, Executive Director Mental Health and Director-General Queensland Health, Government and cross jurisdictional agencies.