Celebrating and Exploring Men’s Wellbeing in WA
Nominations for WA’s inaugural Men’s Wellbeing Awards will close on Friday, 5 April 2024.
Presented by Mens Talk AU and Richmond Wellbeing, nominations can be made here (note: Mens Talk AU recently extended the closing date).
Categories include:
- Mental Health Lived Experience Advocate of the Year
- Mental Health Initiative of the Year
- Community Support Award
- Mental Health Professional of the Year
- Research and Innovation Award
- Mental Health Campaign of the Year
- Media and Entertainment Award
- Workplace Wellbeing Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
The winners will be announced on 13 June at the Rendezvous Hotel in Scarborough, Perth, during Men’s Health Week, and tickets can be purchased here for $100 per seat.
The Awards take place on the eve of the WA Men’s Wellbeing Conference 2024, now in its second year. The Conference is also organised by Mens Talk Au, which is fast becoming one of the biggest grassroots champions of men's health in the West as its supporters build community through various activities that get blokes talking, connecting, and staying fit—typically on and around Scarborough’s beautiful city beaches..
The theme for this year’s daylong Conference is Nurturing Men’s Mental Wellbeing, with guest speakers including:
Dr Bruce Robinson – Founder of the Fathering Project
2024 marks the 11th year since Dr Robinson formed the Fathering Project to allow Dads to be the best parents they can be so their children can thrive.
Mechelle Turvey – WA Police Force
In 2022, Mechelle Turvey’s 15-year-old son, Cassius Turvey, was assaulted coming home from school. The Noongar Yamatji schoolboy died of his injuries 10 days later. Mechelle now uses her lived experiences by training Western Australia Police Force recruits in dealing with victims of crime with empathy and support. With a unique perspective from law enforcement, Mechelle Turvey shares valuable insights into the mental health challenges faced by men in high-stress professions.
Dr Nathan Gibson – Chief Psychiatrist of Western Australia
Dr Gibson sheds light on advancements and strategies in mental health from a clinical perspective. The Chief Psychiatrist helps clinicians reach standards and uphold the rights of people with mental illness.
Maureen Lewis - Commissioner, Mental Health Commission
Maureen has an extensive background working in the mental health and drug and alcohol sectors across mental health commissions, clinical services, policy, reform, strategy, planning and regulatory functions. She has experience leading and driving strategy and reform in complex service delivery environments in Western Australia, New South Wales and across the Commonwealth.
Find out more and book your seat