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Big four accounting firm EY has teamed up with a charity organisation in a bid to start a national conversation on post-traumatic stress disorder.
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EY partners with charity to shed light on PTSD
01 August 2019
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FearLess PTSD Australia New Zealand, a charity that works with people living with the consequences of PTSD, has announced a new partnership with EY as it hosts its inaugural national conference on the Sunshine Coast on 21–23 August 2019.
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The FearLess conference will bring together the PTSD community, including those who are suffering from this acute form of brain injury, their families, the individuals and organisations that are providing assistance, whether that takes the form of medical treatment or social support, with a view to identifying what a national strategy for managing PTSD might look like.
“PTSD is a significant national problem that demands a national response from not only healthcare professionals, but also from government bodies, the corporate community, academia and community groups,” said FearLess PTSD Australia New Zealand chief executive Alex Gerrick.
“PTSD touches all parts of society, so we are thrilled that EY is supporting our cause and helping to generate more discussion on this pervasive issue that affects so many Australians.”
EY partner Luke Healy said the big four firm’s support of the FearLess conference aligns with the firm’s purpose of “building a better working world” for its people, clients and communities that it operates in.
“PTSD not only impacts individuals but also affects the broader community, and there is a real need to create greater awareness of the condition,” Mr Healy said.
“As a part of our commitment to creating a better working world, EY is working with FearLess to kickstart conversations that directly address how we can help those suffering PTSD, and in particular, how we can assist groups such as our armed forces, first responders and security forces that often suffer the most from this condition.”
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