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G014 | An Hour with Ally Kelly, holding space for courageous conversations...
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In this hour Ally shares insights from her personal journey, and messages that she might have given to her younger self and others in her life with the benefit of hind sight. Ally also talks about Mind Blank's innovative approach to Mental Health literacy, Wellbeing promotion and prevention efforts using their innovative forum theatre approach. The work they have done in schools and work places is truly inspiring, have a listen and do share the word.
About the guest:
Ally Kelly is the CEO & Founder of Mind Blank. As a child and teen, Ally served as carer for her suicidal mother. This experience led her to become a mental health advocate and dedicated to social justice. Throughout her career, Ally has worked with marginalised communities, the homeless, those afflicted by substance abuse and individuals needing mental health support.
A professionally trained singer, Ally married her love of the creative arts with her desire to provide early intervention opportunities to young people, resulting in the establishment of Mind Blank in 2011.
Mind Blank’s unique approach to teaching prevention and early intervention skills using interactive forum theatre has impacted over 50,000 people across Australia. Ally has won several awards, notably the Mental Health Matters Award for Mental Health Promotion, the Mental Health Services Award for Mental Illness Prevention and the Suicide Prevention Australia LiFE Award for Outstanding Contribution in Queensland.
Ally has a Bachelor of Creative Arts, Performance, Psychology from University of Wollongong, a Master of Arts, Social Justice, Social Inequality and Humanitarian Affairs from Griffith University and a Higher Degree Research in Program Evaluation, also from Griffith University.
Connect with Assoc Prof Manaan Kar Ray on Linkedin
Follow us on www.progress.guide
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Manage episode 434783677 series 3300327
Would love to hear your thoughts...
In this hour Ally shares insights from her personal journey, and messages that she might have given to her younger self and others in her life with the benefit of hind sight. Ally also talks about Mind Blank's innovative approach to Mental Health literacy, Wellbeing promotion and prevention efforts using their innovative forum theatre approach. The work they have done in schools and work places is truly inspiring, have a listen and do share the word.
About the guest:
Ally Kelly is the CEO & Founder of Mind Blank. As a child and teen, Ally served as carer for her suicidal mother. This experience led her to become a mental health advocate and dedicated to social justice. Throughout her career, Ally has worked with marginalised communities, the homeless, those afflicted by substance abuse and individuals needing mental health support.
A professionally trained singer, Ally married her love of the creative arts with her desire to provide early intervention opportunities to young people, resulting in the establishment of Mind Blank in 2011.
Mind Blank’s unique approach to teaching prevention and early intervention skills using interactive forum theatre has impacted over 50,000 people across Australia. Ally has won several awards, notably the Mental Health Matters Award for Mental Health Promotion, the Mental Health Services Award for Mental Illness Prevention and the Suicide Prevention Australia LiFE Award for Outstanding Contribution in Queensland.
Ally has a Bachelor of Creative Arts, Performance, Psychology from University of Wollongong, a Master of Arts, Social Justice, Social Inequality and Humanitarian Affairs from Griffith University and a Higher Degree Research in Program Evaluation, also from Griffith University.
Connect with Assoc Prof Manaan Kar Ray on Linkedin
Follow us on www.progress.guide
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