Georgina Manning

Director of 'Wellbeing for Kids', Georgina has many years experience working in schools supporting children and parents, to reach effective social and emotional outcomes. A national speaker for wellbeing, Georgina regularly presents seminars for parents and school staff.

Dr Jodi Richardson

Jodi is a highly respected Australian mental health educator, speaker, and bestselling author, celebrated for her accessible, evidence-based approach to anxiety and wellbeing. She experienced anxiety since early childhood, yet received a diagnosis only in adulthood.

Michael Hawton

Psychologist and former teacher with over 30 years of experience of supporting young people and families. He is the founder of Parentshop, a leading Australian education hub offering evidence-based training and resources.

Prof. Pat McGorry

Pat McGorry is a psychiatrist known world-wide for his development and scaling up of early intervention and youth mental health services and for mental health innovation, advocacy and reform. He is Professor of Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne and Executive Director of Orygen.

Prof Ian Hickie AO

An internationally acclaimed psychiatrist and research leader, Ian is renowned for his work in youth mental health. He is Co‑Director of Health and Policy at the Brain & Mind Centre, where he leads pioneering work in mental health research and policy integration.

Dr Elizabeth Scott

Headspace

Liz is a Senior Clinician at Headspace located at the University of Sydney. She is also Director at the Young Mental Health Unit at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Sydney.