Steve Biddulph

Psychologist and Best Selling Author

Steve Biddulph AM is one of the world’s best  known parent educators. A psychologist for 30 years, he is now retired but continues to write and teach.  His books, including The Secret of Happy Children, Raising Boys, The New Manhood and now 10 Things Girls Need Most are in four million homes and 31 languages.  They have influenced the way we look at childhood and especially the development of boys and men.  Today though, the mental health of girls and young women globally is also a  major focus. 

Justin Coulson

Keynote Speaker, Best-Selling Author and Parenting Expert.

Dr Justin Coulson is the co-host and parenting expert on Channel 9's "Parental Guidance", the founder of happyfamiles.com.au, and one of Australia’s most trusted parenting experts.

​He is passionate about helping families to be the best parents they can be. He supports teachers and schools to have a better understanding of the way children's minds work. Having six children of his own he has a realistic approach to parenting.

Brene Brown

American research professor, lecturer, author, and podcast host.

We are ethically called to make our schools and classrooms places where all students can walk in and, for that day or hour, take off the crushing weight of their armour, hang it on a rack, and open their heart to truly being seen - Brene Brown

​An amazing space for teachers to be inspired in the classrooms. The link below is a wonderful resource among many. 

Dr Mona Delahooke

Peadiatric Psychologist and Author

Dr. Mona Delahooke is a best-selling author and child psychologist who aims to reduce suffering and increase resilience for children and families. Her paradigm-shifting model offers a new way of understanding emotional and behavioural challenges, incorporating the latest neuroscience and resilience research to support relationships. Dr. Delahooke is challenging the education system to update its practices from focusing on behaviour to promoting relational safety.

Michelle Mitchell​

Author and Champion of Parents

Michelle began her career as a classroom teacher but soon discovered a special interest in wellbeing. In 2000 she quit teaching and established a harm prevention charity, called Youth Excel. Her days were filled with running small group support programs for girls ‘at risk’ of dropping out of education, and she soon became well known for successful outcomes with tweens and teenagers who did not flourish under more traditional forms of therapy.

L.R.Knost

Award-winning author, feminist, and social justice activist.

 L.R Knost is the founder and director of the children’s rights advocacy and family consulting group, Little Hearts/Gentle Parenting Resources, and Editor-in-Chief of Holistic Parenting Magazine. Her work has been quoted from Hollywood to D.C. to South Africa, most notably in an address on children’s rights to the South African Parliament by the Minister of Justice.

Rebecca Sparrow

Travel writer, a television publicist, a marketing executive, a magazine editor, a TV scriptwriter, a radio producer, a newspaper columnist and as an author.

Over the past 25 years Rebecca Sparrow has earned a living as a travel writer, a television publicist, a marketing executive, a magazine editor, a TV scriptwriter, a radio producer, a newspaper columnist and as an author.

She also talks to thousands of high school students (and their parents!) every year about friendship, resilience, giving back and how to have a more positive experience online.

Gabbie Stroud

Author, Teacher and mother

In 2014, Gabbie Stroud was a working teacher with a decade of experience and a passion for teaching. A few months later she resigned and went on to write best selling books 'Teacher ' and 'Dear Parents'. With wit, humour and a little PTSD, she gives a wonderful insight into the current state of teaching and the pressures on those who chose it as their profession.