Timomatic is an Australian singer and dancer. He’s appeared on national TV shows like ‘So You Can Think You Can Dance’ and ‘Australia’s Got Talent‘. He’s released singles that have topped the ARIA Charts. Timomatic has been an amazing ambassador for Stand Tall bringing energising and captivating performances for the last 4 years and they get more exciting each year!
Read MoreJael began singing as soon as she could talk. Her musically talented father came to Australia from the Congo as a refugee and raised all his children to sing beautifully. In 2018, Jael was named the Australian entrant for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. She proudly represented Australia in 2018, singing her powerful and uplifting song ‘Champion’, placing first with the Jury. Now 16 years old, Jael has cemented herself in Australia’s Music Industry with jaw dropping performances on shows such as The Voice and Australia’s Got Talent. With vocal abilities like Whitney Houston, Jael is sure to capture the hearts of the world.
Read MoreMolly is a 16 year old who loves sharing her message in the hope of encouraging young people to not be defined by their circumstances, but to always look for a reason to smile. At age 11, Molly was diagnosed with Osteoblastic Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) and has lived between hospitals and her home since. As President of the Tie Dye Project, Molly has helped raise awareness and in excess of $500,000 for cancer related causes. Molly is an inspiration to young people and adults alike. Her effervescence and positivity captivates every audience that has the privilege of hearing her speak.
Read MoreCraig has a remarkable story of overcoming childhood illness and extreme adversity to become one of Australia’s greatest soccer players, playing for Liverpool. He scored the second goal in the FA Cup Final which his team went on to win. After retiring from soccer, Craig invented the most successful soccer boot of all time: the Predator.
Read MoreAnna Cocquerel has overcome significant challenges from early on in life including severe dyslexia, scoliosis which forced her to wear a brace to school and led to bullying, and debilitating anxiety. While in senior school, she started acting and was cast to play the role of Coco Astoni for 3 years in Home and Away. Anna wants to give hope to students struggling with learning difficulties, poor body image, anxiety and bullying – giving them tools to overcome their challenges, and understand their own unique value.
Read More“Michael Crossland is an extraordinary young man who has defied the odds of a life threatening cancer to build a life of exceptional achievements. An accomplished businessman and an elite sportsman, his life is a remarkable success. Michael continues to inspire hundreds of thousands through sharing his incredibly impactful live story.”
Read MoreNicholas (Nicho) Hynes is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Cronulla Sharks. He won the 2022 Dally M award. Nicho has a passion for the indigenous communities after discovering his own heritage in his teenage years. He also has a passion for supporting youth mental health and encouraging young people to choose the right path in life.
Read MoreDerek Rabelo is a blind big-wave surfer and author who was the first blind person to ride life-threatening monster waves at Pipeline in Hawaii. Derek has overcome significant adversity in life, defying the odds and re-defining what it means to believe in yourself and never stop chasing your dreams.
Read MoreMatt Purcell is on a mission to equip one million Australian students with the tools, skills, and confidence they need to speak up for themselves through Social Kung Fu - Australia-only Verbal Self Defence and Confidence Training.
He is an award-winning entrepreneur and the founder of Social Kung Fu, and has been in the trenches, mentoring and speaking to youth in hundreds of schools across Australia for over a decade.
Research has shown that the most common form of abuse in our culture is not physical, but verbal abuse. We have Maths, English, and Science but we don't have any systemised verbal training to deal with jerks, how to raise concerns and to be confident...until now.
Social Kung Fu is grounded in research that equips students with scripts and techniques and frameworks to build confident, resilient young people who are equipped with the tools they need to speak up for themselves, raise concerns about inappropriate behaviour, and build a better, positive culture.
Read MoreJoany Badenhorst is one of Stand Tall’s beloved Ambassadors, as well as 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 beaten all odds to achieve her dreams and has a deep desire to inspire people of all ages to do the same.
Read MoreIn 2006 Sam’s life changed forever when he was involved in a major car accident which left him with an amputated right arm and permanent disability in his right leg. Sam went on to become one of the worlds most in demand global professional speakers. In 2013 Sam became an entrepreneur and built his training company which now runs events globally teaching how to master communication for influence.
Read MoreLiv is passionate for all things health and well-being, having completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology, and becoming a health coach with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Her proudest achievement is combining her passion for physical and mental health to launch and run Girls Who Glow; workshops for teenage girls to be their healthiest, happiest selves.
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