Bernard McNair RN - our breakfast & Hypothetical Forum MC, Director mh@work® , is a registered nurse in Mental Health and General nursing.  A mental health advocate of many years, Bernard has held many directorships with Australia's leading mental health organisations.

*Dennis Hoiberg, was Dan our mh@work® consultant. Dennis is an organisational consultant with extensive experience in cultural change, change management practices, business planning, leadership and human resources strategies.

*Professor Graham Meadows, played the role of Dr.Hope, William’s GP.  Graham is the Director of Southern Synergy, The Southern Health Adult Psychiatry Research, Training and Evaluation Centre & Professor of Adult Psychiatry at Monash University.  

Adjunct Prof  John Mendoza, played the role of William’s Manager Gordon.  John is Director of ConNetica Consulting, Chair National Mental Health Advisory Group, Deputy Chair of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Council of Australia and Senior Consultant of mh@work®

Jayne Griffiths, played the role of the HR Manager, Jill.  Jayne recently moved from the UK to Australia, a qualified coach and facilitator working with leaders and mid tier business working with, Shirlaws coaching

Ingrid Ozols, played the role of William’s wife Karen; Ingrid is the founder & Managing Director of mh@work®, an international organisation partnering with workplaces to develop tailored long term mental health and resilient strategies,

*Dr Lynn McAtamney – Telstra Corporation’s Lead Mental Health and Resilience. Lynn played the role of this case study’s Health and Safety Manager, Lyn.    Lynn is an occupational health professional. Lynn has developed and spear -headed Telstra’s world class Resilience and Mental Health initiative with outstanding results for the organisation, which was a finalist in the 2008 Comcare industry awards.

Erica Edmands played the role of Sally, William’s female friend and long time colleague.  Erica is a Director PotentialSpace and senior consultant of mh@work®;

*Graeme Cowan, played the role of William.  Graeme is an author, motivational speaker, consultant and mentor. His books: “Back from the Brink” and “Back from the Brink Too” www.iambackfromthebrink.com

*Graeme Cowan, played the role of William.  Graeme is an author, motivational speaker, consultant and mentor. His books: “Back from the Brink” and “Back from the Brink Too” www.iambackfromthebrink.com