Meet others who understand mito. Join a relaxed conversation with people who understand life with mito. You can share, ask questions, listen, or just be there.
Date
Wed 5 Aug 2026
Cost
Free
Accessibility
Our events are captioned
10:30 am AEST
to
11:30 am AEST
Below are the start times based on State/Territory:
After you register, we will send you a confirmation email with the event details.
About the event
This relaxed conversation is for people with a connection to mito. This includes people living with mito, family members, carers and supporters.
It is a chance to meet others in the mito community and hear from people with shared experiences. You do not need to prepare anything. There is no pressure to share, and you can join in the way that feels right for you. Some people come to share their story or ask questions. Others come to listen or spend time with people who understand.
Shelley and Matthew are members of the mito community and will guide the conversation.
It is a warm and respectful space. You do not need to explain everything from the start or have the right words ready. You may be new to mito, have lived with mito for many years, or support someone close to you; you are welcome to join.
This event is not for people with no personal connection to mito.
This means it is not for research, study, work, or service needs. To learn more about mito or lived experience, please get in touch with Mito Foundation.
Before you attend
Our events are held online or in person.
- For online events, we will send you the joining details after you register.
- For in-person events, the location and arrival details will be listed on the event page or shared after you register.
All Mito Foundation events are captioned. If you need other support to take part, such as help joining online, mobility access, or another adjustment, please contact us before the event.
Please read our event guidelines before attending. They explain what to expect and how we help keep Mito Foundation events respectful, inclusive and safe.
Meet your hosts
Shelley Beverley
Shelley is from South Africa and now lives in Tasmania. She has mito, and mito is part of her family story.
Shelley wants more people to know about mito. She helps people feel heard, welcome and part of the mito community.
Matthew Barker
Matthew lives in Melbourne, Victoria. He has mito and knows the value of meeting others who understand. Matthew enjoys travel. He brings hope and care to the conversation. He wants people to feel welcome and part of the mito community.
Contact us
Call Mito Foundation's Helpline for more information or assistance on
Please note the Helpline is available Monday to Friday, excluding NSW public holidays.
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