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Lyndon Davis

Artist, Educator and Cultural Performer

Lyndon Davis is a Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi artist, educator, and cultural performer whose work reflects a deep connection to Country. Raised on the Sunshine Coast by his grandmother, Lyndon learnt many traditional stories that continue to inspire his art, which depicts the flora, fauna, sounds, and creation stories of Kabi Kabi Country using visual storytelling and sound.

An internationally recognised performer and founder of the Gubbi Gubbi Dance troupe, Lyndon has shared culture and performance with audiences including Queen Elizabeth II, Dalai Lama, and Australian Prime Ministers. Passionate about cultural education and community connection, he continues to work closely with schools and community groups across the region, inspiring future generations through story, dance, and art.

TY Alexander

Buddhist Scholar, Meditation Practitioner and Teacher

T.Y. Alexander met Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Nepal in 1974. Following a one-month meditation retreat at Kopan Monastery, she was ordained as a nun in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and remained ordained for nine years.

Since moving to Australia in 1985, T.Y. has taught and led retreats through the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition and other community projects, including Cittamani Hospice Service in later years. She brings decades of experience in Buddhist practice, reflection, and compassionate community care.

Reverend Lydia Fairhall

Anglican Minister, Singer/song writer + artist

Lydia Fairhall is a Worimi woman, Anglican Priest, musician, speaker and contemplative practitioner whose work weaves together spirituality, creativity, community, and human connection. With a background in music, First Nations arts leadership, and community development, Lydia has spent many years working across the arts, culture, and community sectors, including in the fields of conscious leadership and the next economy.

Drawing from the Christian contemplative tradition, embodied practice, pastoral care, and Indigenous ways of knowing, Lydia creates spaces that are grounded, accessible, and deeply human. She is passionate about sustaining hope and helping people remain connected to themselves, to one another, and to the sacred, particularly in seasons of grief, uncertainty, change, and transition.

Ven. Tsultrim

Buddhist Nun, Counsellor with a Master of International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution

Venerable Tsultrim (Carla Pearse) has studied Buddhism since 1998 and was ordained in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition in 2009 at Chenrezig Institute. She spent several years in India and Nepal studying with Tibetan Buddhist teachers, undertaking retreat, and visiting pilgrimage sites.

Tsultrim has led retreats and workshops internationally on mindfulness, grief and loss, spiritual care at end of life, and applying Buddhist teachings in everyday life. She previously worked as a Spiritual Care Practitioner with Karuna Hospice Services and also has extensive experience in suicide prevention and community support. She holds a Bachelor of Counselling, a Bachelor of Social Science (Social and Public Policy), and a Master of International Studies (Peace and Conflict Resolution).

Dr Matthew Cooper

Palliative Care Specialist, Cittamani Board Member

Dr Matthew Cooper is a Palliative Care Specialist working with the Sunshine Coast Palliative Care Service, with a focus on the rural areas of the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, as well as rural and remote Queensland.  Alongside his clinical work, Matthew supports community conversations about advance care planning, end-of-life care, and how we approach death and dying.

Ven. Lhagsam

Buddhist nun, Cittamani Spiritual Coordinator

Venerable Lhagsam has been involved with Cittamani Hospice Service since its very beginnings, attending the initial community meeting at Chenrezig Institute to explore the possibility of creating the service. With a background in nursing and a Post Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care from Flinders University, she was ordained as a Buddhist Nun in 2000. Over the past 30 years, she has held many roles within Cittamani and describes this work as the most rewarding of her life, continually inspired by the clients, families, and staff she encounters.

Jane Hutton

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Narrative Therapist, Cittamani Board Member – Panel Facilitator

Jane Hutton BSWK (Hons) UQ is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Narrative Therapist and clinical supervisor with more than 38 years’ experience across mental health, family therapy, education and palliative care. Jane helped establish the Clinical Masters of Social Work at the University of Queensland and has presented workshops internationally through the Dulwich Centre’s Narrative Therapy programs.

A long-standing clinical supervisor and board member with Cittamani Hospice, Jane brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion and practical insight to conversations around care, connection and meaning. She will facilitate our panel discussion, guiding thoughtful and engaging conversation throughout the day.