As a result of the recent successful International Women’s Day Event in Coogee, a committee of local women who are passionate about women’s health and wellbeing, called The Women's Well, has been established to promote community and support for women in our local area with panel talks, info nights and plenty of opportunities to connect with each other. Every two months, The Women's Well will run an event or initiative with a specific focus.

This month, The Women’s Well have partnered with One&All, a holistic Hub for adults with disabilities and mental health challenges, to host their first expert panel to discuss Mental Health Prevention for young people, including how to recognise and acknowledge mental health challenges in families, and how to support them.

Please join us for a panel discussion on Youth Mental Health with Dr Jackie Curtis - Executive Director of Mindgardens Neuroscience Network - and an expert panel of youth mental health workers.

Joining our panel with Dr Jackie Curtis will be Dr Philippa Levy (Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist) along with Antonia Ottavio (Centre Manager - headspace Bondi Junction). The evening will be hosted by Dr Marjorie O'Neill, MP. Member for Coogee.

SPEAKERS

Dr Jackie Curtis, Psychiatrist and Executive Director of Mindgardens Neuroscience Network will be a panelist speaker. Previously the Clinical Director of Youth Mental Health at the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. Her research and clinical work over several decades has focused on early psychosis and youth mental health. Her work at The Mindgardens Neuroscience Network is driving clinical excellence, outstanding research and quality education in mental health
Dr Philippa Levy, Psychiatrist and Staff Specialist in South Eastern Sydney local health district providing an in-reach service for at-risk youth within Headspace centres. In her work at Headspace, she is instrumental in helping young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health) , alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support.
Antonia Ottavia - Clinical Service Manager at The University of Sydney, Headspace. Antonia is a registered Nurse and specialist in Youth Mental Health with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. She is a dedicated driving force of the Headspace team and brings a wealth of experience and expertise.
Dr Majorie O’Neil- Member for Coogee, representing the Australian Labor Party in the NSW Legislative Assembly. Has been tremendously supportive of mental health initiatives and is passionate about ensuring all people have access to healthcare. She is a firm believer in the importance of fairness and equality.

The Women's Well has made this important event free, but cash donations will be welcomed on the night to help them hold future events to build community and support the growth of women, as well as to support One&All Hub in continuing to raise the bar in disability and mental health services.

This event is hosted by The Women’s Well and One&All Hub, in association with Jewish House.