On the evening of May 21st, the Peninsula Community Theatre welcomed 200+ attendees and 30+ of our community partners to come together and share practical insights, tips and conversation around Youth Mental Health. The event was MC’d by Elizabeth Gordon and Chris Menage, and featured incredible speakers. Special thanks to our Keynote Speaker, Dr Jodi Richardson who shared her personal story of anxiety. Parents and carers were asked to contribute questions for a panelled Q&A, with Suzi Hyland, director of Wellbeing at Padua College, Danni Vaughan- Principal of Mt Eliza Secondary College and Dr Jodi presenting. Finally, we heard from Connor Scott, who shared his personal story.

After the event, we shared tea, coffee & conversation over a biscuit or two. Service providers from across the Peninsula, including the following have our special thanks.

• Brotherhood of St Laurence (Thrive Hub Frankston) – Kate Merchan and Adriano Gioia

• Bayside Health – Peninsula Care Group

• Chasing Change – Greg Roberts

• Family Life – Kate Perry and Millicent Bainbridge

• Headspace (Rosebud and Frankston) – Emily Bambrook

• It’s OK not to be OK – Georgia

• Juniper College

• Mental Health Safety Net – Mick Simmons

• Mornington Peninsula Shire Council – Youth and Family Services – Andrew Joseph and Siarn Rakic

• Projex J – Chantelle Ross

• VIC Police – Matthew Young

Link to the powerpoint from the evening

Link to Dr Jodi’s website