Mind & Resilience: Men’s Mental Health Series

When

September 17 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Where

Gryphon Gallery, 1888 Building

Price

Free
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The Mind and Resilience-Men's Mental Health- Speaker Series features four inspiring men sharing their journeys, experiences, and insights.

Join us in the Gryphon Gallery (Level 1, 1888 Building) for an inspiring speaker event featuring four incredible advocates for men’s mental health from diverse backgrounds- mental helath research,technology&IT and the student prospectives.Hear their stories, ask questions, and leave feeling motivated by their journeys. A must-attend for students looking to connect, learn, and be inspired.

A complimentary lunch with beverages and dessert will be provided to all attendees

See below for more information on our speakers.

 

Michael Wilson

Research Fellow in Men’s Mental Health at Orygen

Michael Wilson (he/him) is a researcher at Orygen, University of Melbourne, focusing on men’s mental health and suicide prevention. His PhD explores men’s risk of suicidality after relationship breakdown, and he is passionate about amplifying men’s stories of resilience and recovery.

 

Trishal Peiris

Business Development Assistant at Cenitex

Trishal is a Business Development Associate at Cenitex, working with Victorian public sector organisations to deliver technology solutions. With a background in marketing and fintech, he also serves as an Intergenerational Advisor in Cenitex’s Diversity & Inclusion program and is an active advocate for mental health awareness.

 

Ruben Benakovic

Research Assistant in Young Men’s Mental Health

Ruben Benakovic is a PhD candidate and research assistant with Orygen at the University of Melbourne. His work focuses on men’s mental health, masculinities, and help-seeking, including training practitioners and evaluating university curricula. His PhD explores real-time fluctuations in young people’s self-harm and suicidality risk, and co-designing timely support solutions.

 

Fan Li

President of GSA grad group – GradChat

Fan is a final-year Master of Education student at the University of Melbourne with a background in Social Work and Psychology. With over four years’ experience supporting young people in higher education, Fan is passionate about health, advocacy, and empowerment. He currently leads GradChat, a postgraduate podcast community sharing student stories and perspectives.

 

PLEASE NOTE: this is an event for University of Melbourne graduate students only. When you login to Eventbrite to register, please use your UoM student email. Orders made that do not include a UoM student email and ID will be cancelled.

Venue accessibility: accessible entry is via the courtyards of 1888 Building (back of building) and a lift is located next to reception on the ground floor (near the West courtyard entry). There is an all gender accessible bathroom on Level 1.

If you would like a map or further information please email events@gsa.unimelb.edu.au