dialogue : 2019
We are so incredibly lucky to have amazing support from our Lived Experience Speakers and Presenters. This year is a veritable buffet of inspiration, speakers from diverse roles, experience and perspective that will re-activate and rejuvenate your Lived Experience Mojo!
keynote speaker
ROBYN PRIEST
Straight shooting Aussie & Non Conformist
Rob is the co-founder of Robyn Priest LIVE YOUR TRUTH, a mental health & peer support education & strategy firm.
in 2016 Rob won the International Association of Peer Supporters (INAPS) Lifetime International Achievement Award. Known as the horse whisperer for mental health advocates, she is a highly sought after public speaker.
keynote speaker
GARETH EDWARDS
Writer, Entertainer & healer
Born & bred in Manchester UK, he has lived in New Zealand since 2002. He has worked in addictions, homelessness, mental health & suicide prevention. He advised the NZ Government on its Suicide Prevention Strategy, Like Minds Discrimination Campaign & National Depression Initiative.
In May 2018 he released his first book called 'The Procrastinator's Guide to Killing Yourself' of his personal journey of 'living when life feels unlievable'.