With an extensive business development, marketing and adult education background, Sandra brings an expertise to the business development, management and running of Suicide Programs.. Sandra's family has experienced the loss of cherished loved ones to suicide, which became the driving force and passion to help others prevent and minimise this devastating and tragic loss in their own circle of family and friends. Sandra switched careers and has worked in the field of suicide prevention… Show more With an extensive business development, marketing and adult education background, Sandra brings an expertise to the business development, management and running of Suicide Programs.. Sandra's family has experienced the loss of cherished loved ones to suicide, which became the driving force and passion to help others prevent and minimise this devastating and tragic loss in their own circle of family and friends. Sandra switched careers and has worked in the field of suicide prevention, mental health and counselling for the last decade, through becoming accredited in numerous training programs, and developing and delivering training programs that are flexible, accessible, culturally nuanced and engaging. Show less

Melanie has over 25 years of experience working across government, education and community sector with a focus on mental health, suicide awareness raising and prevention, and conflict resolution / peace building. She has post graduate qualifications in counselling as well as mediation / conflict resolution and currently works with many universities and associations as an educator, counsellor, trainer, coach and assessor.Melanie's professional aim is to make our communities suicide aware… Show more Melanie has over 25 years of experience working across government, education and community sector with a focus on mental health, suicide awareness raising and prevention, and conflict resolution / peace building. She has post graduate qualifications in counselling as well as mediation / conflict resolution and currently works with many universities and associations as an educator, counsellor, trainer, coach and assessor.Melanie's professional aim is to make our communities suicide aware and more inclusive for all. A program developer with a passion, ensuring programs are developed and delivered in a professional, safe and inclusive manner, and also that all programs are lived experience informed, evidence based, current and most importantly engaging and meaningful Show less