Our Leaders

Bridget is a queer individual who was born, bred and raised in Melbourne. They work casually at batyr and uses the power of storytelling to reduce stigma and encourage others to seek help. Bridget also studies full-time and volunteers when they can. Their lived experience of complex mental health and losing a loved one to suicide has sparked and evolved a passion for mental health, and a desire to be involved in change, improvement and advocacy for mental health.

Devika is an artist, civil engineer and activist who grew up in Meanjin/ Brisbane and lives in Naarm/Melbourne. She is passionate about advocating for and empowering LGBTQIA+, immigrants, refugees, disabled and people of colour (POC) communities while acknowledging her privileges living on stolen land.

Elle has been a resident of Perth her whole life. Active in community work and youth mental health organisations, she strives for the best outcomes for people experiencing crisis.

Emilia was born and raised in Perth, though once lived in Florida, before returning in 2018. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in mid-2018, which included a double major in Politics & International Relations and History.

Jack is from the regional city of Mildura, Victoria and is currently studying a double degree of Occupational therapy and Applied science at La Trobe university. Jack is also the vice chair of Mildura’s local headspace Youth Advisory Council (YAC).

Kirsten lives in South-West Sydney and is studying a Bachelor of Social Science, majoring in child and community studies, and sub-majoring in criminology. Throughout her studies she has developed a keen interest in social justice and hopes to pursue a career within child and youth welfare and protection.

Rose grew up in Geographe on the south coast of Western Australia for the first nineteen years of her life. After spending a year living in London she returned to Australia to study a Bachelor of Design majoring in Fine Arts and Marketing at the University of Western Australia. During this time, she gained a place in the Golden Key International Honour Society.

Winona lives in Orange, New South Wales and is currently completing a Cert III in Community Services as a part of a traineeship with a homelessness and domestic violence support service in Orange. Previously she completed a Diploma of Music Industry and hopes to someday combine both her love of music and helping people into a career.