Name: 2023 Frontline Mental Health Conference
Start: 2023-03-06 00:00:00 UTC
End: 2023-03-07 00:00:00 UTC
Location: RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast

Improve the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Australia & New Zealand’s First Responders

While resilient, frontline workers are at high risk of poor mental health.

Depression, anxiety, insomnia, and psychological distress amongst sector workers are on the rise. Pandemic challenges, worker shortages, and extreme weather events continue to intensify the problem.

What this points to is an urgent need for tailored support and care.

Connect with leaders and managers in police, fire, defence, rescue, and emergency services. Collaborate on solutions to improve frontline mental health. Learn from each sector and discover new ways to provide tailored care for your workers.

Why attend FMHC23?

✔ Understand the current challenges and opportunities for our sector

Hear as we discuss what is happening in the field vs what needs to happen to support our frontline workers as they face unprecedented demand and challenges. Learn the most up-to-date research, data and evidence-based plans from around the world.

✔ Tap into more advanced work systems and care models

Hear from experts on what new mental health care models for frontline workers could look like. Learn how we can support the longevity of our workforce and strategically manage our workforce.

✔ Feel connected to your community of frontline workers and mental health professionals

Gather with likeminded sector professionals to share stories, experiences and future plans for the sector.

✔ Walk away with ideas, insights and fresh approaches

Listen to the ideas from around the sector which could be useful in your work with your community.

✔ Share, Collaborate and Listen

Join with your peers and learn from other frontline leaders, frontline workers and mental health professionals in the field

✔ Lend your voice and your ideas

Have your voice, research or insights seen and heard either as a presenter, or during the interactive Pan-Shops. This is your chance to create transformation in our sector.

✔ Take time out from your everyday to plan a stronger tomorrow

Take a break from your normal work week. We know you need it. Experience this event and get your fingers on the information which will allow you to provide exceptional mental health services to your community whilst fueling your own desire for creating meaningful change in the industry.

⚡️ SPECIAL OFFER

Apply code INDUSTRYEVENTS to receive a 5% discount off your in-person or virtual registration.

From stigma to solutions

Ultimately the goal of FMHC is to improve the mental health of our frontline workers.

By connecting Australian and New Zealand frontline workers with mental health workers to address key challenges facing first responders and create solutions to advance the mental health of all sector leaders and workers.

◇ Our Vision

To have complete systems of care in which all frontline workers feel safe and supported.Our

◇ Mission

To create a platform where frontline sector leaders can unite and share practical solutions, case studies, projects, and developments to further improve mental health and wellbeing.

The Frontline Mental Health Conference 2023 program is especially rich in content with incredible keynote speakers plus over 40 concurrent presentations which have been hand-selected by the conference committee.

◇ Learning Streams

Thinking Inside and Outside the Box - Diversity in Treatment Model

Self-care and Burn Out for Frontline Workers

The First Responder Family - A Central Plot in the Script

Developing and Maintaining a Mentally Well Workforce

Upskilling Frontline Workers

Learning Outcomes

Troubling Statistics

☆ 1/3 → One in three emergency workers suffer from high to very high levels of psychological distress.

☆ 6 Weeks → One police officer, paramedic or firefighter is taking their own life every 6 weeks.

☆ 10% → 10% of frontline workers have probable PTSD, compared to an estimated 4% of the general population.

Sources:

National Coronial Information System Intentional Self-Harm Among Emergency Services Personnel 2015
National Mental Health and Wellbeing Study of Police and Emergency Services (2016-2020)

Who Should Attend

Psychologists, Wellbeing Officers and Counsellors Working within Australia & New Zealand Police, Department of Defence, Ambulance, Fire & Rescue, and Emergency Services

University Researchers: Academics, Professors, Researchers, Students

Allied Health Professionals

Foundation and Charity Founders, Board Directors

Healthcare Professionals

Senior Management and Leaders, including Commissioners, Assistant Commissioners, Directors, and Coordinators Management and Leaders from SES, Search & Rescue, CFA, Rural Fire Brigade, Marine Rescue, and Surf Lifesaving Australia, CareFlight, Toll Helicopters, AirServices Australia, St John Ambulance, Red Cross

Our Conference Experience Commitment

We are committed to helping you improve mental health for all frontline workers. Providing you with an all-encompassing learning experience, our program of keynote speakers, industry presenters, interactive workshops and social functions will provide you with the insight, knowledge, and opportunities you need to create change.

To further our commitment, we will provide you with a library of resources, including all presenter recordings. This will ensure you are equipped with everything you need to continue learning long after the conference has ended.

2023 Frontline Mental Health Conference

Special Offer

Location

RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast

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Managed by

Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association

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Speakers

Keynote Speakers

Belinda Connell

Cameron Watts

Commissioner Georgeina Whelan

Dr Aimee Gayed

Dr Mark Deady

Hugh Strong

Megan Kingham

Sergeant Matt Ireland