Past Speakers

Nathan Bishop

Founder of PALS, bringing young people together to support their community.

Kate Kirwin

Founder and CEO of She Codes Australia and 2024 WA Young Australian of the Year

Maddy Prespakis

AFLW midfielder and inspiring role model, leading change through talent, passion and leadership.

Ashleigh Nelson

Ashleigh Nelson, Olympic gold medalist, field hockey star, and advocate for mental health.

Ameera Lee

Paralympic archer, MS advocate, and single mother inspiring others through sport and resilience.

Josh Reid Jones

Founder of the Just Be Nice Project, Josh Reid Jones leads collaborative, practical social impact.

Hannah Beazley

Hannah Beazley is an MLA for Victoria Park, focused on community welfare, education, and sustainabil

Taryn Brumfitt

Keynote Speaker, Global Impact Entrepreneur, Filmmaker, Author, 2023 Australian of the Year

Ben Healy

Founder of GiveWrite, WA Youth Award winner, creating impact through service and educational equity.

Caitlin Parker

Australia’s first female Olympic boxing medallist inspiring youth through resilience and leadership.

Craig Hollywood

Founder of Short Back & Sidewalks and 2022 WA Local Hero, creating change through community care.

Mack Horton

Olympic Gold Medallist , Advocate for Clean Sport, and Mentor in High-Performance Leadership

Jack Berne

16-Year-Old Finalist, Australian of the Year (NSW Local Hero), Raised $1.6M+ for Aussie Farmers

Dan Aubin

Communication Specialist, Keynote Speaker & Leadership Coach, Founder of Daring Humans

Sarah Williams

Founder and CEO of What Were You Wearing Australia

Dylan Conway

2025 QLD Young Australian of the Year Finalist, Ex Australian Army Officer and Charity Founder

Heather Croall

Adelaide Fringe CEO, Artistic Director and Documentary Producer

Harry Garside

Olympic Bronze Medallist, Professional Boxer & Mental Health Advocate

Liam O'Connell

Regional advocate, international facilitator, mental health leader, empowering youth nationwide.

Chanelle Morris

Overcoming limits, embracing independence, and empowering others through bold advocacy.

Brooke Hanson

Olympic Gold and Silver Medallist and Advocate for Living a Purpose-Driven Life.

Isaiah Dawe

2023 NSW Young Australian of the Year and Founder of ID. Know Yourself, supporting Indigenous youth.

Amber Brock-Fabel

2025 SA Young Australian of the Year and Founder of South Australian Youth Forum

Isabella Choate

An advocate for Disability, Mental Health, and LGBTQIA+ communities, founded Perth's Pride Festival.

Nick Mihailou

The co-founder of Heffron.ai, having raised $700,000 to advance AI-driven business solutions.

Milly Bannister

Founder of youth mental health charity ALLKND, empowering youth through mental health initiatives.

Nicholas Marchesi

The co-founder of Orange Sky, which provides free laundry and showers to the homeless in Australia.

Nick Pearce

Co-founder and CEO of HoMie a streetwear company that helps young people affected by homelessness.

Lucy Thomas

CEO and Co-Founder of Project Rockit, empowering youth against bullying and fostering social change.

Tremane Baxter-Edwards

17 year old Indigenous community leader, passionate advocate for youth education.

Kurt Jones

Co-Exist Founder, 2024 Young Achiever Award winner empowering environmental change.

Noah Yang

Founder of We Are Mobilise & Named Australia’s Top 100 Future Leaders by AFR

Fiona Sanford

CEO of The Flourish Journey

Zara Seidler

Co-Founder of The Daily Aus – Australia's Largest Youth News Publication

Nathan Strempel

Trusted Youth Speaker, Inspiring Resilience & Success

Gareth Shanthikumar

Co Founder of MAN UP, Wellness Mentor and Empowerment Coach

Krushnadevsinh (Kano) Ravalji

Founder of Third Culture Australia and Youth Commissioner of the Victorian Multicultural Commission

Bradley J Dryburgh

Cystic fibrosis advocate, resilience through marathons, inspirational storyteller.

