In November, public interest and conversation will increase around Mental Health, particularly Men's Mental Health, with the start of the Movember campaign and International Men's Day on November 19th. This month encourages vital discussions, celebrates mateship, raises awareness, fights the stigma around Men's Health, and offers strategies to enhance general health and wellbeing.
We've selected a list of exceptional speakers who specialise in Men's Health & Mateship on a professional level, as well as some who have lived experience overcoming adversity. These Speakers will ignite conversations and drive real positive change in your school, organisation and personal life.
Get in touch to find the perfect Speaker for your event. Contact our expert team at 1300 799 823 or enquire via our website.
Osher Günsberg is one of Australia’s most recognisable media personalities and has been a guest in Australian living rooms for over 25 years. Apart from his broadcasting work, Osher actively promotes positive discussions on mental health awareness and environmental sustainability. The release of his memoir “Back, After the Break” became an instant best-seller and was nominated for a 2019 ABIA for Best Biography Book of the Year. Osher also shares his insights as a Men’s Health columnist and he takes on the role of a dedicated ambassador for the Movember movement, advocating for men's health initiatives.
Yes, even in the face of life-threatening diseases, you can share your story with grace and humour to help others. Meet Hugo Toovey, a 31-year-old Army Major, Founder of 25 STAY ALIVE, a two-time Cancer Survivor, and Mental Health Advocate. Despite battling testicular and bowel cancer along with mental health struggles, he is more determined than ever to use his experiences to save lives. Hugo is a proud ambassador for Movember, Gotcha4Life, and the Jodi Lee Foundation, showing his dedication to improving mental health and cancer awareness.
Luc Longley AM, an iconic Australian basketball champion, paved the way for elite Aussie players by becoming the first in the NBA. Representing Australia in three Olympic Teams, he notably contributed to the 1988 Seoul Olympics team, achieving Australia's best result until 2021. Joining the Chicago Bulls in 1994, Luc played a key role as their starting centre from 1995 to 1998. He was instrumental in their three-peat championships from 1996-1998, setting an NBA record with 72 wins and just 10 losses. Under the mentorship of Phil Jackson, Luc played alongside legendary players like Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Dennis Rodman.
Dr Zac Seidler is a Clinical Psychologist, the Global Director of Men's Health Research at Movember and a Senior Research Fellow with Orygen at The University of Melbourne.
Dr. Seidler has devoted several years to the goal of reducing the staggering male suicide rate and treating and researching men’s mental health with over 100 peer-reviewed articles published. Zac has worked clinically with men of different ages and presentations from adolescents in Darwin with early psychosis to older HIV+ men struggling with adjustment.
Hunter Johnson is the Co-Founder & CEO of The Man Cave, a mental health charity that has impacted the lives of 60,000 young men across Australia. Hunter is also the Founder of STUFF™, Australia's fastest-growing men's personal care brand that also funds The Man Cave in low socio-economic communities. Alongside his entrepreneurial career, Hunter works as an Advisor to The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust (QCT), a charity supporting young people throughout the Commonwealth.
Dr Norman Swan co-hosts RN’s Health Report and the popular What’s The Rash podcast. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he co-hosted Coronacast, which had monthly downloads in the millions. Norman is also a reporter and commentator on the ABC’s 7.30, Midday and News Breakfast and has made several Four Corners. He is a past winner of the Gold Walkley - Australia’s top award for journalism.
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg is one of Australia's highest-profile psychologists, author, broadcaster and specialist in parenting, children, adolescents and mental health.
Dr Carr-Gregg currently works in private practice in Melbourne is the Commonwealth Government representative on the Board of the Australian Children's Television Foundation and is the Consultant Psychologist to Australian Boarding Schools Association. In 2003 he was one of the founding members of the National Coalition Against Bullying.
Tarang Chawla, a former lawyer, now a storyteller, campaigner, and activist, co-founded Not One More Niki, a campaign against violence towards women and children, inspired by his late sister Nikita. He serves as a Victorian Multicultural Commissioner, teaches at Monash University, and sits on the Australian Republic Movement Board. Tarang also hosts the award-winning podcast "There's No Place Like Home" on domestic abuse.
