Meet our Speakers

Join global thought leaders as they share powerful insights and expertise on mental health and workplace wellbeing.

Alongside international voices like Amy Cuddy PhD, we’ll be welcoming a dynamic lineup of Australian speakers who will bring powerful local perspectives to the conversation.

From Government, Defence, Education, Emergency Services, Technology, Health and Safety, Construction, and Sport — to individuals with lived experience and passionate mental health ambassadors — these changemakers represent the full spectrum of our community.

Together, these voices will spark conversations that challenge, inspire, and drive lasting change.

  • Dr. Amy Cuddy

    Dr. Amy Cuddy

    Social psychologist, bestselling author, and keynote speaker

  • Jelena Dokic

    Jelena Dokic

    Former world number 4 tennis player

  • Allan Sparkes CV, OAM, VA, FRSN

    Allan Sparkes CV, OAM, VA, FRSN

    Former Deputy Commissioner, NSW Mental Health Commission

  • Hugh van Cuylenburg

    Hugh van Cuylenburg

    Founder of The Resilience Project 

  • Professor Melinda Edwards

    Professor Melinda Edwards

    Honorary Consul for the Kingdom of Bhutan in Brisbane. The Professor will be our Master of Ceremonies for the conference.

  • Jacqui Curtis

    Jacqui Curtis

    Chief Operating Officer at Australian Taxation Office

  • Amy Salmon

    Amy Salmon

    Psychologist / Principal Psychological Health and Safety Specialist at WorkSafe

  • Jonathon Moran

    Jonathon Moran

    Chief Entertainment Writer/Editor at The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph and Host of Mental as Anyone Podcast

  • Wayne Phillips

    Wayne Phillips

    Commissioner ACT Emergency Services Agency

  • David Hazlehurst

    David Hazlehurst

    CEO of Services Australia

  • Sarah Tedesco

    Sarah Tedesco

    General Manager, HR Standards & Capability at AHRI

  • Gillian Fox

    Gillian Fox

    Managing Director

  • Carrie Leeson

    Carrie Leeson

    CEO of Lifeline Canberra

  • Jamie Gannon

    Jamie Gannon

    Culinary Director at Feros Group

  • Shaan Ross-Smith

    Shaan Ross-Smith

    Co-Founder of Be There Group

Ticketing Options

Dr Amy Cuddy: The Morning Show Interview

Come along and meet our Lifeline Narrm Ambassadors

Daniel Keighran VC

Daniel Keighran VC

Lifeline Canberra & Narrm Patron

Cam Hill

Cam Hill

V8 Supercar Driver

Danielle Laidley

Danielle Laidley

Former AFL Player & Coach, Transgender Advocate

Michael Webb

Michael Webb

Magic Mike Entertainer

Steve Pennells

Steve Pennells

Writer, Presenter & Filmmaker

Sarah Walsh

Sarah Walsh

Paralympian