Sam Drummond is a powerful speaker who gets to the heart of some of society’s most pressing issues around fairness, justice and dignity. He uses his experience as a media presenter, speech writer and lawyer to weave personal stories through the headlines, to show the people behind the statistics. His memoir ‘Broke’ explores themes of rural disadvantage, disability, non-traditional families, intergenerational trauma and class in Australia.
Sam has worked in radio, politics and law, specialising in the area of discrimination and human rights law.
Testimonials
“Sam Drummond is an exceptional keynote speaker who combines deep insight with authentic storytelling. Drawing on his experiences as an author, educator, and discrimination lawyer, Sam brings humanity and urgency to (the obvious) topics like disability, inclusion, and equity, but equally, what underpins his work are deeper reflections on leadership, culture and community, on systemic challenges and the art of change making. He is a captivating presence and offers actionable insights.
Sam effectively provokes audiences to think differently, challenge assumptions, and create meaningful change. Whether addressing education, employment, or human rights, Sam’s voice stays with them long after the event.”
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all of you for being part of last night…there was a lovely space in the conversation which you all created for each other but for the audience as well. It was incredibly professional and I’m really appreciative of each of you.”