The Stratford Lecture

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The Stratford Lecture

Mind Australia’s inaugural The Stratford Lecture.

Date and time

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM AEDT

Location

The Wheeler Centre

176 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia

About this event

Mind has established this new annual event to honour the late Anthony Stratford’s immense contribution to the lived experience movement.

Lived experience leadership and transformative systems change in the mental health and social sectors is the subject of Mind Australia’s inaugural The Stratford Lecture.

Ellie Hodges, a nationally recognised thought leader and founder of South Australia’s peak consumer organisation LELAN will be the guest speaker at the live event to be held on Wednesday 27 March at the Wheeler Centre in Melbourne.

The event will also feature Mind Australia CEO Gill Callister and Mind’s Executive Director Lived Experience Katie Larsen and an audience Q&A session.

The recipient of the inaugural The Stratford Scholarship will also be announced.

The lecture event will be followed by refreshments and a chance to meet new people.

For those who can’t attend in person, the event will be livestreamed - see here for details.

Frequently asked questions

What if I can't attend in person?

For those who can’t attend in person, the event will be livestreamed - see above for details

Is there parking?

There is no parking at the venue. QV Melbourne Shopping Centre opposite has parking.

Are seats allocated?

Seating is not allocated. We encourage you to arrive early to get your seats, doors open at 5pm. We do have some space at the front allocated for wheelchair access.

Is there a calm room?

Yes, we have re-arranged the green room to be a calm room for those who need a moment of space, it is located behind the stage, signage will be visible on the night.

Organised by

Mind Australia

Mind Australia is one of the country’s leading community-managed specialist mental health service providers. We have been supporting people dealing with the day-to-day impacts of mental illness, as well as their families, friends and carers for 40 years.

Currently we have over 60 service sites throughout Australia that, this year, will support 12,000 Australians on their personal recovery journeys.

We believe that with the right kind of help and support, life can be better and people can and do achieve a life with meaning and purpose.

We provide practical and motivational support that helps people to develop the skills they need to move on, thrive and improve the quality of their lives. It’s an approach to mental health and wellbeing that looks at the whole person in the context of their daily lives.

We also know that every individual’s journey of recovery and wellbeing is a very personal one, which is why we are committed to providing the kind of flexibility in our support services that offers genuine choice and control.

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