Flick the 'swich - Mental Health and Wellbeing

The first of four youth forums, discussing local issues from a youth perspective.

The mental health and wellbeing forum will look to:

  • open a conversation with the Ipswich community about mental health and mental illness – what are some key contributing factors being faced by young people, what change do you want to see in Ipswich?
  • identify key challenges and priorities for young people in maintaining a positive state of well-being – has this changed since Covid-19?
  • explore ways to reduce stigma about mental illness, recognise the signs of mental illness and talk about it
  • identify what young people need from local resources, services and the Ipswich community to create a supportive, healthy city.

You ask the questions!

If you’re submitting a question for our panellists, we ask that you submit this in writing or as a pre-recorded video by Wednesday 14th October 2020. We encourage to host or join a watch party to see your question pitched to our panellists, and to continue to the discussion via the comments section of each panel’s livestream link.

Who's in the conversation

Moze (Michelle) Crozier
Campfire Coop Co-founder and Facilitator
Makayla Finch
Youth Panellist Springfield Central SHS
Sally Ngo
IYAC & Headspace Youth Reference Group member
Kianna Fisher
Liworaji Aboriginal Corporation
Jo Buzza
Social Worker Headspace Ipswich
Cr Andrew Fechner
Ipswich City Council Division 3
Aloise Ngabunga
Youth Engagement and Advocacy Officer, QPASTT
Snr Const. Andrew Treacy
Ipswich PCYC Project Booyah
Edgar Venegas
Kummara, InCommunity, Ipswich Local Level Alliance