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National Suicide Prevention Conference 2025: Building Bridges on Mental Health in CaLD Families
Yesterday was a great day. On Tuesday, I stood beside Poster #159 at the National Suicide Prevention Conference 2025 and presented a program I’ve carried in my heart for decades: “Building Bridges: Fostering Intergenerational Dialogue on Mental Health and Suicide in CaLD Families.” I had many conversations, but one stood out. A woman approached me slowly. She didn’t say much at first - just stood with the poster. After a pause, she whispered: “That was my story too. We never

Michael Elwan
May 213 min read


Presenting at the National Suicide Prevention Conference 2025: Building Bridges Across CaLD Families
I’m deeply honoured to announce that I will be presenting at this year’s National Suicide Prevention Conference (NSPC25) in Perth - Australia’s flagship gathering of lived experience leaders, researchers, policymakers, and frontline advocates. My presentation is titled: Building Bridges: Fostering Intergenerational Dialogue on Mental Health and Suicide in CaLD Families 📍 Poster Session 2 | Tuesday 20 May, 5:30 PM | Poster #159 This presentation is more than a professional m

Michael Elwan
May 133 min read


Michael Elwan Presenting on Suicide Prevention in CaLD Families at the National Suicide Prevention Conference
Today, I stand humbled and honoured to share a moment that marks both a personal and professional milestone. My abstract, "Building Bridges: Fostering Intergenerational Dialogue on Mental Health and Suicide in CaLD Families" , has been accepted for presentation at the 2025 National Suicide Prevention Conference (NSPC) , right here in my beloved home city of Perth . This is more than an acceptance - it’s the culmination of a deeply personal journey. Mental health was rarely sp

Michael Elwan
Feb 22 min read
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