The Symposium has been gaining momentum over the Summer break with speakers and sponsors coming on board. University of Ballarat's School of Human Services and Ballarat Health Services have shown their support for the Symposium with key personel joining the conference committee.

Confirmed Speakers now include:
Jaelea Skehan - Program Manager Mindframe National Media Initiative
Dr. Helen Berry - MA Hons (French) Aberdeen, BSc (Psych) ANU, BAppPsych Hons UC, PhD (Epidemiology & Population Health) ANU
Janet Devlin – Coordinator, Mental Health and Community Engagement Programs at the Spencer Gulf Rural Health School
Dr John Setchell - General Manager, Health Services Royal Flying Doctor Service