Speaker's Bio
Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM, Keynote
Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM is a scholar, doctor, lawyer, disability advotes and researcher. Having been injured in a motor vehicle accident halfway through medical school, Dinesh is the only quadriplegic to graduate medical school in Queensland (and second in Australia). As a result of his injury and expereinces, he has been an advocate for inclusion and is a founding member of Doctors with Disabilities. In 2021 Dinesh was awarded the Queensland Australian of the Year, and has many other accolades including an Order of Australia Medal.
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Julia Spicer oam, Innovation
Julia Spicer OAM is a vibrant rural entrepreneur and a catalyst for change. She has founded three regional business, since sold 1 and continues to mange the other two –in Goondiwindi, Qld - Engage & Create Consulting and the Goondiwindi Business Hub.
Julia's mission is to contribute to the vibrancy and viability of rural and regional Australia by helping businesses and communities grow. She currently volunteers as Chair to Motherland (Australia’s only online Mother’s group) and Humans of Agriculture. Her OAM was won in 2022 for contribution to regions and community organisations. Julia was recently elected as Councillor for Goondiwindi Regional Council. She also sits on 2 other boards at a federal level and in 2022 was name QLDs Chief Entrepenuer. Julia is known for her warmth, humour and passion when it comes to getting clear on why we do what we do, and how we can have fun with it along the way!
Mike house, leading small teams
One of Australia's leading survival instructors, Mike has worked with groups from a diverse range of backgrounds from youth at risk to multinational corporations. By observing and leading people in complex situations of extreme deprivation and duress, Mike has developed keen insight for how humans either panic and suffer or adapt and thrive. He sees the same behaviours in ordinary workplaces and shows people how to view their work, daily tasks, relationships and opportunities through new eyes. Mike is passionate about building resilience in teams and individuals.
Nathan Hulls, youth leadership
Nathan is a passionate motivational speaker, entrepreneur, mindset coach and mentor. His career so far has spanned business, media, politics and community leadership. He is passionate about inspiring young people to dream bigger dreams and to back themselves, all the while teaching them the power of right choices, attitude and character, leaving them with tools to transform their lives and the world around them.