Alex Li

I support loved ones in my life facing various challenges, including complex trauma, chronic suicidality, and depression, for over 15 years. I walked this journey blindly; until a simple ‘how are YOU?’ from a service provider introduced me to a world of carer support, education, and community. My experiences – as a ‘hidden carer’, and as a first-generation immigrant – informed my focus on empowering carers who are unaware of their identity, and those from CALD communities who face specific and additional challenges not shared by the mainstream. I engage with the carer community through representation, advocacy, and education. I do so through peak bodies, local health organisations, and advocating with my loved ones on systemic issues. Apart from my life as a supporter, I have a 20-year professional life in policy, strategy, research, and training. I’ve practiced in international education, management consulting, and academic research. Away from these I enjoy learning Auslan (to address my own hard-of-hearing), reading (both for curiosity and leisure), and the outdoors.