About the event
This event, held in 2019, brought together authors and speakers from across Australia - and from right here in Toowoomba - in conversation about mental health and how it affects us, our families and our community. It was an opportunity for Emma to say 'thank you' to her home community, the one that ensured Child Writes, Boogie Books, Love a Little Love, Live Writes Share and most importantly, The Child Writes Fund continues to thrive in.
We welcomed you to join the conversation, with sessions covering nearly every aspect of mental health. From young people to retirees, from home to the workplace, there was a session to suit everyone, and then we filmed it - so you can watch in a quite space of your own.
Guest Speakers and Writers
Jules Allen
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Alyssa Azar
Jeni Bonnel
Peter Carnavas
Dr Leanne Dodd
Stan Dryden
Peter Fitzsimons
Craig Hamilton
Samantha Heathwood
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David Iliffe
Chris Mackey
Ray Martin
Dr Peter Mcilveen
Prudence Melom
SamanthaMoir
Mandy Nolan
Tammie Pike
Karen Russell
Josh Schumann
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Jen Shaw
Allan Sparkes
Trademutt
Mary Wagner
Alisha Weston
John Anderson
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Chris Black
Anna-Louise Bouvier
Grame Cowan
Emma Linton Doig
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Susan Duncan
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Annie Flamsteed
Rachelle Hampson
Margaret Hepworth
David Janetzki
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Sue Mackey
Geoff McDonald
Ronald McMaster
Lisa Messenger
Troy Morgan
Sharon Orapeleng
Tara Pitt
Tim Saal
Charlie Scudamore
Julie Shinners
Luke Terry
Derek Tuffield OAM
Trevor Watts
Stuart Armitage
Cr Paul Antonio
Susannah Birch
Jo Ann Capp
Charlie Divine
Dr Sharyn Donaldson
Tick Everett
Mia Freedman
Kelsey Harrigan
Suzanne Holt
Prof Shahjahan Khan
Ally Martell
Kim McGuinness
Dr John McVeigh
John Minz
Louise Noble
Jen Perrignon
Melissa Pouliot
Belinda Sanders
Edwina Shaw
Georgie Somerset
Dr Maree Toombs
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Jacinta Tynan
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Amanda Webster
Event Sponsors
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podcast
Oh my! We can share a PODCAST too!
Take some time out of your busy day and hang out with our amazing speakers. Here is the link to the podcast.