Wayne Schwass: “I absolutely believe in the value and benefits of authentic, genuine conversations about mental health, emotional well being and suicide prevention. We need to make them available to every person.” Photo: Geoff Ellis By Geoff Ellis
WITH one eye on a clock racing toward the 9pm lights out, I clutch my clipboard and take a deep breath.
Wayne Shwass is in full flight, Beau Vernon’s sitting amongst 100 people on the edge of their seats and I’m about to become famous as that guy who made Wayne Schwass shut up.
Local psychologist Terry Melvin, who cofounded the MensLine Australia phone service, had kicked off the event three hours earlier. As MC, I welcomed everyone in the Phillip Island RSL Anzac Room and explained why we were there on a Friday night. The room was full of people who were starting a conversation about preventing suicide.
WITH one eye on a clock racing toward the 9pm lights out, I clutch my clipboard and take a deep breath.
Wayne Shwass is in full flight, Beau Vernon’s sitting amongst 100 people on the edge of their seats and I’m about to become famous as that guy who made Wayne Schwass shut up.
Local psychologist Terry Melvin, who cofounded the MensLine Australia phone service, had kicked off the event three hours earlier. As MC, I welcomed everyone in the Phillip Island RSL Anzac Room and explained why we were there on a Friday night. The room was full of people who were starting a conversation about preventing suicide.
