Our Mental Health Forum, Thrive Together, continues its tradition of bringing together individuals and organisations who are passionate about mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and suicide prevention. This year, we’re spotlighting the impact of adolescent mental health and online experiences, a presentation by Russell Roberts from Equally Well on Unequally Unwell: Shorter life expectancies, reduced life opportunities, and identifying and addressing mental health impacts such as burn out and compassion fatigue.

This event is for frontline workers and serves as a hub for exchanging valuable insights, expertise, and information about the innovative programs and initiatives shaping mental health care in Central and Eastern Sydney. By fostering dialogue among diverse perspectives, we aim to deepen understanding and deliver meaningful change within the mental health sector.

What’s new for 2025?

This year’s forum will feature:

In-depth sessions on stepped care, future integrated hubs, and adolescent mental health and their online experiences.
Expert-led presentations: Strategies to address mental health impacts such as burn out and compassion fatigue.
A professionally led and relaxing Sound Bath experience.
Fun and engaging activities to both stimulate networking opportunities and professional relationships.
Live music.

Thrive Together is more than a networking event – it is a platform for learning, growth, and collaboration. During this event, participants can:

Acquire actionable knowledge to navigate current trends in digital mental health, burn out and compassion fatigue.
Share expertise and explore innovative solutions with like-minded professionals.
Contribute to the collective mission of enhancing mental health services, accessibility, and outcomes in the Central and Eastern Sydney region.

Agenda:
9:00am – Guest Arrival and Registration
9:30am – Introduction and Welcome to Country by Aunty Barb
9:40am – Overview of Forum and Acknowledgement of Lived Experience
9:50am – Speakers; Mariam Faraj, CESPHN; Lyndsay Brown, Black Dog Institute; Russell Roberts, Equally Well.
11:10am – Morning Tea
11:30am – Panel Discussion with Mariam Faraj, Lyndsay Brown, and Russell Roberts.
12:00pm – Word Match Activity
12:35pm – Lunch
1:35pm – Workshop on Burnout by Chris Jones, CESPHN.
2:05pm – Paper Crane Activity
2:45pm – Afternoon Tea
3:00pm – Live Music Set
3:30pm – Event Wrap Up
3:40pm – Sound Bath by Libbie Brand
4:30pm – Event End

Target Audience: Allied Health Professionals in the CESPHN region

Registrations close Monday 8 September 2025
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When:
From 9.00am - 5.00pm on Thursday 11th September 2025

Where:

CESPHN Mascot Office, Tower A, Level 5, 201 Coward St • Mascot NSW 2020

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If you have any further enquiries relating to this workshop, please reach out to Dane Purcell via d.purcell@cesphn.com.au

We aim to deliver inclusive and accessible events. If you have any particular access or communication needs please email d.purcell@cesphn.com.au