James Franklin
Associate Professor,
School of Mathematics and Statistics, UNSW

James Franklin lectures in mathematics at the University of New South Wales. His "Restraint Project" looks at the virtue of temperance in an Australian context. He was awarded the 2005 Eureka Prize for Research in Ethics for work arguing that ethics is as objective as mathematics. He is the author of Corrupting the Youth: A History of Philosophy in Australia, Catholic Values and Australian Realities and The Science of Conjecture: Evidence and Probability Before Pascal.

Dr Ian Gawler, OAM
Founder and Therapeutic Director,
The Gawler Foundation

Dr Ian Gawler, OAM, Founder and Therapeutic Director of The Gawler Foundation, has been a pioneer in the therapeutic application of mind/body medicine and meditation. A long term cancer survivor, Ian established Australia’s first lifestyle based, cancer self-help group 25 years ago. He works intensively with cancer & MS, as well as conducting meditation retreats and wellness programs. Initially trained in Veterinary Science, Dr Gawler holds a Masters in Counselling, is the author of 4 bestselling books, is a member of the Australasian Integrative Medical Association's advisory board and has been a student of Sogyal Rinpoche for over 20 years.

Dr Anthony M Grant
Director, Coaching Psychology Unit
School of Psychology, University of Sydney;
Co-Author: Coach Yourself @ Work

Dr Anthony M Grant is recognised as a pioneer of Coaching Psychology. He established, and is the Director of, the Coaching Psychology Unit at the School of Psychology at Sydney University which offers Masters degrees in evidence-based coaching. As both a practitioner and academic his work is frequently reported in the media. He has written five books on evidence-based coaching and has coaching-related publications in the peer-reviewed and professional press. His books on coaching have been translated into eight languages.

Clive Hamilton
Executive Director, The Australia Institute;
Author: Growth Fetish and Affluenza

Clive Hamilton is Executive Director of The Australia Institute, a public-interest think tank committed to "a more just, sustainable and peaceful future". Clive has previously been an academic economist and a senior public servant and has held visiting positions at the University of Cambridge, the Australian National University, and the University of Sydney. He has published on a wide range of topics including national well-being, the environment, and spirituality. His latest books are Growth Fetish; Affluenza (with Richard Denniss) and Silencing Dissent (with Sarah Maddison).

Dr Craig Hassed
Senior Lecturer,
Department of General Practice, Monash University

Dr Craig Hassed is a General Practitioner and Senior Lecturer at the Monash University Department of General Practice.  His teaching, research and clinical interests include mindfulness-based stress management, mind-body medicine, holistic healthcare, health promotion and medical ethics.  He also teaches in the cancer support programs at the Gawler Foundation, and takes courses at the Petrea King Quest for Life Centre.  He writes regularly for medical journals particularly in Philosophy of Medicine and has published three books: New Frontiers in Medicine (Volumes 1 and 2) and Know Thyself on Mindfulness-based stress management.  Craig has also been a regular commentator on the ABC.

Anne Hollonds
CEO, Relationships Australia (NSW)

Anne has over 20 years' experience as a psychologist in the fields of relationship and family services and organisational development. Anne works extensively with all forms of media, including regular segments on ABC and commercial radio, and Channel 7 Sunrise, as a commentator on a wide range of social, family, and relationship issues. Earlier in her career, Anne worked in mental health, child protection, family counseling, and in tertiary education. She has served on a number of boards and advisory committees, including the NSW Child Protection Council, and was recently awarded a Churchill Fellowship.

Dr Corey Lee M Keyes, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Sociology,
Associate Professor of Public Health,
Adjunct Professor of Psychology,
Emory University, Atlanta, USA

Corey L M Keyes, PhD is a social psychologist receiving his doctoral degree in sociology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He is on the faculty of Emory University, holding dual appointments in the Departments of Sociology and in the Behavioral Sciences and Health Education of the Rollins School of Public Health and is an adjunct professor of Psychology. He was the co- chair of the historic First Summit of Positive Psychology held in 1999. Dr Keyes is a founding steering committee member of the interdisciplinary Society for the Study of Human Development. He has been a keynote at several conferences, most recently the First Positive Psychology Conference in 2006 in South Africa. His recent work includes edited volumes entitled Flourishing: Positive Psychology and the Life Well-Lived; Well-Being: Positive Development Through the Life-Course; and Women and Depression: A Handbook of Medical, Psychological and Social Perspectives.

Petrea King
ND, DBM, DRM, Dip C Hyp, IYTA
from the Quest for Life Centre

Petrea King has brought her warmth, humour and wisdom to thousands of people facing life's great challenges. Author of six books and a dozen meditation CDs, Petrea is the Founding Director of the Quest for Life Centre which has conducted residential programs and provided counseling for more than 60,000 people. She is a regular guest in the media and was nominated for Australian of the Year in 2003, 04, 05 and 06. Petrea is also the recipient of numerous awards including the Centenary Medal.

