; Jorgen Gullestrup

A plumber and suicidologist with a passion for making a difference.  

Jorgen is a plumber and suicidologist.  He is currently a PhD Candidate researching the topic “Male Help-offering in suicide prevention”.  He holds a Masters of suicidology, a Graduate Certificate in Suicide Prevention, Diploma in Community Welfare and Development and an Associate Diploma in Labour Studies. He also studied Law at QUT for a number of years. 

He is the co-author of 12 published articles and a book-chapter within the field of suicidology.  He has delivered keynote presentations in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and India.  He is a 2017 Churchill Fellow researching “Workplace initiatives in mental health and suicide prevention globally” and as awarded Suicide Prevention Australia’s LIFE Award for leadership to the sector in 2018.   
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Jorgen has lived experience of suicide and poor mental health.  This experience is fundamental to his practice.  He is currently Suicide Prevention Australia’s lived experience advisor.  He is also a member of the Queensland Mental Health and Drugs Council.  

His work experience spans from licensed plumber, workplace health and safety researcher, senior union official, not-for-profit leader, mental health, and suicide prevention.  He is married to Kanitta and the proud father of four – Lars, Daniel, Carmen and Yada.