Cross Cultural Voices - Changing the Narratives of Suicide

Organised by Mariposa Trials NFP and Charity ABN 48115682804.

Changing the Narratives of Suicide recognises that real change happens together. By collaborating, we can build communities that value compassion, care, and connection, promoting hope and meaningful lives.

Cross-cultural voices are an essential part of the solution in addressing health and stigma. Their knowledge and lived experience help tackle risk factors such as loneliness, isolation, and distress, particularly within refugee and migrant communities. Cultural wisdom and community connection offer powerful pathways to healing and recovery.

This first-of-its-kind conference in South Australia brings together key figures in health, research, service delivery, community development, and responses to distress and suicide to inspire conversation, connection, and a shared movement for change towards an inclusive and compassionate future.

Please Note: This event will be filmed and photographed. If you do not wish to be included in any photos or video recordings, please email the organizers at projects@mariposatrails.com.au with the subject line: Decline Photos and Filming.

We will take the necessary steps to respect your preferences.

Program Schedule:

8:40 am – Registration of participants (20 min) 

9:00 am – Welcome to Country (15 min)

9:15 am – Musical opening - Nahlla (5 min)

9:20 am – Introduction to the Conference: What to expect, Sponsors and Partnerships - Victor (5 min)

9:25 am - Greetings - Estela (5 min)

9:30 am – Nadia Clancy (5 mins)

9:40 am - First Speaker – Lillian Mwanri (30 min)

10:10 am – Questions (10 min)

10:15 am – International Guest – Caroline Wilson (30 min)

10:45 am – Questions (10 min)

10:55 am – Break (10 min) 

11:05 am – 3rd Speaker – Dr Ozgur (30min)

11:35 am – Questions (10 min)

11:45 pm – Sponsor Announcement – Mariposa Directive (5 min)

11:50 am – Panel 1 : Culturally responsive approaches to mental health and suicide prevention (30 min)

12:20 pm – Group Reflection(10 mins)

12:30 pm – Lunch (30 mins) 

1:00 pm – Interactive Group Activity - Consultation Poster (5 min)

1:05 pm - Panel 2 : Women Strengthening Mental Health through Cultural Practices  (30 min)

1:35 pm – Group Reflection (10 mins)

1:45 pm – Sponsor Announcements (5 min)

1:50 pm – Theatre – Demonstration (20 min) 

2:10 pm - Group reflection (10 min)

2:20 pm - He waka eke noa SA Maori Youth SPN (10 min)

2:30 pm - Mariposa Trails SPN (10 min)

2:40 pm – What Next: Stay Connected & Survey/Feedback - Consultation Poster (15 min)

2:55 pm – Music and Interaction - Bortier (30 min)

3:25 pm – End