“Michael Crossland is an extraordinary young man who has defied the odds of a life threatening cancer to build a life of exceptional achievements. An accomplished businessman and an elite sportsman, his life is a remarkable success. Michael continues to inspire hundreds of thousands through sharing his incredibly impactful live story.”
Read MoreBella Taylor Smith overcame great hardship early in her life to achieve her dream of winning The Voice Australia in 2021. She stunned Australian audiences with her world-class performances and has been invited by Guy Sebastian to join his sold-out National Tour commencing in April 2022. Stand Tall is thrilled to have Bella sharing her personal story and her incredible singing gift with students.
Read MoreJakara Anthony won a Gold Medal at the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022. This is in addition to her 10 World Cup podiums in the 2021/2022 season, which resulted in her taking home the Crystal Globe for most successful athlete of the season. Jakara speaks about the struggle to overcome and manage the pure fear associated with such a tricky and dangerous sport as well as the mental and physical processes she has put in place.
Read MoreAs a young girl, Eloise Wellings dreamed of
becoming an Olympic long distance runner. She qualified for 3 Olympics but each time, she suffered stress fractures caused by an eating disorder and could not compete.
She finally achieved her dream at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
She founded the Love Mercy Foundation for women and orphans in Uganda in 2009 and has since impacted over 100,000 lives. She overcame the disappointment of missing Olympic selection for Tokyo 2020, to compete at the top level of international Marathon running.
Read MoreDuku Fore was born in a refugee camp in Uganda and lived there with his family for the first ten years of his life. His family was accepted as refugees into Australia where they received “food, care and compassion”. For many years, as the only black child in his class and struggling with a severe speech impediment he suffered regular bullying at the hands of his classmates.
Duku is now an international speaker, an author of 2 books, a 2-time TEDx Speaker, as well as a UN Delegate having represented Australia at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. His accumulated knowledge and experience are seldom found even in the most traveled of people.
Read MoreOn February 1st, 2020, Danny and Leila Abdallah's world turned upside down when a car driven by a drunk and drugged driver tragically killed three of their precious children. Within 24 hours, Leila and Danny challenged us all on TV screens with their response to forgive the driver.
One year later, Danny and Leila founded 'i4Give Day' and now look to share their powerful message of hope and dreaming again.
Read MoreIn 2006 Sam’s life changed forever when he was involved in a major car accident which left him with an amputated right arm and permanent disability in his right leg. Sam went on to become one of the worlds most in demand global professional speakers. In 2013 Sam became an entrepreneur and built his training company which now runs events globally teaching how to master communication for influence.
Read MoreLiv is passionate for all things health and well-being, having completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology, and becoming a health coach with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Her proudest achievement is combining her passion for physical and mental health to launch and run Girls Who Glow; workshops for teenage girls to be their healthiest, happiest selves.
Read MoreJoany Badenhorst is one of Stand Tall’s beloved Ambassadors, as well as Co-captain of Australia’s 2018 Winter Paralympic Team, carrying the Flag for Australia at the Opening Ceremony. As Australia’s premier female Para-snowboarder, she won silver and bronze medals in three consecutive Women’s Para-snowboarding World Championships. Joany has a deep desire to beat all odds and achieve her dreams, and inspiring people of all ages to pursue their dreams
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