Meet SA’s Mental Health Commissioner and “Wellbeing Warrior”

Our Mental Health Commissioner has big ideas about how to tackle prejudice and discrimination associated with mental health. We sat down with Taimi Allan to find out how she’s shaking things up for the better.

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Our Mental Health Commissioner has big ideas about how to tackle prejudice and discrimination associated with mental health. We sat down with Taimi Allan to find out how she’s shaking things up for the better.

 

Taimi Allan grew up in SA and experienced mental health challenges as a young woman. Her recovery inspired a 20-year mental health career in New Zealand, where her award-winning work and passionate advocacy as a “wellbeing warrior” has already driven plenty of positive change. 

 

Now this global mental health leader has brought her knowledge and experience back home. Since last 30 October 2023, Taimi has taken the helm as full-time Mental Health Commissioner of South Australia[…]

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