Rachael Kohn
Presenter, The Spirit of Things, ABC Radio National

Rachael Kohn is known for her programs, The Spirit of Things and The Ark on ABC Radio National. She is also the author of The New Believers: Re-imagining God, and a new book, CURIOUS OBSESSIONS: Tales from the Ark.She received her MA & PhD in religious studies and was recently awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters by the University of New South Wales. She has produced ABC TV documentaries on Buddhism East and West, The Dead Sea Scrolls and Animals and Spirituality.

Professor Gordon Parker
Executive Director, Black Dog Institute

Gordon Parker is Scientia Professor of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, and Executive Director, Black Dog Institute. He was awarded a Citation Laureate, Psychiatry/Psychology, for being the most highly cited researcher in Australia. He was Head, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales for 20 years, and Director of Mental Health, Prince of Wales Hospital. In a past life he wrote for The Mavis Bramston Show and OZ Magazine, was an ABC Science broadcaster, and in 2004 had a play produced by La Mama in Melbourne.

Father Chris Riley
CEO, Youth Off The Streets

Father Chris Riley, founder and CEO of Youth Off The Streets, has worked with disadvantaged youth for more than 30 years in a variety of roles including teacher, youth worker, probation officer, residential carer and principal. Youth Off The Streets is one of the largest youth services in Australia, offering residential rehabilitation, counselling, street-based programs, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, specialist Aboriginal services, education and family support facilities. The programs are designed to help each young person develop the skills and qualities that will enable them to regain control of their own lives.

Dr Tim Sharp
Founder of The Happiness Institute

Dr Sharp has three degrees in psychology (including a PhD) and an impressive record as an academic, clinician and coach. He runs Sydney's largest clinical psychology practice, a highly regarded executive coaching practice, and is the founder and CHO (Chief Happiness Officer) of The Happiness Institute, Australia's first organisation devoted solely to enhancing happiness in individuals, couples, families and organisations: www.thehappinessinstitute.com Dr Sharp is also a best selling author (of, among other titles, The Happiness Handbook), a sought after public speaker and he makes frequent appearances in the local and international media: www.drhappy.com.au

Julian Short
MB BS, FRANZCP
Psychiatrist,
Author of An Intelligent Life: A Practical Guide to Relationships, Intimacy and Self Esteem

Julian's medical career has taken him all over the world, including working in a Tibetan refugee camp in Nepal. He is now in private psychiatric practice, a consultant to four hospitals and works with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. He is a member of a hospital ethics committee and an educator with the Black Dog Institute. Julian specialises in the management of low self-esteem and relationship problems. He is author of the best selling book An Intelligent Life: A Practical Guide to Relationships, Intimacy and Self Esteem.

The Hon Malcolm Turnbull, MP

The Hon Malcolm Turnbull, MP, was elected the Federal Member for Wentworth in October 2004 and was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special responsibility for water policy in January 2006. Malcolm has been responsible for the establishment and success of many Australian businesses including OzEmail Limited and was Chairman of the Australian Republican Movement from 1993 to 2000. During the 80’s Malcolm practiced law as an advocate most notably when he successfully defended former MI5 agent Peter Wright against the British Government in the "Spycatcher" trial.

Associate Professor Nick Allen
Clinical Psychologist and Principal Research Fellow, ORYGEN Youth Health
Department of Psychology, University of Melbourne

Associate Professor Nick Allen is a Clinical Psychologist and Principal Research Fellow at the ORYGEN Research Centre and the Department of Psychology at the University of Melbourne. His current research addresses psychological and physiological models of depression and vulnerability to depression, especially during adolescence, cognitive behavioural approaches to treatment and prevention, early intervention for affective disorders, and evolutionary bases of emotion and psychopathology. He has recently begun to investigate the psychological and biological mechanisms associated with mindfulness mediation, as well as its clinical effects with previously depressed adolescents.

Shyla Bauer
Director, Loving Kindess Peaceful Youth

Shyla Bauer is the Director of a new non-profit peace organisation for youth called LKPY (Loving Kindness Peaceful Youth). A youth directed organisation, LKPY will be launched in Australia in May 2007 and supports peace initiatives that will have an extensive effect both on individuals and globally. Shyla worked for 18 months as the Assistant Director of FPMT Mongolia and has volunteered as a registered nurse in India and Nepal. In Australia she works with oncology and palliative children.

