Sam Parker
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Sam Parker is the founder of Grab Life By The Balls, a grassroots movement dedicated to improving men’s health through fostering mateship and social connection. With eight years of experience, Sam has delivered approachable, data-informed workshops in industries like construction, mining, automotive, and retail, making tough topics accessible and relevant. He’s committed to creating real impact in communities, empowering people to live healthier lives through regular workshops, presentations, and events, all delivered in his laidback, conversational style.

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Glen Poole is an international speaker and media commentator on men's issues and founder of the Stop Male Suicide project. He is currently the CEO of the Australian Men's Health Forum, and is responsible for AMHF's work to increase awareness, knowledge and understanding of men's health issues among the health sector, policty-makers, the media and the general public. Having worked in the world of men’s issues in the UK and Australia for 20 years, his primary concern is closing the gender suicide gap.

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Site: www.dadsgroup.org

A visionary leader and advocate for equitable relationships and paternal involvement in perinatal mental health, Thomas Docking has dedicated over a decade to pioneering research-informed programs that enhance the well-being of fathers, mothers, and infants. As the founder of Dads Group and the Man with a Pram movement, Thomas has influenced policy and practise both at a state level and nationally. His work through the National Perinatal Fatherhood Roundtable has set benchmarks in father-inclusive approaches within the healthcare system. Thomas founded the not for profit organisation ‘Dads Group’ to be the Research Translation Centre for Perinatal Fatherhood Research. Over the past 10 years this vision has come to fruition through the
co-design collaborative development of the Perinatal Integrated Model of Care for Fathers.

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For more than 20 years, Jonathan Bedloe has worked with communities, businesses and people in the areas of suicide prevention, men’s health and wellbeing, and community development. He specialises in training, facilitation, collaboration and coaching services, including accredited Mental Health First Aid and Suicide Intervention training. In 2022, Jonathan was presented with the 2022 LiFE Award for Outstanding Contribution to Suicide Prevention.

Jonathan founded Men's Resources Tasmania, a not-for-profit organisation advocating for and developing support to improve men's health.  He was also a founding member of the Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association and a past board member with TasMen.

Phone: 1800 334 625
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Phone: 1800 334 625
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Mark McConville is a pioneering figure with over 25 years in the Australian entertainment industry as a full-time professional comedian, keynote speaker and master of ceremonies.

His ground-breaking Laughter Clinic Keynote presentation and workshops are reshaping mental health conversations around the country from Men’s Sheds to Mining Companies.

Mark's innovative approach, supported by extensive research into the power of humour and laughter, helps combat depression, stress, and anxiety in communities nationwide.

In 2015, Mark's academic journey began at Griffith University undertaking a Graduate Certificate in Suicide Prevention Studies, then a Masters Degree in Suicidology.

As an Adjunct Lecturer at AISRAP, he advocates for suicide prevention, representing Griffith University, delivering Laughter Clinic presentations, and supporting vital research.

Mark's transformation from comedian to a leading authority in suicidology is quite unique.

He now makes a lasting difference to the mental health and well-being of all he presents to.

Phone: 1800 334 625
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Journalist Dean Yates has written a memoir that Steve Biddulph says will help millions of people.

Dean is a powerful public speaker whose journey -- including three psych ward admissions to treat his PTSD -- allows him to connect with people from all walks of life.

A workplace mental health expert, Dean seeks to inspire organisational leaders to take better care of their staff.

Dean worked for the international news service Reuters for 26 years, leading teams that covered the Bali bombings, the Boxing Day tsunami, and the Iraq War. He created a mental health strategy for Reuters.

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In 2000, respected sports broadcaster Craig Hamilton was hospitalised after suffering a public psychotic episode. He was later diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder, challenging himself, his family and employer. The experience was traumatic, but encouraged Craig to speak up and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness.

He believes there are two types of people, those who think they will never be affected by mental illness, and those struggling in the midst of it. Craig Hamilton has been in both groups. He has written two biographies documenting his journey and spoken across Australia, discussing the depths of his illness, depression, suicide, men’s health, campaigning for increasing support for those suffering and  becoming one of the nation’s leading mental health advocates.

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Anthony Hart tells his story it's like a sucker-punch to the senses that stays with you long after you leave the room. With a no nonsense, gloves off approach, Anthony take you behind closed doors to the journey to and from suicide, how he drastically turned his life around to help outhers save theirs, and how you can to.

Speaking candidly about mental health, Anthony shares the signs to look for in someone who may be struggling and shares tools he developed to address, manage and overcome debilitating mental health challenges.

Anthony is doggedly determined to bring about change in the way Aussie men deal with health issues of the mind.

Why? Because if a bloke broke his leg, he'd get help. He'd be honest with his doctor about his leg injury and it would be treated effectively. Anthony wants us to reach a point in Australia where if we have a 'broken mind', we seek and get the same help.

Having shared his story with more than 20,000 people across Australia, Anthony captivates, informs and empowers audiences with a powerful and unforgettable message that could save lives.

It is Anthony's mission in life to share his story so that others don't go down the same path he did.   

Phone: 1800 334 625
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Trailblazing motivational speaker and entrepreneur Craig Hollywood is dedicated to sparking change through the power of empathy and conversation. He founded Short Back and Sidewalks in a Perth car park in 2015, aiming to make a social impact by offering free haircuts and heartfelt conversations to vulnerable Australians.

Phone: 1800 334 625
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Much loved Australia television and radio host, and passionate advocate for Building the Mental Fitness of all Australians, Gus Worland 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 simply does not accept the alarming statistics surrounding suicide in Australia and that eight beautiful people take their life every day. Gotcha4Life believes in the power of prevention through connection and champions the idea of proactively building mental fitness and the resilience required to deal better with the challenges that life throws at us.

To drive real change, Gotcha4Life funds educational workshops and innovative training programs throughout Australia that build mental fitness in individuals, organisations and communities to activate strong, open and binding relationships.

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Wayne Schwass, one of AFL's most successful football players in history, has made a lasting impact both on and off the field.

Born in New Zealand and raised in Warrnambool, Western Victoria, Wayne's talent led him to join the North Melbourne Football Club in 1986.

Over his illustrious 14-year career, he played 282 games, winning three Best and Fairest awards, a premiership, and earning All-Australian honors.

Since retiring in 2002, Wayne has become a highly respected AFL broadcaster and a leading advocate for mental health awareness.

In 2017, he founded PukaUp, a social enterprise dedicated to mental health, emotional wellbeing, and suicide prevention.

Wayne's powerful and honest keynote speeches at mental health seminars and workshops touch audiences deeply, aiming to eliminate the stigma surrounding men's mental health.