Abdi Aden grew up in Mogadishu until the outbreak of Somalia’s devastating civil war separated him from his family […]

Alexandra Collier is an award-winning Melbourne writer who has written for theatre, screen and print. Her memoir Inconceivable was […]

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

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

Crime and catastrophe and racing is his beat. Writing and speaking is his craft. Since starting on a country […]

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

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

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

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

Benjamin Law is an Australian writer and broadcaster. He’s the author of The Family Law (2010), Gaysia (2013), the Quarterly Essay Moral Panic 101 (2017) […]

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

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

Bri Lee is a Sydney-based author, academic, and activist. As an author, Bri published a multi-award-winning memoir, Eggshell Skull, […]

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

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

Celeste Liddle is an Arrernte woman, an opinion writer, a trade unionist and public speaker. Celeste started her blog […]

Claire Dunn is a writer, educator, journalist and barefoot explorer. Claire worked for many years as an environmental campaigner […]

Claire Madden is a leading voice internationally on Generation Z. As an author, social researcher, keynote speaker, and media […]

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

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

Kate Flood is a sustainability educator and bestselling author on a mission to make composting cool. Known online as […]

Craig Foster AM is a well-known former athlete, broadcaster and social justice campaigner. With 29 caps for the Socceroos […]

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

Daniel Witthaus believes you can change the world one cuppa at a time.  He has spent 29 years challenging homophobia […]

Danny Blay is a policy advisor and trainer preventing family violence and violence against women and children. Danny was […]

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

David Astle is a man of words. Whether he’s lacing them into fiendish crosswords for The Age and Sydney Morning […]

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

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

David McLean has been running creative writing workshops as a form of reflective practice within corporations. The well being […]

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

Diana is the former Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Muslim Women’s Centre for Human Rights. She led the […]

Donna Campisi embodies the spirit of adventure and resilience. From spearheading a successful fundraising campaign with the mantra ‘there’s […]

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

Dr Anika Molesworth is a thought-leader of food systems resilience, climate change, a researcher in international agricultural development and […]

Dr Joanne Orlando resets our digital habits to feel more present and back in control with technology at work, home […]

Dr. Jodi Richardson is the go-to speaker for schools and workplaces looking to empower students, parents, staff, or leaders […]

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

Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert is the author of the remarkable memoir The Uncaged Sky, which details the 804 days she […]

Dr Leslie Cannold is an author, teacher, ethicist and commentator. Her book What, No Baby?, made the Australian Financial […]

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

Dr Matt Beard is a dad, husband and moral philosopher with an academic background in philosophical and military ethics. […]

Michael Hewitt-Gleeson is recognised as the father of x10 Thinking. The Visiting Fellow in Innovation at Latrobe University, holds […]

Dr Niraj Lal has won awards for renewable energy research, broadcasting, and human rights activism in a career spanning […]

Paul Callaghan is an Aboriginal man belonging to the land of the Worimi people, now called Port Stephens. Paul […]

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

Dr Susan Carland is an academic, author, and social commentator. She has a PhD from Monash University’s School of […]

In the age of AI, it won’t be the tech skills that matter the most, but the human ones. […]

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

Ed Le Brocq is a musical adventurer, teacher, writer, broadcaster and transgender man. He was born on the White […]

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

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

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

Erin Rhoads talks and writes about the difference we can make by reducing our waste. Erin has been sharing […]

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

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

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

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

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

Georgie Stone OAM is an actor, speaker, writer and transgender rights activist. Georgie is well known for her role […]

Hannah Bath is an actor, writer, comedian, and facilitator working at the intersection of creativity, community, and regenerative agriculture. […]

Mary Delahunty has a strong and respected voice in public affairs, media and the women’s movement. An accomplished speaker […]

Isabelle Oderberg was born in Melbourne but moved to Hong Kong soon after, spending her formative years there with […]

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

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

Jake Gablonski is a Wiradjuri storyteller, media presenter, keynote speaker and author whose work explores belonging, identity, mental health […]

Jane Clifton is the genuine show-business all-rounder. Actress, singer, writer and registered civil celebrant. A B.A.(1972) graduate from Monash […]

The modern world is full of stressful complexities which often seem overwhelming and contribute to stress and anxiety. With […]

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

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

Jason Ball is the 2017 Young Australian of the Year for Victoria, best known as the pioneering LGBTIQ+ advocate […]

Jennifer Wong is a writer, comedian, and curator. She is the co-author of Chopsticks or Fork?: Recipes and Stories from […]

Jess Hill is a Walkley-award winning investigative journalist, author and educator, and one of Australia’s most recognised and respected […]

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

Joel Mckerrow is the go-to speaker for Creativity Driven Transformation. He has spent the last fifteen years on global stages, […]