Linda Burney
MP, Canterbury Electorate, NSW
Former Director General for the NSW Department of Aboriginal Affairs

Linda Burney is a member for the Wiradjuri nation and the first Aboriginal woman to be elected into the NSW Parliament – for the seat of Canterbury in 2003. Linda has a high profile at state and national levels, in education, training and Aboriginal affairs. She was Director General for the NSW Department of Aboriginal Affairs and is now Parliamentary Secretary for Education and Training. Linda was named as one of 10 “True Leaders” of Australia by the Australian Financial Review’s inaugural “Boss” magazine.

Professor Graham Burrows
President, Mental Health Foundation of Australia
Chair of Psychiatry, Melbourne University
President, National Society of Hypnosis

Graham Burrows is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Melbourne and Medical Director of the Mental Health Clinical Service Unit at the Austin Hospital, Heidelberg, Victoria. Professor Burrows serves on advisory boards for the World Psychiatric Association and the World Health Organisation and was President of the First and Second World Congress on Stress. He is Chairman of the Mental Health Foundation of Australia and has been honoured with many awards for distinguished service to medicine including the Order of Australia (AO) in 1989.

Kate Carnell
CEO, Australian General Practice Network

Kate Carnell is Chief Executive Officer of the Australian General Practice Network which supports general practitioners and their practice teams nationally. Kate was elected Chief Minister of the ACT Legislative Assembly in March 1995 becoming the first Liberal woman to be elected as Chief Minister or Premier in Australian political history. Kate was honoured on Australia Day 2006 with an Officer of the Order of Australia for her services to the community through contributions to economic development, the business sector, medical sector and knowledge industries.

Professor Bob Cummins
School of Psychology, The Australian Centre on Quality of Life, Deakin University

Professor Robert A. Cummins has held a Personal Chair in Psychology at Deakin University since 1997. He has published widely on the topic of Quality of Life and is regarded as an international authority in this area. He is a Fellow of the International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies and the Australian Psychological Society. He is on the editorial board of eight Journals and is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Happiness Studies.

Khoa Do
Filmmaker, Young Australian of the Year 2005

Khoa Do is a film director, screenwriter and teacher. In 2003, Khoa worked with a group of ‘at risk’ young people from Cabramatta to make an internationally acclaimed film, The Finished People, which was nominated for 3 AFI Awards and 3 Film Critic’s Circle Awards. In 2005, he received the Young Australian of the Year Award for his work in film and with the community. In 2006, he wrote and directed Footy Legends, starring Claudia Karvan, Anh Do and Angus Sampson.

Amanda Gordon
President, Australian Psychological Society

Amanda Gordon is one of Australia's most successful practitioners, with over 22 years of private practice to her credit. Amanda has a special interest in helping people work on their relationships and is the author of Amanda Gordon Talks About Relationships. She is well-known for her media work - including talk-back radio on ABC's "Nightlife", newspaper and magazine columns in the Daily Telegraph and Good Medicine, and guest appearances on TV. She is the President of the Australian Psychological Society the peak body representing over 15,000 psychologists nationally.

Betty Green
Liverpool Women’s Health Centre, Co-founder, Domestic Violence Committee Coalition

Betty Green has worked in the women’s health sector for 20 years as a counselor and group leader. Domestic violence/violence against women has been a significant area of her work. Active in advocacy and lobbying for improved resources and services for women and children affected by violence at local levels and more recently in advocating for a new direction in women’s policy, domestic violence and violence against women in New South Wales she received an Edna Ryan Award 2006 for Community Activism.

Craig Hamilton
Ambassador, beyondblue
ABC Sports News Broadcaster/Writer, ABC Television
Author: Broken Open

Craig Hamilton, a talented sportsman who was selected to play against the touring Sri Lankan cricket team in 1990, embarked on a career as a sports broadcaster with ABC Radio in 1995. On the eve of the Sydney Olympic Games where he had been assigned to work as a broadcaster, Craig was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Since his recovery, has worked tirelessly as an advocate for mental health issues. His highly acclaimed memoir "Broken Open" gives a very personal account of living with bipolar disorder.

Jeanette Kennett
Principal Research Fellow, Centre for Applied and Public Ethics

Jeanette Kennett is Principal Research Fellow in the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics at the Australian National University and she also teaches at Monash University. She is the author of Agency and Responsibility (Oxford: Clarendon Press 2001) and writes on philosophical and ethical issues related to mental illness, drug use, the relational self, and the nature and value of love and friendship.

Ven David Lungtok
Director, Thubten Shedrup Ling Monastery, Bendigo

Venerable David Lungtok is a Buddhist monk practising in the Tibetan tradition. He  graduated from Monash University Law School in 1978 and developed an interest in eastern philosophy and meditation while travelling in India. Ordained in 1981, he lived and studied at Nalanda Monastery in France before returning to India in 1986 where for many years he taught Buddhist philosophy and meditation to westerners in Dharamsala. Ven David is currently Director of Thubten Shedrup Ling Monastery near Bendigo.

