Tasmanian LiFE Awards – 2025 Nominee
Outstanding Contribution LiFE Award
The Outstanding Contribution LiFE Award recognises individuals in Tasmania who work to reduce the rate and impact of suicide. Whether they are volunteers or working in paid positions, their efforts, insight, and initiative make our communities stronger and more resilient. They provide the necessary tools to those struggling with the idea that life is not worth living and support individuals and communities. They advocate for better services in suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.
Kylie Delaney
Kylie has dedicated 18 years of her life to her work in the mental health sector, with a particular focus on complex PTSD and suicide. As a person with lived experience of mental ill-health and disability, she continues to dedicate her expertise to her profession and community, no matter what is going on for her. She is the definition of strength.
Kylie became aware of the lack of services and the strong sense of community in Tasmania after moving from the mainland several years ago. She has embedded her understanding into her work at Wellways as a Program Coordinator and into her personal time, where she has built networks to support connections between the community and support services.
Kylie is passionate about addressing the gaps in services that she faced when going through her diagnosis and treatment. She strongly advocates for changes to processes and legislation to prevent trauma and make sure that services are inclusive. She regularly attends walks, vigils and events to bring attention to mental health and suicide.
Despite her own struggles, Kylie is always focused on supporting others. Her positive, strength-based approach actively encourages and empowers others on their journey. She is always working to become the best version of herself to provide better support to others. Kylie once shared that if she stopped one person from dying by suicide, her job would be done. There is no doubt that her dedication has saved more than one life.
