Speakers

Leyly Farias is the founder of Last Strike, a Sydney-based initiative dedicated to mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and community support. With over 14 years of hands-on experience in the construction industry—starting at a time when women made up just a small fraction of on-site workers—Leyly has witnessed firsthand the pressures, culture, and silent struggles faced by tradespeople every day.

Now a qualified domestic violence counsellor, she combines real-world industry insight with professional counselling expertise to deliver practical, relatable support programs. Her work focuses on breaking stigma, encouraging open conversations, and providing accessible pathways to help—particularly in high-risk environments like construction.

Driven by personal experience and a deep commitment to making a difference, Leyly’s mission is simple but powerful: to ensure that every worker knows they matter, they are heard, and they are never alone especially in industries where speaking up is often the hardest step.