...owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.” - Brene Brown

Speaking

I have experienced significant mental health challenges throughout my life, including severe depression and anxiety that forced me to leave school. 

With the support of local community mental health organisations, family and friends I am living proof that recovery is possible.
This is why I am committed to sharing my story with others to help them feel seen, heard, and understood.

My ultimate goal is to communicate to people that they are not alone, that there is hope, and that recovery is possible.

Through my lived experience wisdom and unique perspective, I aim to inspire people and instil a sense of hope and possibility in others. By increasing awareness and decreasing stigma, we can create a more supportive and compassionate society for all.

Whether it's a school, workplace, or community event, I am dedicated to providing a powerful and engaging experience that leaves a lasting impact. 

Contact me today to learn more about how I can bring my unique perspective and personal journey to your school, community, workplace, or event. 

My Speaking Portfolio

  • WA Rural and Remote Mental Health Conference 2023
    From Consumer to Advocate: Hayley’s fight to Bring Back PHaMs, Fremantle

  • 2023 Parliamentary Friends of Mental Health Lunch
    Australian Parliament House, Canberra

  • 2022 WA Mental Health Conference Conference
    Recovery Coaching in Practice, Perth

  • 2022 Finding North Launch November
    Australian Parliament House, Canberra

  • 2022 Perspectives 2022 - Finding North Network Lived Experience e-Symposium
    Panel facilitator Lived Experience Panel, Online

  • 2020 THEMHS Conference
    A Mother and Daughter’s Journey - Insights of carer and consumer experience navigating mental health services - co-presented with my mother, Online

  • 2019 WA Mental Health Conference 
    Mental Health peer work - co-presented with MIFWA CEO Monique Williamson, Perth

  • 2019 WA Suicide Prevention Network
    Speaker and panellist sharing my lived experience story as a suicide survivor, Perth

My Media Portfolio

  • 2022 What’s Your North

    Finding North launch video, Finding North and MIFA

    watch here

  • 2022 CHIME: A Recovery Model Explored webinar

    An introduction to the CHIME recovery model workshops, MIFWA
    watch here

  • 2021 Complaints and Resolution Management

    Quality and Safeguards Sector Readiness Project, WAAMH

  • 2019 Thriving at Work with MIFWA

    THRIVE at Work, MIFWA
    watch here

“Hayley is incredibly passionate about increasing awareness in mental health areas and passes that passion on to those lucky enough to get to listen to her. Inspirational.” — Training Participant