Much loved Australian media identity, Gus Worland is a passionate advocate for building the mental fitness of Australians.
GUS WANTS ALL AUSTRALIANS TO HAVE THEIR GOTCHA4LIFE MATE.
Gus founded Gotcha4Life in 2017, following the success of the ABC series Man Up and losing a very close friend and life mentor to suicide, as he realised he had the ability and networks to make a real difference.
Gus wants to get to the bottom of the suicide crisis, effect real social change and hopefully save lives. He wants to raise awareness about the multifaceted health benefits associated with having a close mate, and reduce the alarming statistics on suicide across Australia and world. Gus aims to empower men and women with positive strategies to seek support and social connectedness.
In recognition for his service to building mental fitness, Gus was a state finalist for the Australian of the Year in 2023.
Talking Points
Mental Fitness Workshop
Keynote and Workshop with Gus & Vicky Worland, 2 hours.Mental Fitness Workshop
Keynote from Gus and interactive discovery workshop that Gus joins, facilitated by Vicky. Discussing mental fitness fundamentals and tailored each group. No limit in scale.
Vulnerability in the C Suite
Duration tailored to each setting.Vulnerability in the C Suite
Based on the TED Discovery Session format that Gus has delivered twice for TED in Vancouver. Gus will engage with senior leaders to unpack and unlearn myths of vulnerability in leadership—part keynote, part workshop with activities facilitated by Gus Worland.
The Journey to Zero Suicide
Keynote or In Conversation. 45 – 60 minutes including Q&A.The Journey to Zero Suicide
Insights and lessons from 8 years on the road to building mental fitness. After speaking to thousands of people from all walks of life across the country and overseas, Gus will share where this human issue of suicide is at. He has stories to share of how building mental fitness has worked from mine sites to primary schools. What comes next after connecting with your village, unlearning everything you have learnt how to be a human and reframe it as mental fitness, with the steps to do that.
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Is Someone You Love Suffering in Silence? Here's What To Do | Gus Worland | TED
Lots of people talk about the need to be physically fit, but mentally fit? Not as much. In a powerful talk, mental health advocate Gus Worland shares how an experience of deep grief from his own life sparked his mission to advocate for suicide prevention -- and shows why "looking after your own village" can be as simple as sending a text message, right now, to the person you cannot imagine living without.How Do Men Make Meaningful Connections? | Q+A
Gus Worland says Aussie blokes often struggle to open up about their feelings because they “don’t want to be that guy that drags everyone down."Gus Worland talks mental health and Gotcha4 Life | Season 6 | The House of Wellness
Gotcha4Life is an Australian not-for-profit foundation taking action by delivering mental fitness programs that engage, educate and empower local communities.Gus' recent presentation at the Golf Club's 'Father, Sons and Friends Night' drew the highest appreciation. Many members attending have since indicated to me how much they gleaned from it, h ... keep reading Royal Sydney Golf Club
The presentation was brilliant, the guys were continually talking about it all afternoon. Not only about the presentation, but the take home message which was front of mind and thought provoking and really struck a nerve.
How magical it was to have Gus with the team. We have had such a strong response from the team on how impactful he was. So great!
Wow. Gus' presentation really hit the mark for many of our delegates. We are incredibly grateful for your presentation at the 2023 International Mental Health Conference and your willingness to be involved. The delegates were grateful and appreciated you enhancing their education experience.
Gus was the highlight of our three-day Retail Managers Conference and he was brilliant! His genuine warmth and natural ability to own the room and really connect with the audience was inspiring, educational and real.
