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Abdi Aden

Abdi Aden grew up in Mogadishu until the outbreak of Somalia’s devastating civil war […]

Alexandra Collier

Alexandra Collier is an award-winning Melbourne writer who has written for theatre, screen and […]

Alice Pung OAM

Alice Pung OAM is an award-winning author, journalist, lawyer and educator from Melbourne. Her […]

Amani Haydar

Amani Haydar is an award-winning writer, visual artist, lawyer and advocate for women’s health […]

Andrew Rule

Crime and catastrophe and racing is his beat. Writing and speaking is his craft. […]

Angela Pippos

Angela Pippos is an award-winning journalist, presenter, documentary-maker, author and political adviser. For three […]

Anna Goldsworthy

Anna Goldsworthy is one of Australia’s leading cultural figures: an award-winning pianist, writer, and […]

Annie Woollard

“The greatest threat to our planet is that someone else will save it.” – […]

Arabella Forge

Arabella Forge is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), television presenter and food writer. She […]

Benjamin Law

Benjamin Law is an Australian writer and broadcaster. He’s the author of The Family Law (2010), Gaysia (2013), […]

Beverley Wang

Beverley Wang is a popular MC, speaker and moderator who has interviewed cultural heavyweights […]

Bic Walker

Bic Walker, a native of Vietnam, fled her war-torn homeland in 1979 at the […]

Bri Lee

Bri Lee is a Sydney-based author, academic, and activist. As an author, Bri published […]

Brook McCarthy

Brook McCarthy is an international speaker, facilitator and coach who is obsessed by the […]

Carly Findlay

Carly Findlay OAM is an award-winning writer, speaker and appearance activist. Her first book, […]

Celeste Liddle

Celeste Liddle is an Arrernte woman, an opinion writer, a trade unionist and public […]

Claire Dunn

Claire Dunn is a writer, educator, journalist and barefoot explorer. Claire worked for many […]

Claire Madden

Claire Madden is a leading voice internationally on Generation Z. As an author, social […]

Clare Bowditch

Clare Bowditch is a best-selling ARIA Award winning musician (Best Female), Logie Nominated actor […]

Clare Wright

Professor Clare Wright OAM is an award-winning historian, author, broadcaster and public commentator who […]

Compostable Kate / Kate Flood

Kate Flood is a sustainability educator and bestselling author on a mission to make […]

Craig Foster AM

Craig Foster AM is a well-known former athlete, broadcaster and social justice campaigner. With […]

Damon Young

Damon is a philosopher and writer. He is the author/editor of twelve books, including […]

Daniel Witthaus

Daniel Witthaus believes you can change the world one cuppa at a time. He has […]

Danny Blay

Danny Blay is a policy advisor and trainer preventing family violence and violence against […]

Danny Katz

Danny Katz is a Canadian-born author and newspaper columnist who writes for The Age, […]

David Astle

David Astle is a man of words. Whether he’s lacing them into fiendish crosswords […]

David Hunt

David Hunt is a writer, satirist and historian. He is the author of Girt: […]

David Leser

David Leser is a multi-award winning journalist who has worked in Australia, North America, […]

David McLean

David McLean has been running creative writing workshops as a form of reflective practice […]

David Roland

Dr David Roland is a writer, speaker and psychologist. He worked as a clinical […]

Diana Sayed

Diana is the former Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Muslim Women’s Centre for […]

Donna Campisi

Donna Campisi embodies the spirit of adventure and resilience. From spearheading a successful fundraising […]

Dr Akuch Kuol Anyieth

Dr Akuch Kuol Anyieth is an anti-violence, crime, justice, and legal scholar and consultant. […]

Dr Anika Molesworth

Dr Anika Molesworth is a thought-leader of food systems resilience, climate change, a researcher […]

Dr Joanne Orlando

Dr Joanne Orlando resets our digital habits to feel more present and back in control […]

Dr Jodi Richardson

Dr. Jodi Richardson is the go-to speaker for schools and workplaces looking to empower […]

Dr Joëlle Gergis

Dr Joëlle Gergis is an award-winning climate scientist and writer. She is an internationally […]

Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert

Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert is the author of the remarkable memoir The Uncaged Sky, which […]

