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AMBASSADOR: SHINYA DALBY
AMBASSADORS: INSPIRED UNEMPLOYED
Matt Ford and Jack Steele, aka The Inspired Unemployed, are comedians who brilliantly tap into the Aussie psyche, turning our shared experiences into comedy gold.
AMBASSADOR: BEN GREENO
Ben Greeno, executive chef across Merivale’s venues, is one of Australia’s most respected culinary minds. He’s also a passionate advocate for reshaping how the hospitality industry addresses mental health and suicide.
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2023
Today marks World Mental Health Day which offers us an opportunity to reflect on the importance of reaching out, being vulnerable and opening up conversations. Good mental health is not a state of being, rather an ongoing process. You’ve got nothing to lose by asking someone how they’re doing - even the people who seem the most “happy”.
AMBASSADOR: JACK FREESTONE
Jack Freestone is a world-class surfer known for his smooth style and fearless approach in the water. Beyond competition, he's become a respected voice in surf culture and a committed advocate for sustainability and mental well-being.
AMBASSADORS: CONNOR WATSON & MARLEE SILVA
Connor Watson is a professional NRL player and proud Gamilaroi man who currently plays for the Sydney Roosters. Marlee Silva is a proud Gamilaroi and Dunghutti woman who works as a journalist and documentarian, and advocates for better representation of First Nations women on screen.
WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY 2023
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Let’s combat the way suicide is portrayed in society, come together, open up conversations and connect. We’re thinking of those who have been impacted by suicide today.
AMBASSADOR: BEREN HALL
We’re proud to welcome Beren Hall as an ambassador for In Pieces Together. A prolific filmmaker in the surf industry, Beren brings a unique blend of creativity, vulnerability, and passion to our mission.
AMBASSADOR: VAUGHAN BLAKEY
“When you’re a piece of something more than yourself, you begin to understand your value in the bigger picture… what you contribute. That’s why this means something to me.”
AMBASSADOR: ZEPPELIN HAMILTON
Zeppelin Hamilton is a proud Wiradjuri man and musician, fronting the band Velvet Trip and playing guitar for Dan Sultan.
AMBASSADOR: ELLIDY PULLIN
“After I lost Chump, I started the podcast 'Darling Shine' with my best mate, and it really opened the door for so many people to come to us with their stories of how they lost their loved ones and where that left them. And more often than not, we're finding that it's suicide.”
TATTOO ARTIST: GUMMY JOHNSTON
Gummy Johnston is one of Australia’s most highly regarded tattoo artists. The owner of legendary Thanks Tattoo in Sydney, Gummy channelled his own personal experiences with suicide into the artwork for the debut In Pieces activation in Sydney. He also continues to serve on the board of In Pieces.