2026 Wellbeing and Respectful Relationships Conference

Andrew started working in mental health crisis teams with people who were at their last hopes, and that inspired him to work with people to create futures they can fall in love with.

His work with more than 5,000 communities and 500,000 young people has identified the concept of the Resilient Mindset and the three main components of resilience: connect, protect and respect (CPR).

Sue has a Doctor of Philosophy from Oxford University and a PhD and Master of Psychology from the University of Western Australia (UWA).

She is currently a Senior Research Scientist and Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the Western Australia Eating Disorders Outreach and Consultation Service, an Honorary Research Fellow and Professional Practice Fellow at UWA, and an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Curtin University.

Sue is involved in consultation, supervision, research and training with eating-disorder services across the public and private sectors. She also maintains a strong clinical focus through her private practice.

In 2023, Sue received the Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her significant and substantial contribution to the eating-disorder sector.

Dr Whife graduated with Honours in Medicine from the University of Western Australia in 2012.

He completed specialty training with the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians, emerging as the top candidate in his cohort and receiving the prestigious College Medal in 2021.

He has worked as Team Doctor for several elite sporting organisations. His mission is to narrow the gap between lifespan and healthspan, ideally extending both.

Through validated testing, comprehensive monitoring, risk-factor management and targeted exercise prescriptions, he is dedicated to helping people become the healthiest and most active version of themselves.

Matthew has worked across several Western Australian Government agencies, including Communities, Treasury, Premier and Cabinet, and Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.

His career has focused on systemic reform, continuous improvement, and delivering better outcomes across health and social services.

Matthew also played a key role in the design and implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

He is a Non-Executive Director of a not-for-profit therapy provider and an Associate Member of CPA Australia.

Through Prosper Health Academy, Tracy works with educators and caregivers to strengthen the relational ecosystems surrounding children and young people.

Her work uses psychologically informed, preventative and practical approaches.

Her experience spans policing, community services, safeguarding leadership and education.

A former WA Police officer, Andrea has made significant contributions to child protection and Protective Behaviours education.

Andrea is the Managing Director of Child Focused Safety Services WA and the Safeguarding Lead for WA PCYC.

As an inaugural inductee of the WA International Women’s Day Hall of Fame, she is passionate about strengthening child-safe practices and empowering communities to protect and support young people.