Caroline Allen
Caroline Allen is a suicide attempt survivor who continues to experience intense episodes of suicidal ideation. In 2015 she completed a psychology degree, graduating with first class honours. Utilizing her lived experience and academic training, Caroline is passionate about improving services for people who seek support regarding thoughts of suicide or who survive a suicide attempt. She has a particular interest in working with organisations to help them integrate trauma informed practices into their services. Within her Local Health District (LHD), Caroline is a member of the Joint Regional Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan Steering Committee, the Towards Zero Suicides Lived Experience Advisory Group, and the Consumer and Carer Council. In the past she has worked closely with Lifeline Australia as a member of the Steering Committee for the Wellbeing Support Program and as an advisor in the re-writing of the Crisis Support Worker Training.
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