Stand Tall Parent & Community nights are a chance for parents to hear similar messages to those shared at the Stand Tall Student event, whilst gaining advice and insight into navigating teen years well. In addition to their own inspirational messages, speakers will discuss topics such as social media, bullying and mental wellbeing.
This event is an opportunity for parents, teachers and community leaders to gather together, and feel encouraged and equipped in supporting the young people around them.
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EVENT SPEAKERS
NICK FARR-JONES
The Parent Community night will be hosted by NICK FARR-JONES AM, Former World Cup winning Wallaby Captain and Chairman of the Board of Stand Tall.
JOANY BADENHORST
Joany Badenhorst was co-captain of Australia’s 2018 Winter Paralympic Team, carrying the Flag for Australia at the Opening Ceremony. As Australia’s premier female Para-snowboarder, she won silver and bronze medals in three consecutive Women’s Para-snowboarding World Championships. Joany has a deep desire to beat all odds and achieve her dreams.
TONY HOANG
Tony joined one of the most notorious crime gangs at just 13. During this time he faced the harsh realities of losing a friend to a drug overdose, watching friends go to jail and dealing drugs himself. A decade on he chooses to share his hardships to help people break free from the same destructive cycle he was once trapped in.
ALLIE SMITH
Allie Smith won a Premiership with the Melbourne Vixens in 2020 before making the move to NSW in 2022 to join the Swifts. Allie balances her athlete commitments with her other passion: healthcare and working to help people with disabilities. She is part of the brilliant team at What Ability, an NDIS support service which brings happiness to people living with a disability.
ALEX NOBLE
In October 2018, 16 year old Alex Noble was doing what he loved most – playing rugby. As a rising sports star he was training with the Under-17 NSW Rugby Sevens youth selection squad. Tragically he was badly injured on the field, breaking his neck and severely damaging his spinal cord. His story captivates a wide range of the globe who engage in a huge number of likes, comments and shares. His IFIGHTYOUFIGHT community is joined by some of Australia’s best sports men and women.