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ASSAT is heading to SW QLD flood region!
Hope Well Institute is proud to partner with RAWCS (Rotary Australia World Community Service) as we begin the Rotary Advancing Community Wellbeing - SW QLD Flood Relief project - 1st of August 2026.

The Collaboration Team

FOUNDER, CEO & PRINCIPAL DEVELOPER
DEBRA CROFT

Debra, a pioneer in suicide prevention since 1996, has trained diverse groups globally, including the Australian Defence Force, US Military, and Lifeline Australia, and spoken at major conferences and universities including for Oxford, Cambridge, Sunway and Federation. Appointed as Coordinator of 750,000 sq klms for Western Australia’s OneLife Suicide Prevention Program in 2011. She developed 54 prevention programs and applications, including initiatives in India and Malaysia. She created a suicide safety assessment tool and the inaugural rollout project won the Resilient Australia Award in 2022 and has been working extensively with individuals at risk and their families for three decades.

PSYCHOLOGY
LISA MUNRO
Clinical Psychologist PSY0001902671, Bsc hons (Cog Sci), Gdip (Psych), MPsych (Clin), MAPS, EMDRAA
 
Lisa has been a valuable part of the collaboration team since 2013 as well as founding and practicing within her private practice, Perception Psychology.
 
She is a highly skilled practitioner who specialises in neurodevelopmental disorders, assessment and counselling associated with neurodivergence, including autism and ADHD, Anxiety and anxiety related disorders. Lisa also works with Trauma related disorders ; Depression; Suicide thought; Sleep and eating difficulties; Parenting questions and skill development; Relationship problems; IQ testing; 
 
Lisa is also skilled in ACT, Schema, CBT, EMDR (and is working towards accreditation).
ELLIE CRAIG

Diploma of Counselling, Certificate in Mental Health First Aid and an accredited member of The Australian Counselling Association. 

Ellie has been a valuable member of the collaboration team since early 2023 and founded and operates her own private practice, Expansive Counselling & Therapies.

She supports clients, mostly adolescents and adults, facing a range of mental health presentations including depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, self-esteem, stress and suicide thought.

IT SERVICES

SHAD WATSON

Videographer and Director extraordinaire at Assertive Media. Shad has been a valuable member of the collaboration team since 2020. He has produced numerous short films, training videos, promo pieces including a documentary of one of our projects that was implemented in the Upper Murray region of Victoria that was integral to our Resilient Australia award in 2022.

LANE BURDETT

Website and LMS Developer at Tradie Marketing. Lane joined the collaboration team in early 2024 and developed, manages and maintains our online presence via our website and online training platform.

CHRISTIAN PEGRUM

CEO – Brandally. Christian manages the creative team who created our engaging visual images, graphics and transitions in all of our training programs. Brandally has been a valuable part of the collaborative team since mid 2024.

MARKETING
AUDREY GILLESPIE

Digital Marketing Specialist at Peke Media. Audrey plays a crucial role in helping us connect with those who need our services online and has been a valuable member of the collaboration team since 2024.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
CHRIS BORG

CFO and Director of Accounting and Tax at 3P Corporation. Chris is a highly skilled professional advisor and has been taking care of our accounts and keeping us compliant since 2013.

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