Let's Talk Mental Health

Join us on World Mental Health Day for engaging conversations about mental health challenges within multicultural communities as part of the National Multicultural Mental Health Month 2025 campaign highlighting the theme "Lived Experience Leads the Way".

This special event will feature a dynamic Q&A panel of mental health professionals, individuals with lived experience, and youth advocates.

Meet Our Speakers
We are proud to welcome an incredible line up of presenters who bring diverse expertise and perspectives to the conversation:

• Prof. Malcolm Hopwood, Director, Ramsay Health Care Professor of Psychiatry

• Katy Dib, Principal Psychologist / Director – Elysium Psychology (Moderator)

• Dr. Diva Divakaran, General Practitioner, North Eltham Medical Centre

• Michael Sillekens, Director of Clinical Services, Mentis Assist

• Jayne Parish, Director of Community Services & Business Development, Mentis Assist

• Maryanne Tadic, CEO, Australian Multicultural Community Services

• Nicky Chung, CEO, Australian Vietnamese Women’s Association (AVWA)

• Amanda Cops, Support Groups Administrator for MHFA & Bipolar Life, President of Bipolar Life

• Cynthia Jerotich Kipkemboi, Master of Social Work Student, Acknowledge Education

What to Expect:

• In-depth discussions on mental health from a variety of perspectives — including clinicians, lived experience advocates, youth, and community members.

• Interactive Q&A sessions with panellists where you can ask questions and join the conversation.

• Opportunities to connect with others, gain practical tools, and deepen your understanding of how lived experience leads the way to change.

Whether you’re looking to learn more, gain practical advice, or simply listen and connect, this event will provide valuable insights on how lived experience is shaping the future of mental health.

To get involved this October, visit: https://www.mhfa.org.au/national-multicultural-mental-health-month