
Letitia Cross
Rural Mental Health Coordinator, Rural Adversity Mental Health Program
Hunter New England and Western Local Health Districts
Letitia has been a RAMHP Coordinator for nine years, supporting communities across North Western NSW. She is a long‑standing advocate for rural Australia, combining a unique experience in agriculture, business and mental health.
Letitia had an initial career in agriculture, including production, trading and industry development. Additionally, she is an experienced businesswoman and company director across farming, agri-servicing, civil and higher education sectors. However, after seeing the cumulative impacts of rural adversities on individuals, families, and communities, she recognised the need for more effective and proactive mental health approaches. She retrained in Psychotherapy and Counselling fifteen years ago to be part of meaningful solutions.
Letitia blends clinical expertise, strategic thinking, business acumen, and a lifelong rural perspective to champion early intervention, workforce wellbeing, and practical, community‑led approaches to mental health.
SESSIONS
Day 2
2.30
Mental health engagement in rural, regional, and remote communities: Unpacking the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP)
Insights into the challenges faced in the communities RAMHP reaches;
RAMHP’s approach to building capacity among individuals and workplaces to identify and connect people to support;
Developing targeted strategies to promote safety and best practice in community-led initiatives.
Camilla Herbig, Senior Project Officer, Rural Adversity Mental Health Program, Grand Pacific Health
Letitia Cross, Rural Mental Health Coordinator, Rural Adversity Mental Health Program
Hunter New England and Western Local Health Districts