WELLBEING CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Dr Carmel Harrington (PhD, LLB, BSc, DipEd), SLEEP WELL TO BE WELL: Exploring the Links Between Sleep and Health
Dr Carmel Harrington has been working in the world of sleep for nearly 20 years. A former lawyer and educator she has a PHD i n Sleep Medicine from Sydney University and consults with
companies and educational institutions both here and overseas on sleep health. An internationally recognised sleep expert, Dr Harrington is amazed at the seemingly little importance
given to sleep. Research shows that sleep is critical to our physical and mental health and is fundamental to our ability to think and learn. Emerging research clearly shows that sleeping
well is a key component to optimal performance and health and if we want to be at the top of our game we need to ensure we get the best sleep possible.
Dr Harrington is the Managing Director of Sleep for Health and an Honorary Research Fellow at the Children's Hospital Westmead. She is a founding member of the Sleep Health
Foundation and a member of the Australasian Sleep Association. She has written two books "The Sleep Diet" (MacMillan Press 20 12) and "The complete guide to a good night's sleep"
(MacMillan Press 2014).
Carol Purtell Reg.N. MSc Social Science (Counselling), INNOVATIONS IN ONLINE TREATMENT FOR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
Carol is the Clinic Director at the MindSpot Clinic a government funded national e-mental health online and telephone service offering free assessment and treatment courses for people
experiencing anxiety and depression. Carol has extensive experience in a broad spectrum of mental health settings de signing policy, developing programs and setting operational and
strategic direction, both nationally and internationally. Carol and her team are committed to providing clinically effective treatment for people experiencing anxiety and depression.
Petrea King N.D., D.R.M., D.B.M., Dip.Cl.Hyp., I.Y.T.A., FOUR PILLARS OF HEALTH
Petrea King has brought her warmth, humour and wisdom to thousands of people facing life’s great challenges. Petrea is the au thor of eight best-selling books and many meditation CDs
and is the Founder and CEO of the Quest for Life Foundation. She is a regular nominee for Australian of the Year and is the r ecipient of numerous awards including the Centenary Medal.
Petrea provides practical and spiritual strategies to help people live resilient and meaningful lives in the midst of difficult circumstances, may it be depression, illness, grief or traum a.
Mathew James B Nursing, M Mental Health (Nurse Practitioner), M Nursing (MH), Cert.Emerg, Cert.HealthScience), WHAT DOES MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY REALLY MEAN?
Matthew is a credentialed mental health nurse and nurse practitioner with over 17 years' experience working in the mental health field. Matthew has previously worked within a number of
acute mental health inpatient units, surgical / orthopaedic departments and emergency units. He has completed a number of post graduate degrees including Master of Nursing (mental
health), Master of Mental Health (Nurse Practitioner) and graduate studies in emergency nursing, and health service management. Matthew has worked in private practice for the last 5
years and co established Australia's first independent nurse practitioner led mental health recovery centre (ROAM Communities, Camden). Matthew has established working relationships
with psychiatrists, general practitioners, psychologist and other health professionals across the Macarthur region.
In 2010 he attended a 5 week study exchange to Canada through Rotary International themed - Youth mental health and suicide. Since returning he has presented at a number of local,
state and national meetings and conferences. Matthew has a particular interest in the metabolic / physical health management of people living with severe mental illness and is a guest
lecturer in this topic at Sydney University.
Nicola Andrews AdvDipHSc (Nat), Dip HM, Cert. Aroma, HEALHY EATING FOR A HAPPY MIND AND A WELL BODY
Nicola is the owner and founder of The Wellbeing Tea Co, and Bundanoon Wellbeing Co, located locally in Bundanoon. Nicola is an experienced Naturopath who has worked in the natural
therapies industry both here in in the UK for over 20 years. Over the last 10 years Nicola’s work has been in the private and not-for-profit sector supporting women and men who are or
have experienced trauma, grief, anxiety or depression. Nicola believes what you put into your body has a profound effect on your overall health and wellbeing, and in particular your state
of “emotional wellbeing”