Dr Michael Carr-Gregg
Michael is one of Australia's highest profile psychologists working in all forms of media. A successful author, speaker, broadcaster and mental health advocate, Michael works in private practice in Melbourne.
Michael has been the recipient of a number of awards including the Australian Jaycees Outstanding Young Australian of the Year (1987), the New Zealand Commemoration Medal for Services to the Community (1990), and named Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International in recognition of his work in the prevention of youth suicide (1997) and again in 2021.
Susan McLean
Susan is Australia’s leading expert in the area of cyber safety and was a member of Victoria Police for 27 years. She was the first Victoria Police officer appointed to a position involving cybersafety and young people where she established and managed the Victoria Police Cybersafety Project.
Susan collaborates with a variety of international bodies and is a member of both the Federal Government’s Online Safety Consultative Working Group and the National Centre Against Bullying (NCAB). Susan provides regular advice and assistance to Australian families and schools in relation to online issues and presents to over 75,000 students per year as well as 1000’s of parents and educators. She is often a conduit between a victim of online abuse (and their families) and Law Enforcement to ensure criminal activity is reported and investigated.
Sharon Witt
Sharon is one of Australia's leading authors of books for children and teens on growing up, resilience and wellbeing. An educator of over thirty years, she is a sought after presenter in schools, conferences and is often called upon in the media.
Sharon has written 16 books for young people to help guide them through many of the issues they face in early years and help them develop key strategies in building resilience. Her best selling Teen Talk Series has over 120,000 copies in print in Australia and overseas. Sharon’s Girlwise Series and Wiseguys books are best sellers in Australia.
Anna McGahan
Anna is an actor and writer, for Australian film, television and theatre. Her debut novel 'Immaculate' won the 2023 Australian/Vogel's Award and was shortlisted for the 2024 MUD Prize.
Anna founded the collective ‘The Fireplace’ in 2015, as a space to encourage creative artists in their spiritual development, and is committed to leading young female artists to have agency and confidence in their careers. She is passionate about the representation of women within the performing arts industries, and resisting the exploitation and gratuitous sexualisation of female bodies in film and television.
Andrew Lines
Aside from his most important role of being husband to Becky and father to two daughters, two sons and three step-sons, Andrew is also a teacher, educational consultant, writer and Rites of Passage creator. He has created numerous programs and resources for families and schools (The Rite Journey, Man Made, Woman Wise, Parenting Plan and Habits of Heart), all especially developed to build respect, responsibility, resilience, resourcefulness and well-being. Hundreds of thousands of teachers, parents and students across 5 continents have experienced his workshops, resources and methodologies.
Maggie Hamilton
Writer and social researcher Maggie is a seasoned media commentator and keen observer of social trends, and has presented to numerous professional and public forums, seminars and conferences on her research. Maggie has held a number of senior roles in publishing and at the ABC. Her professional memberships have included serving on the Executive of the Sydney Peace Foundation.
Her books, published in Australia, New Zealand, Holland, Italy, China, Lithuania, Korea, the Arab States and Brazil, include What Men Don't Talk About, the lives of real men and boys; What's Happening to Our Girls? and What's Happening to Our Boys? which examine the current issues boys and girls face, and offers workable solutions; along with Secret Girls' Business an empowering gift book for teen girls.
Kelly Humphries
Kelly is a survivor of child sexual abuse and speaks from lived experience. She is a passionate voice for survivors globally, with a mission to empower leaders and inspire lasting change.
With a unique perspective shaped by both her personal journey and her background as a law enforcement professional, Kelly understands the complexities of overcoming trauma. Her path to success has been shaped by challenges, including domestic violence, CPTSD, and mental health struggles, which she has turned into sources of strength.
With over 13 years in policing and expertise in psychology and results coaching, Kelly is widely recognised as one of Australia’s foremost authorities on navigating the journey from trauma to recovery. Compassionate, dynamic, and fearless in addressing difficult conversations, Kelly continues to inspire and lead with authenticity and strength.