Ethan Buzza

Young entrepreneur and founder of Droneify at the age of fourteen

Brooke McIntosh

Mental Health Advocate's 1600-Kilometer Charity Runner Inspires Resilience and Hope

Varsha Yajman

Varsha is a 21-year-old speaker, podcaster and advocate for climate justice and mental health

Cooper Chapman

Professional Surfer, Founder of the Good Human Factory, and Host of @goodhumanspod

Felicity Graham

Felicity graham is the 2023 winner of the South Australian Young Australian Achiever Award

Amanda Marshall

International Leadership Facilitator, Education Consultant and Empowerment Specialist

Brett Connellan

SURFER, SHARK ATTACK SURVIVOR, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER, STORY TELLER

Lottie Dalziel

Lottie Dalziel is a journalist, sustainability expert and speaker

Jeremy Hunt

Jeremy Hunt co-founded The VacSeen Project in early 2021 to help homeless people access vaccines

Nick Dempsey

Nick was left a quadriplegic after breaking his neck in a swimming pool accident

Amy Tobin

The 27-year-old has used a wheelchair all her life but two years ago she ran for the first time.

Katie Sarah

Aussie mum becomes first woman to complete death-defying mountaineering feat

Scott Guerini

Scott founded Scott's Great Walk for Telethon in 2010 when he was 4 years old

Mandy Dante

CEO and Founder of Flourish Girl, TEDx Speaker and Australian Accredited Facilitator

Bonnie Ryan-Rowe

International Speaker, Youth Mentor and Program Facilitator

Madhavi Nawana Parker

Director, Positive Minds Australia

Kendall Whyte

Founder and CEO, Blue Tree Project, WA Young Australian of the Year 2022

Corey Tutt

Founder and CEO of Deadly Science, NSW Young Australian of the Year 2020, Author

Annie Flamsteed

Athlete, Founder and CEO of iNSPIRETEK

Eleanor Carey

Innovator, Leader and First Australian Woman to Row Across the Mid-Pacific Ocean

Alexis McDonald

CEO & Founder of HerHelp, a top social networking platform supporting woman globally.

Marcus Wong

Humanitarian filmmaker and photographer uplifting underrepresented voices.

Ben Broadbridge

Beyond All Bounds offers practical mental health skills and training, reducing suicide rates in AU

Mitch Wallis

Mitch Wallis is a leading figure in mental health, dedicated to empowering others to feel understood

Nasir Sobhani

Nasir Sobhani, ‘The Streets’ Barber,’ offers free haircuts and shaves to the homeless in Melbourne.

Ronni Kahn AO

Founder & Visionary in Residence of OzHarvest

Hunter Johnson

Founder of The Man Cave, promoting young men's emotional health, and STUFF™, a men's care brand.

Morgan Hipworth

Morgan, a rising culinary star, began baking at seven, sold treats to cafes, and is now a bestsellin

Dr James Muecke AM

Dr. James Muecke, South Australian ophthalmologist and blindness prevention pioneer, was named Austr

Eloise Hall

Co-founder and Managing Director of TABOO, a social enterprise focused on eradicating period poverty

Holly Ransom

Globally renowned speaker, content curator, and master questioner, challenging the status quo.

Daniel Flynn

Daniel Flynn is one of Australia's most successful entrepreneurs.

Robbie Figg

GM at Happiness Co, creates engaging mental health programs, empowering workplaces nationwide.

Maddie Hedderwick

Tari Kumari

International Accelerated Learning Facilitator, Refugee Rights Advocate and Leadership Consultant

Wil Massara

Founder of Youth Leadership Academy Australia & 2025 WA Young Changemaker of the Year

Heather Miller

CEO and Founder of The Kindness Hub, Social Engineer and Adventure Coach