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Denise Flanders
Mental Health Nurse (Suicide Prevention)
Galambila Aboriginal Health Service
Denise Flanders is a proud Gumbaynggirr woman from Northern NSW, connected to the saltwater and freshwater peoples of the Coffs Harbour region. A Registered Nurse for over 25 years, Denise has worked primarily in mental health and wellbeing, with extensive experience across rural and remote areas of Australia. Her passion and perseverance lie in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, addressing the impacts of intergenerational trauma, and promoting culturally safe care. Denise currently works with Galambila Aboriginal Health Service as a Mental Health Nurse in the Culture Care Connect program, focusing on suicide prevention, postvention, and supporting the most vulnerable members of her community. At this conference, Denise will share insights into culturally responsive approaches to mental health and strategies for supporting individuals and families affected by suicide
Sessions
Day 2
11.10
Culture, Care, and Connection
Community-Led Innovations in Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Facilitator: Hope Saba, Assistant Director, Mental Health, National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)
Kesi-Maree Prior, Culture Care Connect Coordinator, Pilbara Aboriginal Health Alliance
Denise Flanders, Mental Health Nurse (Suicide Prevention), Galambila Aboriginal Health Service
Martina Browne, Psychologist, Galambila Aboriginal Health Service