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Diversity and Inclusion Speakers
A diverse and inclusive workplace is a catalyst for innovation, creativity, and resilience. By embracing varied perspectives and experiences, organizations can foster environments where all individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute their best. This not only enhances team performance but also drives meaningful progress and societal impact.
If you’re seeking keynote speakers to inspire and guide your organization on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), here are some distinguished individuals recognized for their impactful contributions:
The importance of Diversity and Inclusion Keynote Speakers for organisations, corporate and community events help enhance awareness for inclusivity and diversity. Some of the best diversity and inclusion speakers include social justice and community leaders and race and gender experts who have overcome the odds to achieve change, awareness and positive impact.
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.... a natural and gifted speaker
.... Inspiring others, working for others, advocating for others wellbeing
.... impactful messages about resilience, diversity, and the power of embracing individual stories.
.... Inspirational Sudanese Australian speaker and comedian
.... 2022 Australian of the Year
.... Marketing and communications expert
....highly experienced presenter, MC and business facilitator
.... Winner of 5 Walkley Awards for excellence in journalism (including gold).
.... 2013 Young Australian of the year Akram's personal story of success is compelling
.... passionate community advocate, highly regarded for his work in support of LGBTI equality and mental health
.... an established thought leader on leadership, safe, respectful & inclusive workplace cultures and governance
.... HR/Culture Transformation, Future of Work, the Employee Experience. Learning and Wellbeing
.... Powerful speaker through raw storytelling, honesty, and powerful reflection
.... Building your own journey to leadership
....unique ability to connect with an audience
.... Australian indigenous chef, Nornie Bero is passionate about bringing native Australian ingredients to the forefront of Australian cuisine.
.... Trends - 7 Non-Obvious Trends Shaping the Future Normal
.... Alex inspires audiences to reach and sustain success through innovation, adaptability, taking calculated risks and leadership
.... Great white shark survivor - Disability advocate, Australian Para Surf Champion, Co-author of the book Caught Inside
.... making a real difference in the lives of people experiencing mental health issues
.... the first Australian in 53 years to qualify for the Men’s 800m Olympic Final on the track in which he finished fourth
.... TODAY’s News and Entertainment Presenter for the Nine Network
.... Winitha is a thought leader obsessed with motivation for change in business and leadership
....passionate speaker on self-awareness and corporate MC
.... sharing her story of resilience following an RAAF helicopter crash in East Timor
.... ambassador to twelve European countries, chief of staff to two Governors-General
.... understanding the complexities of social and economic development in developing communities
.... the current captain of the Brisbane Broncos, Queensland Maroons and Australian Jillaroos.
.... inducted into the AFL Queensland Hall of Fame in 2023
.... Former Naval Commander, cultural change and leadership speaker
.... Mitch speaks widely on leadership, resilience, wellbeing, and the importance of being true to oneself
.... 2023 Australian of the Year
.... Sally delivers powerful, heartfelt, and meaningful messages about how we can all change our mindsets to meet life's challenges
.... Nas Campanella is the ABC's national disability affairs reporter.
.... hard-hitting presentations with clear take-home messages on ethics, innovation and leadership
....author, songwriter, radio and television presenter and creator of the Dynamic Thinking course for Leadership
.... lived insight, and academic rigour to help organisations unlock high performance through inclusive practice
.... Gold Medallist Paralympian and World Champion Sprinter
.... A remarkable story of perseverance, resilience and tenacity
... Passionate about diversity and driving social inclusion and equality
.... leadership and culture expert who was the 2016 Olympics Chef de Mission.
.... Outstanding indigenous comedian, performer and cultural ambassador
.... Inclusive Workplaces for Better Organisational Outcomes
.... Australia’s leading Time Management expert, Speaker, best-selling Author of five books, and media commentator.
.... at the forefront of the campaign to stop violence against women
.... With an OAM & 17 Paralympic medals under her belt, in 2021 Ellie Cole became Australia’s most decorated female Paralympians.
.... Transformative Leadership: Galvanising communities to lead change
.... Breaking barriers: succeeding when you’re the minority voice
....inspirational speaker with a focus on turning change and adversity into opportunity
.... a passionate advocate for service above self, diversity and transformational change.
.... West Coast Eagles AFLW - Head of Women's Football and mentor for Female Coaches Academy
.... One of Australia’s most respected social justice advocates and humanitarian leaders
.... AFLW GWS Giants player and Gold medalist rugby 7s Champion
.... Aboriginal singer songwriter public speaker and educator from Yorta Yorta country
.... establishing belonging, discovering purpose and empowering positive choices
.... warded an Order of Australia Medal for her service to sport as a gold medallist at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020
.... Besa Deda is an experienced Chief Economist and Market Strategist
.... The 2023/2024 Freilich Arts/ Media and Activism Fellow at the Australian National University
.... sought after speaker, writer, event facilitator and disability rights advocate
.... dedicated to fostering cross-cultural understanding and promoting the advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
.... former vice-captain of the Australian women's football team, the Matildas
.... Jelena embodies hope and strength and perseverance and will leave any audience mesmerised.