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

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

Justin Heazlewood has written four books including Dream Burnie which was released in 2025. He publishes a gazette called […]

Karen Iles is an Aboriginal lawyer and survivor advocate inspiring inclusion through courage and reform — blending lived experience, […]

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

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

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

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

Linda Jaivin is an internationally published Australian author, translator, essayist, cultural commentator, novelist and specialist writer on China. Linda […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Speaker, author, storyteller, community builder. At age 30, Mariam Issa moved to a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, from her […]

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

THE MAN BEHIND THE TALENT “Mark shrinks what is insurmountable into the activities that really matter. He narrows your […]

Mark is an author, a writer, a mentor, a teacher, a researcher, a photographer and a community worker with […]

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

A creative and inspiring speaker, Matt  Wicking is a long-time advocate for environmental and social justice causes. As a […]

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

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

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

Melissa Meagher brings with her a warmth and passion for her topic, with first-hand experience of how money can […]

Michael Robotham is an internationally celebrated crime writer whose books have been translated into 25 languages and sold more […]

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

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

For Mike Rolls, adversity is a part of life, it’s not a question of if you will face challenges, […]

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

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

Nicole Lee is a family violence survivor and passionate advocator. After suffering a decade of abuse at the hands […]

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

Recognised as one of the greatest orators in Australian history—celebrated for his historic 2014 eulogy for Prime Minister Gough […]

Norliza Pavlakos is an award-winning international keynote speaker who turns lived adversity into practical resilience for the people in […]

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

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

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

Rabia Siddique – International Speaker, Humanitarian Lawyer, Leadership Consultant, and Change Maker Rabia Siddique is an internationally acclaimed humanitarian, […]

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

Rocky Scopelliti is a world-renowned Futurologist whose purpose is to ‘create confidence in our future’. His pioneering behavioural economics […]

Uncle Ron Murray is a senior Elder of the Wamba Wamba people, based on Djaara country, near Castlemaine. Ron […]

Ros Ben-Moshe is a Laughter, Wellbeing and Positivity author, academic and practitioner. She is Adjunct lecturer at the School […]

Rosie Thomas has dedicated the last 14 years to growing Australia’s youth-driven movement against bullying, hate and prejudice. […]

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

Sally Goldner AM is a pioneer in Victoria’s queer communities. Her breadth, depth and length (over 30 years)  of […]

Sally Morris is on a mission to prevent suicide and improve the mental health of LGBTIQ people and communities. […]

Sally Rugg is National Director at Australians for a Murdoch Royal Commission and was previously executive Director of Change.org, Australia’s […]

Sally Warhaft is a Melbourne broadcaster, anthropologist and writer and the host of the Wheeler Centre’s live journalism series, […]

Sam Drummond is a powerful speaker who gets to the heart of some of society’s most pressing issues around […]

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

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

Authentic. Personable. Empowering. Marathon runner Samantha Gash’s heartfelt story brings people on a journey of transformation, humanity and incredible […]

Sami Shah is a multi-award winning writer, comedian and former co-host of Breakfast on ABC Radio Melbourne.  He’s been profiled […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sean Dooley is an Australian writer, comedian, conservationist and birdwatcher. He is the senior public relations advisor for BirdLife […]

Shelley Ware is a proud Yankunytjatjara and Wirangu woman from Adelaide, South Australia, who currently lives in Melbourne. For […]

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

Sisonke Msimang is the author of Always Another Country: A memoir of Exile and Home (Text, 2018). She is […]

Sonia Orchard is an award-winning author, survivor advocate, writing teacher, speaker and festival founder and director. She has authored four […]

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

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

Tarang Chawla is a recovering lawyer, storyteller, campaigner and activist. Tarang is the co-founder of Not One More Niki, […]

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

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

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

Tim Dean is an award-winning philosopher, science writer, facilitator and the author of How We Became Human: And Why […]

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

Tony Wilson has worked as a professional MC and speaker for more than fifteen years. His move into entertainment […]

Tristan Miller has had an incredible story, for such a regular guy. He dealt with a number of life’s […]

Tyson Yunkaporta is an academic, an arts critic, and a researcher who belongs to the Apalech Clan in far […]

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

Victor Steffensen is an Indigenous writer, filmmaker, musician, and a traditional knowledge consultant for land and community wellbeing. He […]

Author, academic, broadcaster, rock musician, former human rights lawyer and AFL mascot, Waleed Aly is one of Australia’s most […]

Yumi Stynes is a broadcaster and author. She has been working in Australian media for more than two decades, […]

Dr Yves Rees (they/them) is an award-winning writer, historian and podcaster based in Naarm/Melbourne. A settler with Welsh, English […]

Zoya Patel is the award-winning author of No Country Woman, a memoir of race, religion and feminism, and Once […]