2/2 Sasha will also talk about their mental health journey.
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1/2 Sasha is a Trans advocate and organiser with the Trans Action Network (TAN), Naarm. They will talk about the lesser known challenges facing transgender people, especially those in the early stages of medical transition — on our radio show, Brainwaves.

3/3 Today, on our radio show Brainwaves, we share part two of our recording of the passionate, robust and balanced panel discussion. This is the final part of our feature on Wellways’ Annual Woodcock Lecture.
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2/3 This year, panel facilitator Mary O’Hagan, Director of Lived Experience at Wellways, led a thoughtful discussion on how we can reimagine care that is compassionate and transformational, with panellists Giancarlo de Vera, Maria Katsonis and Associate Professor Harry Hill.

1/3 Wellways' 24th Annual Woodcock Public Lecture brought together mental health advocates, peer workers, clinicians, and people with lived experience around a central theme: how to centre dignity and humanity in the mental health system.

3/3 Today, on our radio show Brainwaves, we share part one of the recording of the passionate, robust and balanced panel discussion. This is part three of our larger feature on Wellways’ Annual Woodcock Lecture.

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2/3 Panel facilitator Mary O’Hagan, Director of Lived Experience at Wellways, led a thoughtful discussion on the shared role we all play in building a more compassionate mental health system - with panellists Giancarlo de Vera, Maria Katsonis, and Associate Professor Harry Hill.

1/3 How well does Australia's mental health system uphold human rights and dignity? And how can we reimagine care that is compassionate and transformational? These are two vital questions explored, in depth, by the esteemed panel at our 24th Annual Woodcock Lecture, this year.

3/3 Today, on our radio show Brainwaves, we share Giancarlo's keynote speech. This is part two of three on the Woodcock Lecture — Reimagining Mental Health: Dignity, Humanity and the Power of Lived Experience. Tune in at 5pm (AET) on 3CR Community Radio.

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2/3 Giancarlo, also reflected on personal experiences, the loss of close friends and the ‘slow invisible violence of coercive treatment’ that exists within the mental health system – which too often responds to distress with force, ‘justified under the false guise of safety’.

1/3 This year’s keynote speaker at our Woodcock Lecture, Giancarlo de Vera (He/They), CEO of BEING, called for an end to forced treatment in our mental health system, and for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to be embedded in Australian laws.

3/3 Listen to Wellways CEO, Laura Collister’s opening address, the heartfelt Welcome to Country by Elder, Aunty Annette, and reflections by Wellways Board Chair, Michael Gorton, who spoke about the event’s legacy.

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2/3 Today, on our radio show Brainwaves, we share part one of three, that combined, feature the opening, keynote speech and panel discussion, respectively.

1/3 Last month, we held our 24th Annual Woodcock Lecture in Melbourne. The evening brought together mental health advocates, peer workers, clinicians, and people with lived experience around a central theme: how to centre dignity and humanity in the mental health system.

2/2 Today, a few of the Brainwaves team will be hosting to help raise funds for 3CR Community Radio — and give back to them for supporting us all these years.

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1/2 Did you know that Brainwaves, our radio show, has been on the air at 3CR Community Radio for 15 years? In that time, we produced more than 600 episodes!

Reimagining Mental Health: Dignity, Humanity and the Power of Lived Experience - Wellways Reflections from the 24th Annual Woodcock Public Lecture.

2/2 Keynote speaker, Giancarlo de Vera (He/They), CEO of Being, gave a powerful talk, from a human-rights and lived-experience lens, on the dire need for reform within the sector.

Watch the full lecture recording here:

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1/2 Last week, mental health advocates peer workers, clinicians, and people with lived experience gathered at the Wheeler Centre in Melbourne, for Wellways’ 24 Annual Woodcock Lecture. The central theme reflected on how to centre dignity and humanity in the mental health sector.

2/2 Carrie's approach is grounded in trauma-informed care and uses techniques including: music making and song writing. She is also today's guest on our radio show, Brainwaves.

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1/2 Professional Music Therapist, Carrie Henschell, has worked in social services, community and the health sector for more than a decade. Her portfolio includes mental health, brain injury rehabilitation, disability services, youth homelessness and refugee settlement services.

3/3 We invite our partners, peers, and fellow leaders in the mental health sector to join us for this important conversation. Whether you're new to the field or a long-standing contributor, your perspective is valuable.

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2/3 For over two decades, the Woodcock Lecture has been a consistent platform for thought leadership and progressive discussion, addressing pivotal issues since 1999.

1/3 Wellways is proud to continue our long-standing tradition of fostering critical dialogue in the mental health sector by hosting the annual Woodcock Lecture on May 29th. This year's topic: "Dignity by Design: Humanity in the Mental Health System."