Stories bring people together.
Michele is an engaging speaker with an infectious laugh and a serious sense of playfulness. She delicately handles difficult conversations without shying away from the challenges she has faced.
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Email Michele to discuss how a hand-crafted story of her lived experience can be used to emphasise learning and inspire learners.
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Potential topics include:
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Experiences of Complex PTSD, depression and anxiety
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Mental health system navigation
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Neurodivergence (ADHD)
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Psychosis
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Self harm and suicidality
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Neurodivergence in the workplace
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Mental health in the workplace
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Returning to work after 8 years on Disability Support Pension
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Navigating the complexities of peer work
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Radical self love
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The role of positive psychology
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Previous Speaking Engagements
Michele is currently a lived experience speaker for the Western Australian Association for Mental Health, and speaks at their courses, Understanding Self Harm and De-Escalation.
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Michele has spoken to WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) executives about inclusivity in the workforce, and to Lifeline about experiences of psychosis.
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Michele joined a panel discussion at WA Mental Health Week 2024 Closing Luncheon, where she discussed the impact of the current mental health system on consumers.
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Michele has also presented at the following conferences:
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WA Mental Health Conference 2022
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Finding North Network's Perspectives 2024 E-Symposium
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WA Peer Supporter Network (WAPSN) 2025
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Youth Advisory Council WA's Fairground Conference 2025
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Queensland Alliance for Mental Health's Connecting for Impact Conference 2025
Acknowledgement of Country
Michele from Ink & Insight Consulting acknowledges the beautiful Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar on which she lives, works, and plays, and the Yued Country on which her healing takes place.
This land is, and always will be, Aboriginal Land.
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Michele acknowledges the strength, resilience and power of all First Nations people.