Indigo Daya is a mad activist based in Melbourne, Australia. She works inside and outside the mental health system, seeking change that privileges the views of consumers and survivors. This blog is a space to share stories of hope, healing, improved practice and ideas for reform.
Jacqui Dillon is a writer, campaigner, international speaker and trainer. She has personal and professional experience, awareness and skills in working with trauma and abuse, dissociation, ‘psychosis’, hearing voices, healing and recovery.
The Beck Road Alliance (BRA) exists to support survivors of organised childhood sexual abuse on Beck Road, Hackney, and ALL survivors EVERYWHERE, to share their testimonies of surviving childhood sexual abuse. BRA believes that by sharing our experiences, we’re showing the world that the reality of childhood sexual abuse is a global epidemic, which profoundly effects girls and boys. BRA believes that breaking the silence about childhood sexual abuse is crucial in terms of healing from the impact of, and drawing attention to, the widespread prevalence of abuse. Our silence will not protect us. Only the truth will set us free. BRA believes that it is the mark of a responsible society (and responsive services), to honour those experiences, support them and learn from them at all levels. Only then can we stop the cycle of abuse and prevent future generations from being left with the lifelong legacy of surviving childhood sexual exploitation.
Jacqui Dillon is an experienced and accomplished public speaker. I have spoken at numerous national and international conferences and events for both statutory and non-government organisations. She has been a keynote speaker at a variety of events on a diverse range of subjects. Her specialist areas of expertise are:
Jacqui Dillon can offer her unique perspective of working with and making sense of profound distress and extreme states of mind and the impact it has on individuals, teams and organizations. She also have extensive experience in working collaboratively, creatively and in partnership with disempowered and disenfranchised individuals and groups to bring about sustained and lasting improved positive outcomes. Jacqui has provided coaching and mentoring, supervision and consultancy to individuals, teams and organisations.
Jacqui Dillon provides training based on extensive personal and professional experience, knowledge and skills. All training is experiential enabling participants to develop a deeper understanding and greater insight by exploring experiences from both a subjective and objective perspective. All training is bespoke so it can be tailored to meet the needs of your organisation. Previous courses include:
The MRF provides a service that supports, informs, trains and educates people who are disempowered by their lived experience of hearing voices, paranoia and childhood trauma, thereby enhancing their pathway to recovery. Our service extends to carers and family, mental health organisations, health workers and professionals, educational institutions and the general community.
Country: Australia
Email: info@melissarobertsfoundation.org.au
Sarah K Reece's website is dedicated to art, writing and community development. Her website is her online home dedicated to Creativity, Diversity, & Inclusion. Sarah offers a number of services including:
Jay is an amazing person who exists at the intersections of many disabilities, diversities, and identities that expose them to stigma and discrimination. They were severely let down by the systems that should have supported and protected them.
Country: Australia
Postal Address: PO Box 165, Brompton, South Australia, Australia 5007
Email: sarah@di.org.au
Dr Simon McCarthy-Jones is an Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology in the Department of Psychology. He teaches on Trinity’s Bachelor Degree in Medicine, being the Director of the 1st year Behavioural Science course and the 3rd year Psychology and Psychiatry as Applied to Medicine course. His research focuses on three topics:
Email: https://www.simonmccarthyjones.com/contact-me/
Who's Crazy Now is a website promoting Elly Litvak mental health services. Based in Toronto Canada, Elly Litvak is a wellness and recovery specialist with over 25 years’ experience in mental health. Elly has established a variety of recovery-oriented programs within the Canadian mental health system and deliver workshops to mental health professionals, families, and people with the lived experience. As a trained actor and comedian, Elly Litvak is an ardent believer in healing through creativity, the arts and performance.
Country: Canada
Email: elly@ellylitvak.com