Dr Leslie Cannold

Dr Leslie Cannold is an author, teacher, ethicist and commentator. Her book What, No […]

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Dr Mark Williams

Dr Mark is an internationally renowned neuroscientist who has presented to audiences world-wide. He […]

Dr Matt Beard

Dr Matt Beard is a dad, husband and moral philosopher with an academic background […]

Dr Michael Hewitt-Gleeson

Michael Hewitt-Gleeson is recognised as the father of x10 Thinking. The Visiting Fellow in […]

Dr Niraj Lal

Dr Niraj Lal has won awards for renewable energy research, broadcasting, and human rights […]

Dr Paul Callaghan

Paul Callaghan is an Aboriginal man belonging to the land of the Worimi people, […]

Dr Phoebe Hart

Dr Phoebe Hart has a passion for social justice, education and the environment, and […]

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Dr Susan Carland

Dr Susan Carland is an academic, author, and social commentator. She has a PhD […]

Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie

In the age of AI, it won’t be the tech skills that matter the […]

Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah

Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah is a prominent Australian author, academic, human rights advocate, former lawyer […]

Ed Le Brocq

Ed Le Brocq is a musical adventurer, teacher, writer, broadcaster and transgender man. He […]

Eliza Hull

Eliza regularly runs workshops in Disability Awareness Training and has written training for major […]

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Elizabeth Kulas

Elizabeth Kulas is a Peabody Award-winning broadcaster, journalist and podcast host. Her particular passion […]

Eric Campbell

Eric Campbell is one of Australia’s best-known and most experienced foreign correspondents. Since 1996 […]

Erin Rhoads

Erin Rhoads talks and writes about the difference we can make by reducing our […]

Esther McKay

Esther Mckay is a retired forensic investigator, bestselling author and social justice campaigner. She […]

Fadi Chalouhy

When no country in the world recognises you as a citizen…life is an obstacle! […]

Fiona Wright

Fiona Wright is a writer, editor and critic. Her book of essays Small Acts […]

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Gabrielle Chan

Gabrielle Chan has been a journalist for more than 30 years. She has been […]

George Megalogenis

George Megalogenis is one of Australia’s leading political and economic thinkers. He is an […]

Georgie Stone

Georgie Stone OAM is an actor, speaker, writer and transgender rights activist. Georgie is […]

Hannah Bath

Hannah Bath is an actor, writer, comedian, and facilitator working at the intersection of […]

Hon Mary Delahunty GAICD

Mary Delahunty has a strong and respected voice in public affairs, media and the […]

Isabelle Oderberg

Isabelle Oderberg was born in Melbourne but moved to Hong Kong soon after, spending […]

Jacinta Parsons

Jacinta Parsons is a broadcaster, writer and public speaker who currently cohosts the Friday […]

Jade Miles

“Every decision we make has an impact – on other humans, creatures and ecosystems. […]

Jake Gablonski

Jake Gablonski is a Wiradjuri storyteller, media presenter, keynote speaker and author whose work […]

Jane Clifton

Jane Clifton is the genuine show-business all-rounder. Actress, singer, writer and registered civil celebrant. […]

Jane Elms

The modern world is full of stressful complexities which often seem overwhelming and contribute […]

Jane Gilmore

Jane Gilmore is a writer, feminist and PhD candidate from Melbourne. She has been […]

Jane Gleeson-White

Jane Gleeson-White is freelance writer and speaker based in Sydney. She has an honours […]

Jason Ball

Jason Ball is the 2017 Young Australian of the Year for Victoria, best known […]

Jennifer Wong

Jennifer Wong is a writer, comedian, and curator. She is the co-author of Chopsticks or […]

Jess Hill

Jess Hill is a Walkley-award winning investigative journalist, author and educator, and one of […]

Jill Stark

With a passion for equality, social justice and mental health, Jill Stark is fascinated […]

Joel Mckerrow

Joel Mckerrow is the go-to speaker for Creativity Driven Transformation. He has spent the last […]

Jonica Newby

After more than two decades gracing Australia’s TV screens, award winning science broadcaster and […]

Judy Horacek

Judy Horacek is an award winning Australian cartoonist, children’s book illustrator and writer, known […]

Justin Heazlewood

Justin Heazlewood has written four books including Dream Burnie which was released in 2025. […]

