John Brogden AM
John Brogden AM is the President of LifeLine International and Patron of Lifeline Australia, having served as its Chairman from 2012 to 2021. He is a leading Australian and international advocate for suicide prevention. John lives with depression and suicidal ideation and openly shares his story of success, failure, and redemption. From 1996-2005, John was […]
Clare Bowditch
Clare Bowditch is an ARIA Award-winning musician, Rolling Stone Woman of the Year, and Logie-nominated actor, best known for her role as Rosanna on Offspring. She’s also a beloved broadcaster, entrepreneur, and best-selling author, currently working on her second book and sixth studio album. Clare’s memoir ‘Your Own Kind of Girl’ details the incidents that […]
Dr. Todd Fernando
Dr Todd Fernando is a descendant of the Kalarie peoples of the Wiradjuri nation and identifies as queer (pronouns he/him). Todd is the Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQ+ Communities, providing high-level strategic advice to the Victorian Government on the development and implementation of policies, services, and programs to meet the needs of LGBTIQ+ communities. Todd completed […]
Indira Naidoo
Throughout her 30-year award-winning journalistic career, Indira Naidoo has hosted and reported for some of the country’s most distinguished news and current affairs programs, including ABC’s LATE EDITION and SBS TV’s WORLD NEWS. She is currently the host of ABC Radio’s Weekend Nightlife. Indira is also an ambassador for Sydney’s homeless crisis centre the Wayside […]
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Jo Robinson
PhD, MSc, Applied Psy, Bsc Hons Psy Jo has dedicated her working life to improving our knowledge about the best approaches to reduce suicide risk among young people. As Associate Professor at Orygen, she leads the suicide prevention research unit, which is globally regarded as the leading centre of youth suicide research. Jo’s work also […]
Lillie Walker
Lillie Walker is a proud sixteen year-old Yorta Yorta, Kuku Yalanji and Girrimai woman. Lillie calls Shepparton home, and loves to sing, play piano, and perform for others. A member of Deborah Cheetham’s Dhungala Children’s Choir, Lillie has performed at the Shepparton ANZAC Commemorative Service and Shepparton Land of Plenty festival.
Shane Howard
For 40 years, Shane Howard has established himself as one of Australia’s most influential writers and singers. Inspired by everywhere from the red centre to the wilds of Tasmania, his songs have created a new map of Australia. Shane’s lyrics dig down into what it means to be a modern Australian. His music reaches across […]
Well into Winter
Contemporary alt-folk collective Well Into Winter weaves dark, intimate poetry into the stitching of gentle folk arrangements. With a clear emphasis on lyric, harmony and story, they create songs which are at all times lonely, yet still nostalgic and hopeful. As lifelong supporters of the Winter Solstice, we were delighted to invite them home to […]
Evelyn Araluen
Evelyn Araluen is a Bundjalung descendant, born, raised, and writing poetry in Dharug country. A co-Editor of Overland, educator, and researcher of Indigenous literatures, Evelyn’s debut poetry collection DROPBEAR was released with the University of Queensland Press in 2021. Evelyn’s writing has been awarded the Judith Wright Poetry Prize, the Nakata Brophy Prize for Young […]
