Craig Hollywood

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Testimonials for Craig Hollywood

“Craig Hollywood is a passionate, down-to-earth, community leader. I’ve witnessed the community work Craig and his team do to help those who are in need. His openness, humility and determination for more inclusivity is inspiring.”

Hon. Mark McGowan MLA, Former Premier of Western Australia.

“Craig Hollywood is warm, engaging and has a deep passion for giving without judgement to all members of the community in Australia. I’ve witnessed first hand the work he and his organisation Short Back & Sidewalks are doing to create a more inclusive and judgement-free world for all. Craig is an engaging speaker who talks from the heart and I can understand why he is Western Australia’s Local Hero as part of the Australian of the Year Awards”

Leanne Liddle, 2022 Northern Territory Australian of the Year, Director Aboriginal Justice Unit, Department of the Attorney General.

The work of Craig Hollywood and his organisation Short Back & Sidewalks has had a significant and positive impact on members of our local community. Craig’s commitment to breaking the stigma that is often attached to people experiencing homelessness is inspirational.

Hon Patrick Gorman MP Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister

"Every speaker has a story.  Craig Hollywood’s story is truly unique. He engages the audience from the moment he stars and keeps them engaged as he shares the Short Back & Sidewalks Journey.  Craig is ideal for any time slot in an event but if you really want to make an impact, make him first or last speaker and he’ll leave the audience with a fire in their belly about their own possibilities and what they could achieve."

David Julian Price, Executive Speaking Coach.

“Business Events Perth were delighted to work with Craig Hollywood on our recent Western Australian Destination Showcase events, in which we hosted prospective clientele in both Melbourne and Sydney. Aside from being the 2022 Australian of the Year-Western Australia’s Local Hero and all-round Inspiring individual, Craig was an asset to our presentations, echoing an understanding of the value of positive connections and positively impacting others. Craig was so personable with all the clients, truly a ‘people person’ with a genuine care and interest in others that shines through. His story is inspirational and thought-provoking, and paired with amazing energy and a great sense of humour, his very relevant and inspirational message left a lasting impact on our audience. We couldn’t recommend his services enough!”

Senior Business Development Manager, Business Events Perth.

"Craig isn’t a hairdresser, social worker or expert on homelessness - he is an empathic listener and great conversationalist. It is these connections formed through his charity Short Back & Sidewalks that create the biggest impact on our community."

Nic Marchesi, Co-Founder, Orange Sky Australia

Craig Hollywood is a humble, softly spoken person with a very powerful message – everyone needs help and everyone can help. Rural Health West was delighted to have Craig as keynote speaker at our recent WA Rural Health Conference and to hear the story of Short Back & Sidewalks. The rural doctors, nurses and allied health professionals who attended the conference were inspired by Craig’s presentation and have provided Rural Health West with many statements of endorsement for him and Short Back & Sidewalks. It is not surprising that Craig is Western Australia’s Local Hero as part of the Australia of the Year Awards.

Tim Shackleton, Chief Executive Officer, Rural Health West