The InterEdge Summit presented by Lifeline Narrm will explore the vital space where individual wellbeing and organisational responsibility intersect — highlighting how workplaces can foster environments that support mental health, safety, and genuine care.
Set in Melbourne, a city that has become a symbol of resilience following the global pandemic, this two-day national summit is a bold call to action. It will ignite a transformative conversation around mental health, workplace safety, and community care, bringing together thought leaders, industry experts, and people with lived experience.
Why This Summit Matters:
Australia is facing a mental health crisis that can no longer be ignored. In Victoria alone, suicide rates rose by 16% between 2022 and 2023—the highest number ever recorded in the state’s history. Behind these statistics are families, workplaces, and communities deeply impacted. The cost is not only personal, but organisational and societal. Melbourne—one of the hardest-hit cities in the world during the COVID-19 pandemic—has emerged as both a symbol of challenge and of resilience. The experience of isolation, disruption, and strain on mental health services has revealed the urgent need for systemic change. At the same time, the city’s collective strength makes it the right place to host a national conversation about how we respond. The InterEdge Summit presented by Lifeline Narrm is more than an event: it is a national call to action. It invites leaders, organisations, and communities to step forward together and reshape how mental health and psychosocial safety are addressed—at work, in policy, and in daily life.
A Shared Commitment:
Aligned with Lifeline Narrm’s values of compassion, connection, and community, this summit is a pivotal opportunity to:
- Drive a cultural shift where mental wellbeing is prioritised in practice, not just policy.
- Create environments where every individual feels seen, heard, and supported.
- Build a stronger, suicide-free Australia together.
This is not a talk fest. It is a moment for leadership, action, and change. By supporting the InterEdge Summit presented by Lifeline Narrm, sponsors will play a vital role in shaping safer workplaces and stronger communities—for today, and for generations to come.
Designed For:
- Passionate advocates of mental health
- Individuals with lived experiences
- Executive and HR leaders
- Workplace health and safety professionals
- Policy makers and public servants
- First responders and frontline workers
- Individuals with lived experience
- Educators and advocates
Your voice and actions can make a difference. Let’s come together to build mentally healthier workplaces and communities. Because mental health affects everyone and everyone can help create change.
What to Expect:
Over two transformative days, the conference will:
- Bring together global thought leaders and Australia’s most respected business voices, alongside people with lived experience, to share insights and challenge the status quo.
- Go beyond awareness to action, equipping leaders with practical tools, strategies, and skills to create psychologically safe, mentally healthy workplaces.
- Foster cross-sector collaboration between government, business, community organisations, and academia, driving new partnerships and shared responsibility.
- Amplify lived experience and cultural perspectives, ensuring inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally safe approaches are at the heart of the dialogue.
- Inspire leadership at every level, linking individual responsibility with organisational culture and systemic change.
Delegates will leave not only with knowledge, but with tangible strategies and commitments they can take back to their organisations and communities. The ripple effect will be profound: safer, healthier workplaces that strengthen resilience across the nation.
Themes
The key topics and discussions that will shape our Summit agenda.
The Ripple Effect: How Organisational Mental Health Impacts Families and Communities
The New Duty of Care: What Psychosocial Safety Really Looks Like in 2026
The Burnout Epidemic: Systemic Fix or Individual Responsibility?
Leading with Vulnerability: Redefining Leadership for Mentally Healthy Workplaces
The Role of Lived Experience in Workplace Mental Health Strategy
From Awareness to Action: Making Mental Health Training Stick
Intersectionality and Inclusion: Mental Health Across Diverse Workforces
Tech, AI and the Human Cost: Are Our Digital Workplaces Psychologically Safe?
Event Details
Everything you need to know about attending InterEdge Summit
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 3rd - Wednesday 4th March 2025
Centrepiece, Olympic Blvd, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
We want everyone to feel relaxed and at ease, so please come dressed in what makes you feel comfortable, while still being workplace appropriate.
A cloak room will be available.
Morning Tea, Conference Lunch and Afternoon Tea with refreshments are included. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice. Water stations available throughout.
We are passionate about fostering genuine, ongoing relationships and open conversations among Summit delegates. We’re intentionally creating an environment that encourages meaningful connection rather than facilitated networking sessions.
We invite you to make the most of the breaks throughout both days whether it's over a coffee, a shared reflection from a session, or a casual chat between events. These moments offer valuable opportunities to connect, share experiences, and learn from each other.
The more we talk, the more we grow and together, the more we can change.
Our team of photographers and videographers will be capturing the event. If you wish not to be captured, please let one of our on the ground staff know.
We encourage you to fully immerse yourself in the Summit experience, to step away from day-to-day distractions and be present in the conversations, ideas, and connections unfolding around you.
While we invite you to leave the office behind, we absolutely welcome the use of technology to support your learning and engagement. Feel free to use your devices to take notes, capture key insights, or access digital resources throughout the event.
Free WiFi will be available across the venue, and limited charging stations will be provided to help keep your devices powered. We want you to stay connected in the ways that matter most, to the content, to each other, and to the ideas that will help shape healthier, more supportive workplaces.
Parking is available at the Centrepiece Premium Car Park (Entrance D, Olympic Boulevard), conveniently located next to the venue and offering a capacity of 107 vehicles. We strongly recommend pre-booking as drive-up spaces are subject to availability.
Bookings close at midnight the night before the event.
If parking is sold out or unavailable, several private operators are located nearby:
Limited on-street parking is available along the Yarra River at the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Centrepiece is located within close proximity to the below Public Transport Options:
Train Stations
- Richmond Station
- Jolimont Station
- Flinders Street Station
Tram
- Tram 70 (Waterfront City Docklands – Wattle Park) from Flinders Street or Richmond Station, stops at Rod Laver Arena (Stop 7B), John Cain Arena (Stop 7C) and AAMI Park (Stop 7D).
- Tram 48 (North Balwyn – Victoria Harbour Docklands) and Tram 75 (Vermont South – Central Pier Docklands) stop at the MCG on Wellington Parade.
Bus
- The 246 bus (Elsternwick – Clifton Hill) stops at the corner of Olympic Boulevard and Punt Road.
Taxi
Our taxi rank is located next to Melbourne Park Oval on Olympic Boulevard, close to all venues and providing a safe, efficient way to hail a taxi.
Rideshare
The drop-off and pick-up point for rideshare services such as Uber is located outside John Cain Arena on Olympic Boulevard.
We ask guests not to order their rideshare service until they have reached the pick-up point to avoid congestion along Olympic Boulevard.
Bicycle Parking
We encourage guests to cycle to Melbourne Park.
Bicycle parking is available on Olympic Boulevard, outside Rod Laver Arena and John Cain Arena. To use the bicycle parking facility, cyclists must provide their own locks.
Note: management is not responsible for any loss or damage to bicycles parked on site.
We’re partnering with a selection of fantastic hotels in Melbourne to secure exclusive rates for our Summit delegates. We’re working to ensure you have access to convenient, comfortable accommodation options at the best possible value.
Stay tuned, details on partner hotels and booking links will be shared soon.