.... recognised in 2023 for significant service to the Indigenous community, and to sports administration
.... passionate speaker, corporate host and presenter
.... uses music to create connections across cultures, generations, and spaces.
.... Award winning SBS broadcast journalist
.... Turning your flaw into a ‘SUPERPOWER’
.... world champion wheelchair athlete and 2019 NSW Australian of the Year
.... Walkley-winning journalist, interviewer, author and documentary maker
.... Leading with Impact: Mastering the art of modern leadership
....counsellor educator lecturer teacher - Bullying in the workplace or school
... a ‘True Australian Leader’ and social justice advocate
.... Award winning freelance journalist, author, speaker, author of "The 7 Myths of Women and Work"
.... an Australian sporting superstar and an Australian icon
.... Count Her In: Accelerating Gender Equality Through Economic Empowerment (IWD theme)
.... The ingredients for success - CEO of the Richmond Football Club
.... Australia’s first female winter Paralympic medalist - Dual summer & winter Paralympian.
.... award winning human rights activist, inspirational speaker, facilitator and consultant
.... the remarkable story of Fiori who went from being a child soldier in Africa
.... Achieving your dreams: setting goals and running at them
.... Leading high performing teams
.... decades of experience; women and leadership, trust and values, political insights
.... proud Arrernte woman, with an extensive media career that spans over 30 years, working primarily in Indigenous news and current affairs for NITV and SBS
.... multi-award winning current affairs host, author and adventurer Stan is the International Affairs Analyst at the ABC
.... highly experienced organisational culture, diversity and strategy speaker
.... passion for communicating science and its real-world outcomes
....thought leader in the areas of productivity, communication, and overcoming adversity
.... Award winning journalist, passionate women’s advocate, and communication specialist with unique expertise in leading powerful conversations.
....motivating, engagement and leadership for your organisation
.... Professional Footballer, Matilda, Olympian - Michelle Heyman is one of Australia’s most accomplished and respected football players.
.... powerful, life-affirming, and memorable speaker whose life symbolises transformative possibilities
.... sought after for MC roles and comedy spots
.... a long commitment to sustainable business leadership models and gender equality.
.... My Way - Moana’s inspirational story is quite overwhelming
.... Trailblazing Broadcaster, Cultural Advocate, and Multi-Hyphenate Media Voice
.... housing, business conditions, population growth and liveability, transport, infrastructure and the economy
.... Storyteller with a passion for building resilience and community in the face of hardship.
.... one of Australia's greatest ever female basketball players
.... a passionate story teller who has an ongoing interest in strengthening community engagement
.... Alicia is passionate about telling her story - The importance of resilience and mindset
.... lead cultural reform and advanced diversity, inclusion and performance in Australian workplaces
.... transformative leader providing life-changing perspective from the front-line of leadership, resilience and change
.... Alan is best known for his leadership as the CEO of Qantas Airways, a role he held from 2008 until 2023
.... Importance of safety and organisational culture
.... leading commentator on all things technology, science and pop culture
.... Visionary technologist and celebrated global futurist shaping of humanity in the age of artificial intelligence
.... Women in Sport – From grassroots to elite, player, coach & board member
....professional MC and insightful keynote speaker
.... inspirational story of hope, adversity and achieving the impossible
.... Creative Leadership in Stem - Leading in Uncertain Times
.... two time Olympian, a leading sports administrator and a powerful human rights advocate
.... one of Australia’s most established and popular Aboriginal comedians
.... award winning sporting journalist - Women in Media and Sports Media
.... Antoinette Lattouf is a fearless journalist, presenter, author, and human rights advocate
.... inspirational success story - CEO and Co-Founding Director of The Kurrajong Kitchen Group
.... Tiny habits for cultivating inclusive workplaces / leaders
.... Australian journalist Cheng Lei shares her transformation from presenter to prisoner during her 1000+ day detention in China
.... Empowering the next generation of leaders
....one of New Zealands most successful business speakers, leadership coach and strategist
.... The Art of Going First - A powerful reminder that progress, not perfection, is what drives confidence and delivers on positive impact
.... Return on Resilience: Bouncing Back is just the Beginning
.... Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science at Murdoch University Perth
.... recognised as one of rugby leagues greatest players
.... 2021 Young Australian of the Year and a social entrepreneur.
