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Ernie Dingo

Ernie Dingo

TV Presenter & Actor

Ernie is one of Australia's most loved personalities. His laid back style and earthy honesty have made him welcome into our TV homes on such programs as The World Around Us and his extremely popular hosting role on The Great Outdoors. He has extensive experience in Master of Ceremony, Product Launch and Corporate Hosting roles

Andrew Demetriou

Andrew Demetriou

CEO - The AFL

Under Andrew’s eleven year leadership, Australian entity the Ruthinium Group saw sales increase by 500% and eventually acquired its Italian parent company. It is now one of the largest global manufacturers and distributors of acrylic teeth, exporting to 70 countries. Now CEO of the Australian Football League, Andrew was instrumental in establishing programs to look after players during their careers and after retirement, and is responsible for negotiating the landmark 5-year Collective Bargaining Agreement on behalf of AFL players.

Khoa Do

Khoa Do

Young Australian of the Year
From a Vietnamese refugee boat bound for Australia, to an enviable list of film and community awards and honours. The Director and co-writer of critically acclaimed film Footy Legends, Khoa Do has achieved extraordinary success with courage, resilience and hope amidst incredible opposition. Khoa’s outstanding ability to inspire and motivate has seen him repeatedly called upon to represent his community and Australia on a number of pressing social issues.

Grant Denyer

Grant Denyer

TV Personality

You’ve seen him presenting the weather on Seven’s Sunrise program, and he swung his way to winning success in the May 2006 Dancing with the Stars. Now he hosts 'Australia's Got Talent' His energetic performance and bright smile have made Grant a bankable front man to any show or event.
He's also an emerging talent in Australian motor racing.

Peter Davidson

Peter Davidson

Sydney- Hobart Rescuer

From one of the worst marine disasters in Australia’s history, Peter tells his story in his role as paramedic aboard the first rescue helicopter, amidst some of the toughest weather conditions in sailing history. Peter shares the incredible experience that tested his mortality on two occasions, in humbling contrast to the six who lost their lives that day. A powerful story that illustrates the capability of ordinary, well trained and dedicated people, complete with incredible rescue video footage.

Alexander Downer

Alexander Downer

Foreign Affairs

Alexander’s career has seen him in several key roles on both the corporate and world stage. But it was in the role of Minister for Foreign Affairs (1996-2007) with the Liberal Government of Australia that allowed Alexander to truly make his mark. Today, Alexander enjoys speaking on a wide range of topics that include leadership, regional and global stability, future trends and the art of international negotiation – an indication of the wealth and breadth of knowledge he holds.

Anh Do

Anh Do

Comedian, TV personality

The perfect risk free choice of corporate MC and comedian. his witty clean and friendly stage manner make him one of Australia's most popular comedians and TV personalities , including Dancing With The Stars, Thank God Your're Here, Spicks and Specks, Rove and The Footy Show. A Vietnamese refugee as a 2 year old, he also has a Bachelor of Law. An incredible and inspiring story sits beneath this very funny man.

Helen Dalley

Helen Dalley

Journalist and Interviewer

Helen Dalley’s check sheet reads like a who’s who of celebrities, world and current affairs. A highly respected journalist, Helen’s work features on 60 Minutes and A Current Affair, and includes coverage of the Iraq War and aftermath of the September 11 attacks. A senior business and finance reporter, Helen has built her success interviewing CEO’s, economists and politicians. Her finely tuned skill has put Helen at the table with Prime Ministers, movie stars and everyday people with extraordinary stories.

Jon Dee

Jon Dee

Founder – Planet Ark

Passionate environmental champion and lobbyist, Jon Dee, founded Planet Ark in 1991 with former tennis great and friend, Pat Cash. Planet Ark’s meteoric rise enjoys support from celebrities the world over including Richard Branson, Pierce Brosnan and Olivia Newton-John, among many others. His initiative and innate drive directs a flood of media promotion and business ventures all focussed on improving the condition of our planet, and our lives.

Geraldine Doogue

Geraldine Doogue

Respected journalist and television presenter

Award winning journalist and television presenter, Geraldine Doogue is perhaps best known for her host role on ABC TV’s social issues show Compass, and formerly with ABC radio program Life Matters. A recipient of the Churchill Fellowship for social and cultural reporting, Geraldine is also recognised with an Officer of the Order of Australia for services to the community and media.

Bob Downe

Bob Downe

Comedy character

Bob Downe is the alter ego of entertainer, Mark Trevorrow. Bob enjoyed a successful twenty-year career in Australia and the UK, with sell out stage performances and ARIA nominations for his albums. On home turf, the only man to wear a beige safari suit in style hosted several years of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade for Network Ten.

Brian Doyle

Brian Doyle

Australia’s foremost comedian

The charming and witty Brian Doyle is renowned for being the man who worries a lot. Considered one of Australia’s foremost comedians Brian has the ability to command audiences from the palm of his hand and leaves them in fits of laughter. A 25 year career in the business has given the awarded Irishman plenty of ammunition. Nothing is sacred with Brian and he draws on wide ranging topics to entertain and delight audiences.

Melissa Doyle

Melissa Doyle

Seven’s Sunrise

Journalist, author, television presenter and ambassador for working mum’s, Melissa Doyle has become one of Australia’s best loved TV personalities. You’ll find her co-hosting Seven’s early morning Sunrise program alongside David Koch, or on popular nostalgia show Where Are They Now? The three time Silver Logie nominated presenter is also the author of a weekly column for the Sunday Herald Sun titled Balancing Act.

Bianca Dye

Bianca Dye

NOVA FM radio presenter

Since the day they opened for business, NOVA 96.9 radio has reaped the benefits of the rising star that is Bianca Dye. The outgoing personality has won the Best Music Personality Award in Australia three years running and is a regular on television shows Sunrise, Today, A Current Affair and Thank God You’re Here. Her adaptability to any media setting has made her an in-demand television guest and MC.

Michael Diamond

Michael Diamond

World trap rifle shooting champion

Triple gold medallist Mike Diamond became the first Australian to take out an Olympic trap shooting event since 1900, duplicating that feat at the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games, and again at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. His remarkable talent saw him reign as world champion for three years running. With an outstanding career of achievement behind him, Mike has established himself amongst the world’s greatest marksmen.

Robin Daubeny

Robin Daubeny

Motivational Expert/ Sales

Robin Daubeny is regarded as the most unique and sought after motivational speaker in Australia. His presentations entertain, educate and motivate. Attendees take away proven, positive self-help ideas that can change performance, behaviour and lives in general. His success in business and sport resulted in him being appointed as a consultant at the Australian Institute of Sport in 2007, where he works with elite athletes helping to improve performance and helping them to be successful in other areas when their sporting career finishes.

Dr Edward de Bono

Dr Edward de Bono

Lateral Thinker

Edward is widely regarded as the leading authority in the field of creative thinking, and the direct teaching of thinking as a skill. An author, academic and lecturer, Edward has written 62 books and lectured in 54 countries. He is the originator of lateral thinking and one of the few in history attributed with influencing the way we think. Edward is unique in his application, working with everyone from young children to corporate executives and large organisations.

Earl de Blonville

Earl de Blonville

Arctic Explorer

Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, London, Earl draws on an extraordinary breadth of leadership experience from corporate coaching to wilderness expeditions, delivering valuable new ideas that are guaranteed to challenge and inspire; even change the culture and future of your enterprise. Earl’s unique insights come from being both leader and survivor at the outer edge of human endurance. He introduces valuable lessons from little-known stories of superhuman achievements in the wilderness and from his doctoral research into the stories behind history’s most important leaders.