Darren Higgins

Speaker Categories
- After Dinner Speakers
- Goal Setting Speakers
- Health and Wellbeing Speakers
- Mental Health and Overcoming Depression Speakers
- Overcoming Adversity / Resilience Speakers
- Sports Speakers
Testimonials for Darren Higgins
For a man who at first glance fits an ideal of the “Aussie bloke” Darren is able to talk with profound and moving insight about the dangers of masculine stereotypes and explore why some men hurt others and themselves. I cannot recommend him more highly as a speaker in the media or elsewhere.
Journalist ABC
Every body has a story, and everybody’s story deserves to be heard. What sets them apart are the way they are told, and that is where Darren sets himself apart, and above the rest. The passion that is so evident in his speech is not able to be faked and the raw honesty that comes through holds everybody in the room. I have worked and spoken internationally and all over Australia with well renowned speakers, but I would rather sit and listen to Darren before any of them any time.
Rise Foundation Australia
I’ve been lucky to see Darren speak in different forums and formats in our mining communities. He is one of the most powerful and talented speakers I’ve experienced on the topics of mental health and wellbeing. Regardless of the size and demographic of the audience he has this natural ability to draw you in. To cut through stereotypes and social stigma. He does this with his breathtaking honesty, raw emotion and genuine vulnerability. I understand he is known for bravery of the footy field, but that’s really nothing compared to the bravery he shows as a public speaker.
Deputy Mayor Isaac Regional Council
Fee Range: Up to $5000
Darren Higgins's Biography
Darren Higgins is a powerful and experienced speaker on mental health and wellbeing. His audience responds positively to his honesty, strength and above all his authenticity. With a natural ability to draw you in, cut through stereotypes and social stigma. He takes your breath away with his honesty, raw emotion and genuine vulnerability.
Darren has the skill and credibility to speak to small and large groups about his own experiences and the experiences of others – humanising the everyday challenges we face. This has been a very powerful tool to convince others to come forward and receive the treatment they need to heal.
Speaking Topics Include
Mental Health issues confronting men, including questions of masculinity, violence, suicide prevention, mental and physical health.
Mental Health needs and wellbeing of people who have experienced violence - Talking about bullying, violence in the home & socio economic issues
Mental Health and Wellbeing – interactive with the crowd – questions asked and received.