Want to create environments that support good mental health, safety and wellbeing?
In my experience ..... it's simple
"Be kind, be caring and don’t be an @#$#$"
An eternal fascination with the human condition and its kaleidoscopic nature has led me to where I am today – feeling a strong sense of gratitude, that ignites my curiosity and gnawing appetite for learning, observing and making safe spaces for people.
Many of the best and most impactful outcomes require no financial budget, fancy strategy, strict policy or list of made-up company values. Kindness and care are accessible within most of us, and in my experience, applying these cost-free attributes literally, saves lives.
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High risk, heavy industry, male dominated workplaces are where I often find myself, developing and delivering tailored approaches to creating environments that support good mental health, safety and wellbeing.
Through an evidence-based model, I partner closely with organisations to design bespoke, sustainable and achievable programs that resonate with my trademark question,
"What does it feel like, being you, today?"
What, why and how
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Mental health and wellbeing programs
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Crisis response
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Counselling
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Development and coaching
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Data collection, analysis and reporting
Where, when and who
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Any kind of setting
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Leaders/teams/individuals
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24/7 Local, national & international
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In person, online, & over the phone
A traumatic event, especially relating to suicide and other kinds of preventable death, can disrupt the productivity and engagement of a working environment. I'm great in a crisis, at all times, demonstrate confidentiality, compassion and empathy - holding safe spaces for people to express their emotional response.
What, why and how
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Urgent response
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Holding space for affected people
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Supporting those, caring for others
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Risk reduction training
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Stigma smashing programs
Where, when and who
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Any kind of setting
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Leaders/teams/families/individuals
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27/7
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Local, national & international
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In person, online & over the phone
Ignited by the devastating fact that every minute of every day, a male in the world dies by suicide, I'm dedicated to helping identify opportunities for better support, understanding and positive change.
Two in three Australians who die from preventable causes are male and, my work with The Australian Men's Health Forum and Global Action on Men's Health, strongly supports the idea that creating better lives for men and boys, has a direct and potentially lifesaving impact on everyone.
What, why and how
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Advocacy
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Public speaking
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Counselling
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Program development
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Data collection, analysis and reporting
Where, when and who
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Everyone
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Workplaces
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Community organisations
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Policy makers
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Education sector
A qualified counsellor, trained in Rogerian theory – a person-centered methodology that supports an integrated approach to the human condition and its changes.
I provide confidential in person, online and over the phone sessions for individuals, couples and groups, with an approach of authenticity, genuineness, and empathy to create environments of trust and safety.
What, why and how
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Men, women and children's issues
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Relationships
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Addiction
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Disordered eating
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Suicide prevention
Where, when and who
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Individuals
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Families
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Groups
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Workplaces
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Community settings
I love speaking about all things, especially topics that inspire better ways of being.
I turn up in person and virtually, anywhere in the world.
My radio show “What does it feel like, being you, today” connects with people everywhere and is broadcast live, monthly, from 94.1FM 3WBC.
For more than 10 years, I’ve volunteered as an Ambassador for Beyond Blue and also donate my time to community organisations and settings where helping change attitudes toward mental health can be, life changing.
What, why and how
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Mental health
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Men's health
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Women's health
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Inspiring stories
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MCing, chairing, radio presenting
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Workplaces
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Conferences
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Special events
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Community events
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In person, online, recorded
And I'm Vincent.
The canine collaborator
I go to workplaces with my Mum to ignite oxytocin in the people she works with. Sometimes it's one person receiving therapy, and other times it's a big group of people that we're telling stories and sharing tips with.
I've been a dog at a bone about mental health, for almost 5 years and specialise in warmth, cuddles and unconditional listening.
“Rae’s focus on mental health and suicide prevention has changed and saved the lives of so many people.
Rae has a particular focus on men, given 75% of all suicides are men, a passion that I share. Rae has a unique perspective on this issue as a woman, looking at the challenges men face but often don’t address. Rae’s magic is her ability to engage men on this really tough topic, making it ok to be vulnerable, making it ok to talk about what’s really going on and to seek help."
Adam Garone
Co Founder Movember Foundation and CEO Starlight Children's Foundation
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