Summary
Join us for an engaging conversation on mental health, wellbeing and recovery with Helen Pearson, former HR Director at the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and volunteer speaker for Beyond Blue.
Helen will share information from Beyond Blue on anxiety, depression and other common mental health conditions, including their prevalence and the importance of seeking support early. Drawing on her own lived experience, she'll speak openly about her mental health journey, the challenges she faced, and her path to recovery.
Following the presentation, Helen will join Mel Yates for a panel discussion exploring the importance of reducing stigma, encouraging help-seeking, and supporting those around us. Attendees will also learn about the free support services and resources available through Beyond Blue.
This webinar was inspired by the Gippsland Branch's commitment to raising awareness of mental health and encouraging open conversations across our community.
Learning Outcomes:
- Support positive conversations about mental health and wellbeing.
- Identify practical ways to reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking.
- Understand the benefits of early help-seeking and treatment
CPD: 1 Hour
Please note that this webinar will not be recorded, and a recording will not be made available after the event.
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Speaker
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Helen Pearson
Volunteer Speaker at Beyond Blue
Former HR Director at the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
Helen Pearson has worked for many years in human resource management. Helen left the full-time workforce in early 2016 and she is now enjoying her semi-retirement and guiding and mentoring others on people management.
Helen is a volunteer speaker for Beyond Blue, a national organisation that works to raise awareness about anxiety and depression, reduce the associated stigma and encourage people to get help.
Helen became a Beyond Blue speaker to encourage and offer hope to others who have mental health conditions, and their family and friends, by sharing her personal experience of mental health issues.
Moderator
Melville Yates FCPA
CPA Australia Victorian Division Councillor
Program Manager, Australian Public Service
Melville has broad experience working for the Commonwealth Government. Melville has worked at Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, Tax Practitioners Board and is currently at the Australian Taxation Office. Melville has held roles across compliance, policy, finance and program management.
Melville was 2025 Chair of the Council of Presidents at CPA Australia. Mel is also passionate about mental health and supporting positive mental health outcomes.
Fees
Below is all of the pricing information for the event.
AUD pricing is inclusive of GST.
Member fee: Complimentary for Members
Non-Member fee: $30.00 AUD