ELEVATE YOUR PROFESSIONAL EDGE: MENTAL WELLNESS FOR INNOVATION IN THE AI ERA

Thursday, 24 April 2025 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Museum of Chinese Australian History

​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)

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​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