Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Committee to hear from Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia

ON THE FIRST DAY of National Reconciliation Week, May 27 2021,the House Select Committee on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention will hear from Tom Brideson, CEO of Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia – the national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing, mental health and suicide prevention leadership body.

The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2021, More than a word. Reconciliation takes action, is fitting as the Committee turns its focus to identifying impactful measures to support mental health reform, suicide prevention, and improved wellbeing.

Chair, Fiona Martin MP, said, "The Committee looks forward to hearing from Gayaa Dhuwi to develop a better understanding of issues around accessibility to culturally-appropriate mental health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

"The Committee is particularly interested in how the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health workforce can be strengthened to meet urban, rural and regional demand," Dr Martin said.

On June 3, 2021, the Committee will continue its engagement with national peak bodies, holding a public hearing with Mental Health Australia and Suicide Prevention Australia – two organisations representing and promoting the collective interests of the mental health and suicide prevention sectors.

Public hearing details

Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia

Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
Time: 10am to 11:30am AEST

Location: Committee Room 1R5, Parliament House, Canberra

Mental Health Australia and Suicide Prevention Australia

Date: Thursday 3 June 2021
Time: 10am to 12am AEST

Location: Committee Room 1R5, Parliament House, Canberra

The hearings will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live and the public hearing programs will be available on the Committee website.

 

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