Tracy you are invited as a special guest of the Westerman Jilya Institute for Indigenous Mental Health Board to:

On 21 October 2023 in World Mental Health Month, The Westerman Jilya Institute for Indigenous Mental Health (“Jilya”) will hold our annual Indigenous Suicide Prevention Fundraising Gala.



The annual fundraiser commenced in 2021 to increase the number of Indigenous psychologists into our highest risk Aboriginal communities – sparked by the 13 deaths by suicide of Aboriginal young people in the Kimberley. It has become an inspiring night of hope and optimism in which we celebrate the achievements of our current students and announce our 2023 recipients! 

This year for the FIRST time, we will announce THREE recipients from Alice Springs a community that has struggled for two long with complex trauma and high needs. Jilya understands that this generational pain will only be addressed by developing permanent skills capacity in our highest risk communities. Because locals never leave! 

This year; now that our army of psychologists has grown to 41 funds raised will go towards developing a NATIONAL Indigenous Psychology Treatment and Assessment Service to value add to services on the ground

With just 6% of Indigenous people in mental health distress accessing services; Jilya wants to change that unacceptable statistic!

We do not need to look outside of our communities to be saved; to be rescued.  

Communities always know what they need; Jilya is providing the opportunities to ensure that! 

The stunning three-course gala dinner, with all-inclusive prestige wines and craft beer will be hosted by our MC, former ABC Perth Radio presenter, Geoff Hutchison and complemented by the stunning performances from: 

Bojesse Pigram | Kobi Morrison | Corroboree for Life | Maatakitj

Joining them will be our special guest, Tasma Walton, our very own Dr Tracy Westerman AM who will deliver a captivating Keynote and an exclusive video appearance from, the multi award winning country music artist, Kasey Chambers. 

Please join Dr Tracy Westerman AM, and The Jilya Board at Winthrop Hall, UWA for a night of hope, optimism and a celebration of Indigenous talent and excellence. 

For more information on our incredible artists click here

5:00pm VIP Event, Winthrop Hall undercroft with drinks and canapes

6:30pm Gala Dinner, Winthrop Hall

10:30pm Gala Dinner Concludes

Dress: Cocktail

As our special guest your ticket is complimentary, however as a small charity we would also be very grateful if you are able to pay for ticket costs. If you'd like to purchase your $300 ticket in lieu of accepting a complimentary one please click on the "Purchase Tickets' button in the RSVP options.

Our fundraising goal to open our very own National Indigenous Psychology Clinic and Psychological Assessment Service is $600,000.

This service will deliver culturally and clinically valid services to our clients and value add to existing services on the ground in high-risk communities. 

Jilya would like to acknowledge this event would not be possible without the generous support of all of our artists, event sponsors and the University of Western Australia.