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Speaker Line-Up

Professor Patrick McGorry AO, psychiatrist and leading youth mental health advocate, world-renowned for developing innovative early interventions and services; Professor of Youth Mental Health, University of Melbourne; Founding Director, Orygen 

Dr Stephanie Dowrick, multi-award winning author, coach, psychotherpay researcher and coach, recognised for her leading contribution to multi-cultural, inter religious understanding through her books and non-sectarian teaching and scholarship.

Professor Ian Hickie,  Co-Director of Health and Policy, Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney
A global leader in mental health research and digital innovations in care

Professor Jill Bennett, Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow, Felt Experience & Empathy Lab
A pioneer in the use of technology to transform our internal experience and our relationship to the world

Tony Steel, OAM, Founder and Director of Happiness & Its Causes.

Elizabeth Granger, Director and Psychotherapist  Openground: the Australian Centre for Mindfulness and Compassion – a registered charity offering programs for mental health


Dr Suzy Green, renowned expert in Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology

Dr Gordon Spence registered psychologist, exercise scientist, executive coach, senior lecturer, and researcher; author of Get Moving Keep Moving; founder of the Healthy Ageing Project

Tetiana & Anastassia, Ukrainian Refugees
A personal story of how difficult times can make us stronger

Dr Vijay Kumar, a senior psychologist with a diverse background in education, counselling, and sports psychology; focused on developing practical models to enhance psychological strengths for athletes through mental skills training.

Gail O’Brien AO, Director on the board of Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
Prominent advocate for holistic and integrated cancer care.

Nadia Piave, is a teacher, performer and concert producer who will discuss her own continuing journey to happiness through the lens of her teaching studio

Blake McGee, Founder, the Ripple Movement
Has been working on charity projects for at least two decades and working in the community services industry for around 15 years.

Derya Guzel, Director Psychleaders, Principal Psychologist 
A highly experienced and skilled Wellbeing Specialist; guest speaker on ABC National’s Life Matters Radio program.

Nicholas Yu, Founder Humankind Australia,
An expert on cultivating wellbeing, speaking on the benefits of gratitude

Anita Smith, Clinical Psychologist, The Mind Lab
Recognising the uniqueness of every person, Anita utilises a variety of evidence-based therapies, tailoring therapy to you and your needs.

Jenny Steadman, Co-National Director, Potential Project

Jocelyn Brewer,Cyberpsychology thought leader | Therapist | Speaker

Steve Pozel, Meditation Facilitator and Creative Consultant,
focusing on the convergence of innovation, creativity and the contemplative.

Emily Knowles, Organisational Psychologist, LLB (Hons), APS Buddhism & Psychology Interest Group Convener
Cecilia Macaulay, Zen Home Harmonizer & Hands-on Declutter Consultant

Melo Calarco, Mindfulness and High-Performance Expert, TEDx Speaker and multi award-winning author, Melo loves sharing his passion with the world speaking about wellbeing

Liane McGrath, Managing Partner, Gram Consulting Group

Dr Kristina Mah is a movement practitioner, academic researcher and artist passionate about humanitarianism, environmental stewardship and making a contribution to peace. Her work bridges Buddhist philosophy, martial arts practice and principles, with design, technology and leadership.

Madeleine Easton, Bach Akademie