Mark McCrindle
Social Analyst, McCrindle Research

Mark McCrindle is recognised as one of Australia’s foremost social researchers.  He has developed a reputation as an expert in employing diverse generations and he is a highly regarded presenter.  His academic background in psychology and social trends and his experience in conducting qualitative research projects have led to him being commissioned to conduct research for many of Australia’s largest organisations.

Natasha Mitchell
Presenter, All in the Mind, ABC Radio National

Natasha Mitchell is host of 'All in the Mind' on ABC Radio National, where she is a multi-award winning science and health broadcaster and journalist.  She has received international recognition for her work, including 3 Gold World Medals at the New York Radio Festivals, and a prestigious MIT Knight Journalism fellowship in 2005. She originally trained as an engineer, but now does what she really loves - chatting to people about the wonders and idiosyncrasies of the human condition.

Renate Ogilvie
Psychotherapist, senior teacher, Vajrayana Institute

Renate Ogilvie is a registered psychotherapist trained in the UK and currently practising in Sydney.
Renate has taught Tibetan Buddhism for over 15 years; she is an inspirational teacher, who uses both western psychological approaches and Tibetan Buddhist traditions to provide a unique synthesis for the modern, enquiring mind. She is one of the principle teachers of our Discovering Buddhism program. Her teachings are clear and insightful (as well as entertaining!), showing how to apply Buddhist practices to ordinary, daily life.
Renate is a senior western teacher at Vajrayana Institute.

Dr Barbara Pocock
Professor, Director, Centre for Work + Life, University of South Australia
Author: The Work/Life Collision

Professor Barbara Pocock is Director of the Centre for Work and Life at the University of South Australia. Barbara has been researching work, employment and industrial relations for over twenty years. She has worked in many jobs – advising politicians, on farms, in unions, for governments and as a mother. She was initially trained as an economist. Her books include The Work/Life Collision and The Labour Market Ate My Babies: Work, Children and a Sustainable Future.

Shehzi Yusaf
Clinical Psychologist, Convenor, Islam and Psychology Interest Group, Australian Psychological Society

Shehzi Yusaf is a Clinical Psychologist and the Convener of the Psychology from an Islamic Perspective Interest Group of the Australian Psychological Society. Her special interest is in complex cases of depression and anxiety disorders, and Islamic psychology. Her extensive experience and interest in the assessment and treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in children and adults, took her to Pakistan to train psychologists and non-psychologists in the management of traumatic stress for the victims of the October 2005 earthquake.

Wendy Morison
Director, The Australian Human Resources Institute
Manager, Consulting Services, The Infohrm Group\

Wendy is Manager, Consulting Services with The Infohrm Group, a global business based in Brisbane specialising in human capital measuring, reporting and planning. Wendy has extensive HR expertise developed through executive and senior HR roles in the public and private sectors – with primary interests in strategic HR, workforce planning, organisational change, organisational development, and ethics, as well as building HR capability. She is a Director of AHRI, and previously held the elected positions of Chair of the Council of State Presidents and ACT President.

Geraldine Doogue
Presenter, Compass, ABC TV

Geraldine Doogue is a renowned Australian journalist and broadcaster with a distinguished career in news and current affairs. She is presenter of ABC Television’s Compass and ABC Local Radio program Sunday Profile - the Inside Story. Prior to this, she was presenter of ABC Radio National’s Life Matters. In 2000 Geraldine was awarded a Churchill Fellowship for social and cultural reporting. In 2003, she was recognised with an Officer in the Order of Australia for services to the community and media.

Ross Gittins
Economics Editor, Sydney Morning Herald

Ross Gittins is Economics Editor of The Sydney Morning Herald and an economic columnist for The Age, Melbourne. His journalistic experience includes editorial writing and stints in the parliamentary press galleries in Sydney and Canberra. Before joining the Herald, he worked as an auditor with the national chartered accounting firm Touche Ross & Co. In 1993 he won the Citibank Pan Asia award for excellence in finance journalism. He has written or contributed to various books and periodicals, and is often interviewed for radio and television.

Pru Goward
Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner, HREOC

Pru Goward became federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner in July 2001. She is an economist by training and a broadcaster by practice, having spent 19 years with ABC TV and Radio as a current affairs journalist and later as a political reporter and commentator. She is best known for her efforts to promote a national scheme of paid maternity leave and a better balance of work and family. In 2001 she was awarded a Centenary Medal for services to journalism and women's rights.

Garry McDonald
Board Member, beyondblue
Actor

Leonie Young
Chief Executive Officer, beyondblue: the national depression initiative