2019 Speakers
Michael Mosley, one of the world’s leading authorities on health and wellbeing, science journalist and best-selling author, UK
Professor Elissa Epel, international expert in chronic stress and co-author, with Nobel Prize winning molecular biologist Dr Elizabeth Blackburn, of The Telomere Effect, USA
Dr Fred Luskin, pioneering researcher into the healing power of forgiveness and director of the Stanford University Project, USA
Professor Amit Bernstein, working with traumatised refugees to develop science backed interventions that could prevent a mental health disaster, Israel
Father Rod Bower, Anglican priest and passionate advocate for human rights, much loved for his social justice billboards
Dr Sarah McKay, neuroscientist specialising in translating brain research into simple actionable strategies for creativity, health and wellbeing
Professor Ross G Menzies, CBT specialist working with obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress
Sophie Scott, award-winning national medical reporter for ABC TV, radio and online
Sue Langley, master trainer and leading advisor in the practical application of positive psychology
Morris Gleitzman, one of Australia’s funniest and best-loved authors for young people and Australian Children’s Laureate 2018-2019
Jocelyn Brewer, psychologist with a special interest in the psychology of technology and staying human in a digital age
Professor Ken Hillman, practising intensive care specialist who is a passionate advocate of improving the management of dying patients
Nic Newling, outspoken advocate for mental health, suicide prevention and sharing personal stories
Dr Jodie Lowinger, clinical psychologist passionate about sharing her expertise in managing anxiety and building resilience
Tenzin Choegyal, acclaimed Tibetan musician, composer, activist and cultural ambassador
Thea O’Connor, workplace wellbeing and productivity advisor, championing the concept of body intelligence
Jane Mathews, marketing expert, tour guide and author who enjoys her own company
Drew Harrisberg, exercise physiologist, sports scientist and diabetes educator who is happy, healthy and thriving with Type 1 diabetes
Dr Doris Brett, writer, clinical psychologist and award-winning poet
Kerry Cue, humourist, mathematician, journalist and author