.... Adversary to Triumph – Jerusha's personal story
2022 Sports Administrator of the Year and CEO of the WACA
.... Award winning comedian, radio host and Shebah startup entrepreneur
.... Overcoming obstacles and life challenges
.... Diversity & Inclusion – Mental Health & Wellbeing
.... inspirational diversity and inclusion advocate - Co founder of MoneyGirl
.... The Uncaged Sky – Kylie’s 804 day ordeal as a political prisoner in Iran
.... 2016 Australian of the Year
.... only female Australian Navy pilot to see active service in Afghanistan
.... Ugandan Australian comic and poet, keynote speaker and MC
... no excuse for mediocrity no apology for adversity
.... Charismatic, engaging, dynamic and wholehearted, Kemi is a captivating orator
.... Inspirational Australian - 5 time Paralympian and Australian wheelchair basketball captain
.... co owner The Red Lantern, inspirational businesswomen and entrepreneur
.... sought-after surgeon, speaker, educator, entrepreneur and philanthropist
.... an incredible inspiration Lorin shows strength, resilience and determination with a dose of humour
.... The first Indigenous captain of the Socceroos, two-time Olympian and winner of two A-League Championships
.... 'Choices and Consequences' – promoting personal accountability and the importance of safety in the workplace for all
.... encouraging and supporting Indigenous education, engagement, employment and opportunity
.... the longest serving female leader in Australian history.
.... advises businesses and leaders on ethics, good governance and trust
.... AFLW Premiership captain: 2022
.... Inspirational leader driving new directions in public policy on indigenous issues
.... global thought-leader on igniting our rebellious curiosity at an individual, team and organisational level.
....first Aboriginal Australian to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games
.... highly regarded health practitioner
.... passionate about issues of positive ageing, dementia reform, living well
.... expert in race and cultural inclusion, backed by behavioural economics, psychology, and qualitative data
.... passionate and lively experienced event host and women in sport advocate
.... Holly Ransom is a global voice on leadership, change, and high performance cultures
.... multi-award-winning journalist, who has spent 20 years in the top tiers of broadcast news and current affairs.
.... Safety Beyond Compliance: A Personal Perspective on Workplace Safety
.... successfully led the 58th Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition to Davis Station
.... examining the barriers and opportunities of diversity
.... empowers individuals and organisations to ignite a better future through creativity
.... Wesfarmers leader - Kmart CEO, business transformation
.... co-founder of the Institute for Mental Resilience
.... proud Gunai Woman and award-winning multidisciplinary artist and consultant
.... respected leader with proven integrity, compassion and honesty
.... From Migrant Child to Navy Captain and Beyond
.... international humanitarian lawyer, retired British Army senior officer, former war crimes and terrorism prosecutor and hostage survivor
.... inspirational young indigenous woman and author of 'My Tidda, My Sister'
.... CommBank Matilda and Sydney FC Professional Footballer
.... Blaze your own trail – how to make your mark in business and life
... former Australian Paralympian swimmer - leading global disability inclusion consultant
.... inspiring leadership experience and gender equality advocate
.... Carpenter & Advocate for Mental Wellbeing in Trades
.... Highly accomplished event host and speaker - Creating Culture Through Communication
.... from green beret to international aid worker Squiz delivers team building activities to develop workplace performance.
.... dedicated her life to advocating for the most vulnerable and marginalised members of society.
... writer on Arts, Culture, Food, Gender Politics and Human Sexuality
.... a passion and deep commitment to his First Nations culture and the people he represents
2021 Australian of The Year - and outspoken advocate for survivors of sexual assault
.... CEO of the Australian School of Entrepreneurship, Australia's largest innovation provider
.... UNDER THE HELMET GENDER IS IRRELEVANT
.... Why Heart and Grit are the True Superpowers of Exceptional Leadership
.... CEO/Managing Director Camp Quality
.... Lucy is a mighty force of kindness, equipped with the precious ability to creatively engage young people to generate positive social change
.... one of the most successful sportspeople Australia has ever produced
.... retired rugby legend with a passion of our nation’s youth and his Indigenous culture
.... Highly experienced leader of people - passionate about equity and diversity, domestic violence, mental health and homelessness
.... A natural born storyteller, propelled from the cold alleys of a Malawian refugee camp
.... Radical Leadership: 5 Essential Capabilities for Leading in the Age of Reinvention
.... Beau is a true inspiration in the face of adversity
.... articulate, charming and extremely accomplished MC and inspirational speaker for corporate events
.... Head of Women's Football Australia & Former Matilda
.... Two time AFL Premier legend, acclaimed contemporary Indigenous artist and Aboriginal activist
.... popular Marngrook Footy Show panellist, keynote speaker and event MC
....inspiring athlete and high performance consultant
.... Canberra’s young social entrepreneur – As a trailblazer for social entrepreneurship in Canberra
.... Lydia Williams is the first Aboriginal goalkeeper for Australia’s Matildas and a 2x Olympian
.... ‘Defying The Enemy Within’ shares not only Joe Williams’ - practical tools anyone can implement into their lives to improve and maintain their emotional wellbeing.
.... expert in organisational culture and behaviour with a passion for inclusion
.... global success, recognition and thought leadership that inspires others to reach their potential
.... the first Australian female to ever be deployed to combat on fast jet operations
.... inspirational story of resilience - passionate about empowering her audience with messages of diversity and inclusion
.... A leading force in the Australian Retail Industry for over 40 years