April 24, 2025
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Chinese Museum, Melbourne
ASPIRE Panel Conversation Series: Mental Health Strategies for Today’s Professionals
SECURE YOUR TICKET NOW – LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!
Date: Thursday, 24 April 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Venue: Chinese Museum, Melbourne
WHY YOUR ATTENDANCE IS RELEVANT:
In today’s AI-driven landscape, every professional needs a robust mental health foundation to foster innovation, sustain a competitive edge, and attain lasting success. Whether you’re an entrepreneur navigating technological disruption or a professional adjusting to rapid change, your mental well-being directly influences your capacity to innovate and excel.
EXCEPTIONAL EXPERTISE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS:
Connect with two distinguished leaders bringing specialised knowledge that directly addresses the mental health challenges facing today’s professionals:
Cathy Yang is an award-winning mental health innovator and managing partner at Mindspace Consulting, overseeing offices across Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Cathy brings:
- Pioneering expertise in culturally sensitive psychological approaches for diverse professional environments
- Practical experience developing mental health initiatives for international professionals and multicultural communities
- Specialised knowledge in the commercialisation and digitalisation of mental health services
- Venture capital advisory experience on mental health investment landscapes
- Recognition as a 2023 Women in Leadership Award recipient (Australian Embassy in China)
- Leadership of Mindspace, a 2024 finalist for Melbourne Lord Mayor’s Small Business Innovation Award
Associate Professor Anita Goh – Internationally recognised clinician-researcher and Interim Director at the National Ageing Research Institute. Anita delivers:
- Cutting-edge research on cognitive resilience strategies crucial for professionals in high-pressure environments
- Expertise in mental health optimisation across different career and life stages
- Insights as an Advisory Council member for the Alzheimer’s Association International Society
- Leadership perspective as Board Director and Fellow of the Australian Association of Gerontology
- Scientific innovation knowledge as a Science and Technology Australia Superstar of STEM
- Global leadership wisdom from the prestigious Homeward Bound initiative (including Antarctic expedition)
EXCLUSIVE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY:
This event offers unparalleled access to Melbourne’s most dynamic professional networks. We’re proud to be supported by premier community partners:
- AHN (ASIAN HUSTLE NETWORK)
- CTN (Crouching Tiger Network)
- OV (Overseas Vietnamese)
- TEDx ARISE
Connect with leaders and decision-makers across these influential communities while expanding your professional circle in a curated, high-value setting.
YOUR EVENING INCLUDES:
- 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Premium Networking Reception (Canapés and drinks)
- 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Expert Panel Conversation
- 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Strategic Networking Session (Drinks)
- 8:30 pm: Exclusive Prize Draws
- 8:45 pm: Event Concludes
PROFESSIONALS WILL GAIN:
- Evidence-based mental wellness techniques that enhance creativity and innovation capacity
- Cross-cultural approaches to maintaining psychological resilience in diverse work environments
- Strategies to optimise cognitive function and decision-making under AI-driven transformation
- Practical methods to support teams and colleagues through technological disruption
- Connections with forward-thinking professionals across multiple industries and cultural backgrounds
ABOUT ASPIRE:
ASPIRE (Asian Professionals for Innovation, Resilience, and Excellence) creates vibrant platforms for diverse professionals to connect, share knowledge, and advance. Our events bring together forward-thinking leaders who recognise that success in the future demands mental resilience, adaptability, and collaborative excellence.
Limited Early-Bird tickets are available – secure yours today!
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We look forward to welcoming you to the Chinese Museum on Thursday, 24 April 2025!
Panel Members
Anita Goh