Karen Iles

Karen Iles is an Aboriginal lawyer and survivor advocate inspiring inclusion through courage and […]

Katrina Marson

Katrina Marson is a criminal lawyer, author and advocate. She is an expert in […]

Khadija Gbla

Differences in culture and background are simply that – differences. Not better or worse, […]

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Kirli Saunders OAM

Kirli Saunders (OAM) is a proud Gunai Woman and award-winning multidisciplinary artist and consultant. […]

Lauren Burns

Dr Lauren Burns is an aeronautical engineer, advocate and writer. She is a published […]

Linda Jaivin

Linda Jaivin is an internationally published Australian author, translator, essayist, cultural commentator, novelist and […]

Lisa Leong

Lisa Leong is a broadcaster, author and facilitator who presents Sundays on ABC Radio […]

Lucy Thomas

Growing up, Lucy Thomas always figured that “someone should really do something about bullying.” […]

Luke Atkins

Luke Atkins is an ultra-endurance runner and personal safety expert. Luke has represented Australia […]

Luke Kennedy

Luke S. Kennedy is one of Australia’s most sought after Speaker for Primary Schools, […]

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Maggie Hamilton

Writer and social researcher Maggie Hamilton gives frequent talks and lectures; is a regular […]

Marcia Langton AO

Professor Marcia Langton is one of Australia’s most important voices for Indigenous Australia. She […]

Mariam Issa

Speaker, author, storyteller, community builder. At age 30, Mariam Issa moved to a suburb […]

Mariam Veiszadeh

Mariam Veiszadeh is an award-winning human rights advocate, lawyer, diversity and inclusion practitioner, contributing […]

Mark Dobson

THE MAN BEHIND THE TALENT “Mark shrinks what is insurmountable into the activities that […]

Mark Isaacs

Mark is an author, a writer, a mentor, a teacher, a researcher, a photographer […]

Mark McCrindle

Mark McCrindle is an award-winning social researcher, best-selling author, TedX speaker and influential thought […]

Matt Wicking

A creative and inspiring speaker, Matt Wicking is a long-time advocate for environmental and […]

Matthew Evans

Matthew Evans is a food writer, farmer, television broadcaster and chef. Based in Southern […]

Maxine McKew

Maxine McKew has a background in journalism and politics. For many years she was […]

Megan Flamer

Megan Flamer works at the intersection of personal development and innovation, bringing mindful deep […]

Melissa Meagher

Melissa Meagher brings with her a warmth and passion for her topic, with first-hand […]

Michael Robotham

Michael Robotham is an internationally celebrated crime writer whose books have been translated into […]

Michelle Gallaher

Michelle Gallaher is a Melbourne-based award winning entrepreneur, author and advocate for the Australian […]

Michelle Law

Michelle Law is a writer and actor based on Gadigal Land (Sydney, Australia). She […]

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Mike Rolls

For Mike Rolls, adversity is a part of life, it’s not a question of […]

Nakkiah Lui

Nakkiah Lui is a writer/actor/director and Gamillaroi/Torres Strait Islander woman. She began her playwriting […]

Nazeem Hussain

Nazeem Hussain has fast become one of the biggest stars of Australian comedy, and […]

Nicole Lee

Nicole Lee is a family violence survivor and passionate advocator. After suffering a decade […]

Nikki Gemmell

Nikki Gemmell is the beloved, best selling author of some 22 books, as well […]

Nyadol Nyuon

Nyadol Nyuon is a lawyer, community advocate, writer, and accomplished public speaker. Nyadol Nyuon […]

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Peter Charleston

Peter Charleston is a counselling and coaching psychologist and an expert in blending professional […]

Phil Barker

Phil Barker is the author of The Revolution of Man, a manifesto for a […]

Rabia Siddique

Rabia Siddique – International Speaker, Humanitarian Lawyer, Leadership Consultant, and Change Maker Rabia Siddique […]

Rick Morton

Rick Morton is an award-winning journalist and author. His debut memoir One Hundred Years […]

Rocky Scopelliti

Rocky Scopelliti is a world-renowned Futurologist whose purpose is to ‘create confidence in our […]

Ron Murray

Uncle Ron Murray is a senior Elder of the Wamba Wamba people, based on […]

