Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island men and boys have some of the worse health and social outcomes in Australia.
This event brings together groups and individuals from the thriving Indigenous men’s health sector to talk about the social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of Aboriginal males.
The theme for Day One of this Meet-Up is leadership in health.
Panel Members:
Chris George, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community liaison worker, Interrelate
Matt Cramer, Family relationship counsellor relationship counsellor, Interrelate
Michael Lea, Family relationship counsellor relationship counsellor, Interrelate
Presented by Lomas Amini of Bush TV, who manages Camping on Country, a project funded through the Department of Health that works exclusively with Aboriginal community controlled health services and Tackling Indigenous Smoking. According to project ambassador Ernie Dingo,"Camping on Country is a remote men’s movement designed to create powerful advocacy around closing the gap on remote men’s health. Our network of men is growing as we camp on country and link men’s groups around remote Australia."
Panel discussion on what leadership is needed in moving forward in health & mental health
Speakers include:
Steven Stanton, Head of Strategy & Market Development, McMillan Shakespeare Group and Advisory Council member with NSW Mental Health Commission
Tom Brideson, Kamilaroi/Gomeroi Man and Deputy Commissioner of NSW Mental Health Commission
Steven Hobday, Wiradjuri & Gomeroi Man and 4th year Medical student, University of NSW
