Kirsten Fogg is an Australian-Canadian award-winning essayist, journalist and public speaker focussed on suicide prevention, Life Promotion and empowering women.

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Kirsten brings authenticity and inspiration to her work, speaking to the difficult topic of suicide with grace and compassion. Her ability to hold space with such elegance invited meaningful reflection and genuine sharing.
-- Sarah (RN, CNP, MPH)

Organising Committee for the 2025 Suicide Awareness Conference Simcoe Muskoka.

Kirsten is a unique and caring presence for survivors of suicide loss. As she shared her experience of suicide loss in a variety of contexts, I’ve come to appreciate her first-hand experience with suicide loss, her tremendous empathy for the journey of loss and valuable insight that helps survivors come to terms with a life-altering experience.
-- Alex Shendelman ( He/Him )

Program Manager, Traumatic Loss Survivor Program, Distress Centres of Greater Toronto

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As an immigrant and an Australian I acknowledge my homeland Meanjin, also known as Brisbane, and pay my respects to the traditional custodians of the land, the Turrbal and Yuggera people, to their elders, past present and emerging. I also respectfully acknowledge the Mississaugas of the Anishinabeg, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and the Wendat people, the traditional custodians of the land on which I currently live, write and walk, also called Toronto.

If you or someone you know is in crisis or you’re concerned about them, call or text 988 (Canada’s new Suicide Crisis Helpline). Kids Help Phone call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT.  Indigenous Peoples call 1-855-242-3310. If you’re in imminent danger call 911 or go to Emergency.

Kirsten Fogg

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