Why Attend Real Resilience 2.0?
Following last year’s sold-out success, Real Resilience is back—bigger, bolder, and even more impactful. This event isn’t just about awareness; it’s about action, connection, and real conversations around mental health in regional communities.

You’ll experience:
✔ Powerful storytelling from people with lived experience, including event founder Felicity Haylock.
✔ Expert insights from leading mental health professionals.
✔ Practical tools and strategies you can use to support yourself and others.
✔ A safe, inclusive space where stigma is left at the door and community takes center stage.

Whether you’ve walked your own mental health journey, support someone who has, or simply care about building a stronger, more connected community—this event is for you.

Join us for an afternoon of education, inspiration, and genuine human connection. Let’s change the conversation, together.

Guest Speakers:

Introducing our Keynote Speaker Malinda Guest – Psychologist & Mental Health Advocate.

With over 15 years’ experience as a Clinical Psychologist, Malinda Guest has spent her career helping individuals, families, and communities navigate the real challenges of mental health.

Known for her down-to-earth approach and deep expertise, she’s passionate about breaking down stigma and focusing on people’s strengths.

As keynote speaker at Real Resilience 2.0, Malinda will share

👉🏼practical insights into understanding mental illness,

👉🏼 supporting recovery,

👉🏼 building genuine wellbeing.

Her presentation is designed to leave you not only inspired but equipped with clear strategies you can use long after the event.

Malinda believes mental health is everyone’s business – and that with the right tools and honest conversations, we can all play a part in creating stronger, more connected communities.

Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of the region’s most experienced and committed voices in mental health.

This year, we’re going deeper with an engaging conversation featuring event founder Fliss Haylock, keynote speaker Malinda Guest, and our special guest David Westgate.

Meet David Westgate – Mental Health Advocate & Lived Experience Storyteller

After a 35-year career in advertising, all while navigating the rollercoaster of Bipolar 1, David now dedicates his life to starting conversations that matter, about mental health.

David runs courses for Lifeline, is a Master Mental Health First Aid trainer, and spent over a decade speaking for the Black Dog Institute. While he’s worked with big names like Shell and Glencore, his real passion lies in supporting regional and rural communities.

David will bring his raw, relatable story and years of advocacy experience to the panel, offering real insight into resilience and mental wellbeing.

You won’t want to miss this conversation.