Ros Ben-Moshe

Ros Ben-Moshe is a Laughter, Wellbeing and Positivity author, academic and practitioner. She is […]

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Rosie Thomas

Rosie Thomas has dedicated the last 14 years to growing Australia’s youth-driven movement against […]

Ruth Clare

Ruth Clare is a Melbourne-based author and speaker. Her memoir Enemy: A Daughter’s Story […]

Sally Goldner AM

Sally Goldner AM is a pioneer in Victoria’s queer communities. Her breadth, depth and […]

Sally Morris

Sally Morris is on a mission to prevent suicide and improve the mental health […]

Sally Rugg

Sally Rugg is National Director at Australians for a Murdoch Royal Commission and was […]

Sally Warhaft

Sally Warhaft is a Melbourne broadcaster, anthropologist and writer and the host of the […]

Sam Drummond

Sam Drummond is a powerful speaker who gets to the heart of some of […]

Sam Lane

Sam Lane is a pioneering broadcast journalist and author. Her award-winning work spans print, […]

Samantha Floreani

Samantha Floreani is one of Australia’s most prominent digital rights activists. She is currently […]

Samantha Gash

Authentic. Personable. Empowering. Marathon runner Samantha Gash’s heartfelt story brings people on a journey […]

Sami Shah

Sami Shah is a multi-award winning writer, comedian and former co-host of Breakfast on […]

Sammy J

Sammy J is an Australian comedian, author, composer and broadcaster. He’s performed around the […]

Santilla Chingaipe

Santilla Chingaipe is a Zambian-born filmmaker, historian and author whose work excavates the stories […]

Sarah Firth

Sarah Firth (she/her) is based on Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne, Australia. She is a neurodivergent […]

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Sarah Hayden

Sarah Hayden is a social worker, psychotherapist. Her writing, advocacy, and speaking focuses on […]

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Sarah Holland-Batt

Sarah Holland-Batt is a Prime Minister’s Literary Award-winning poet, editor and critic, an Associate […]

Sarah Malik

Sarah Malik is a Walkley Award–winning journalist, author and broadcaster. She has written for […]

Sarah Wilson

Sarah Wilson is a multi-New York Times and Amazon best-selling author, podcaster, international keynote speaker, […]

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Sean Dooley

Sean Dooley is an Australian writer, comedian, conservationist and birdwatcher. He is the senior […]

Shelley Ware

Shelley Ware is a proud Yankunytjatjara and Wirangu woman from Adelaide, South Australia, who […]

Sian Prior

Sian Prior is probably best known as an ABC radio presenter, a columnist and […]

Sisonke Msimang

Sisonke Msimang is the author of Always Another Country: A memoir of Exile and […]

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Sonia Orchard

Sonia Orchard is an award-winning author, survivor advocate, writing teacher, speaker and festival founder […]

Steve Mushin

Steve Mushin is an industrial designer, author, illustrator and science storyteller. He collaborates with […]

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Tammy van Wisse

Tammy van Wisse is sheer inspiration. She has swum one-and-a-half times around the planet, […]

Tarang Chawla

Tarang Chawla is a recovering lawyer, storyteller, campaigner and activist. Tarang is the co-founder […]

Tasneem Chopra OAM

Born in Kenya, as a fifth generation of East African birth with Indian origins, […]

Thomas Mayo

Thomas Mayo is a leading voice in human rights advocacy and an award-winning author. […]

Tim Costello

Rev Tim Costello directs Ethical Voice and is one of Australia’s most respected community […]

Tim Dean

Tim Dean is an award-winning philosopher, science writer, facilitator and the author of How […]

Toby Walsh

Toby Walsh is one of the world’s leading researchers in artificial intelligence. He is […]

Tony Wilson

Tony Wilson has worked as a professional MC and speaker for more than fifteen […]

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Tristan Miller

Tristan Miller has had an incredible story, for such a regular guy. He dealt […]

Tyson Yunkaporta

Tyson Yunkaporta is an academic, an arts critic, and a researcher who belongs to […]

Vanessa Doake

Vanessa is the Chief People Officer at a global experiential design consultancy, where she […]

Victor Steffensen

Victor Steffensen is an Indigenous writer, filmmaker, musician, and a traditional knowledge consultant for […]

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