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Anna Gould
She/Her
About
Professional Title
Lived Experience Leader, Lived Experience Leader, Disability Advocacy and Mental Health and Wellbeing
Locations
- All of Victoria
- Melbourne CBD
Areas Of Expertise
- Advocacy and Inclusion
- Creating Safe and Inclusive Spaces
- Diversity and Identity
- Education and Equity
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
Presentation Topics
- Awareness storytelling
- Chronic Illness and Disability
- Community Engagement
- Healing and Compassion
- Health Equity
- Improving our Impact
- Inclusion
- Leadership
- LGBTIQA+ Advocacy
- Mental Health
- Preventing Future Harm
- Teaching
- Womens rights
Open to Negotiating Fees
Yes
Biography
Anna is currently working in mental health as a lived experience specialist and expert by experience. She has a personal experience of chronic illness, disability, wellness/healing and other intersectional identities which shape her perspective. She is currently developing her skills in leadership and governance for consumers, as well as human rights and advocacy in mental health settings.
She gives advice to health services, government, not-for-profits and is a volunteer to many great initiatives. She has given advice on the development of LGBTIQA+ suicide aftercare service development, family violence programs for LGBTIQA+ community, LGBTIQA+ Safe Housing Network, Mentoring Projects for LGTIQA+ Families and Individuals, and peer support for LGBTIQA+ Rainbow Connections and other programs.
Anna has a background in international development, campaigning, and environmental sustainability.
She was one of the original members of the Victorian Pride Centre's Community Reference Group and served on the CRG from its creation in 2018 until 2024.
Experience
Anna has experience presenting at conferences, workshops, events, and festivals. She is an experienced facilitator of workshops, learning sessions, panel discussions, and co-design projects.
Anna has experience in chairing meetings and spaces whereby facilitating the whole-system in the room in necessary and diverse perspectives/multidisciplinary teams are participating.