week’s team profile is Kurt Gidley. Kurt is an absolute legend and we are so appreciative to have such an incredibly talented, hard-working and genuine bloke as part of our team who generously donates his time supporting our initiatives to improve mental health outcomes. One of your best memories? How’s three sound- Our Wedding Day. The birth of my 3 beautiful girls. Captaining my home town NRL team, the Newcastle Knights. Favourite sporting team, musician/band or artist? Newcastle Knights of course. Silverchair/Oasis Favourite TV show/Movie? Dumb & Dumber due to funny memories with my brothers Best meal you’ve ever had? Danny’s Seafood, La Perouse. Sydney Best advice you have received Practice G.E.M daily.

• Gratitude
• Empathy
• Mindfulness

Why is youth mental health important to you? Youth mental health is important to me because I/we have a responsibility to nurture the next generation of people within our communities. I was very lucky to have wonderful mentors in my life and it is now my turn to connect and support young Australians during this phase of their lives.