Michelle, primarily an educator, has had over 30 years of experience working in the private and not for profit sector largely in the disability and mental health sectors. She has a strong background in management, community development, training and development. Michelle is passionate about providing quality community education and service delivery for everyone. Michelle believes that we all have the responsibility to work better together to provide a more inclusive, responsive and sensitive community service system. Michelle has been actively involved in training volunteers, students, health and mental health professionals liaise with schools and educators in the area of anxiety and mental health. A qualified registered LivingWorks ASIST, safeTALK trainer and mentor Michelle is dedicated to help people and communities to learn suicide awareness and intervention skills creating safer communities for all including advising various levels of Government and Advisory Boards.