Jemma Hemsted
Jemma Hemsted is a passionate mental health advocate and emerging professional with a Bachelor of Psychology, currently pursuing a Master’s in Counselling. She recently became the SENSW regional coordinator for StandBy Support after two years with the organisation. In 2023, she worked as a youth outreach counsellor in NSW's Far South Coast, supporting young people affected by bushfires and suicide-related trauma. Based in Bermagui with her husband and five children, Jemma is deeply involved in her community through sports and local initiatives. She is committed to improving access to mental health services in regional areas, particularly in suicide intervention and postvention training, aiming to empower communities to better support individuals in crisis or bereavement.
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