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Darian Brooker
Awards Australia Foundation Connecting Communities Award - Winner Speech - Darian Brooker

What I Do: Empowering Young People, Teams & Organisations

Keynote Speaking

For audiences that want to feel, think, and act differently.

  • Delivered to groups ranging from 20-person leadership retreats to audiences of 1,000+, including primary and high school students, frontline professionals, corporate teams, C-suite executives, state & federal MPs, and state & national commissioners.

  • Keynotes are tailored to your audience and aligned with the values and goals of your event.

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Signature topics include:

  • Resilient leadership & growth through adversity

  • Neurodivergence and inclusive education

  • The power of lived experience in systems change

  • Youth voice, education equity & reform

  • Lessons from foster care, advocacy, and impact-driven business

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Available for: conferences, leadership events, school presentations, youth forums, and corporate engagement sessions.

Workshops & Masterclass

Hands-on sessions designed to engage and transform.

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Half-day, full-day, and multi-session programs available for schools, teams, community organisations, or professionals.

  • Most popular workshop: Resilient Leadership: Building confidence, clarity, and leadership in young people. Empowering participants to own and leverage their story. 

  • Other workshops can be custom designed to suit the needs of your organisation.

  • All workshops are evidence-informed, trauma-aware, and experiential, designed with lived experience at the core.

Consulting & Advisory

Strategic input from someone who’s lived it, led it, and delivered it.

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Available to support governments, schools, community services, and organisations seeking insight into:

  • Youth engagement

  • Out-of-home care systems

  • Trauma-informed practice

  • Neurodivergent inclusion

  • Community impact and ethical leadership

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Experience includes:

  • Collaborating with state government departments

  • Designing and delivering leadership programs across NSW and ACT

  • Sitting on panels with national stakeholders (commissioners, judges, caseworkers)

  • Advising on co-design with young people and survivors

Partnerships & Programs

Let’s build something powerful together.

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Ongoing or project-based partnerships to design and implement programs for:

  • Schools

  • Community organisations

  • Government initiatives

  • Corporate social responsibility programs

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Flexible formats: facilitation, program design, evaluation, or full delivery.

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Previous partners include:

  • Department of Communities & Justice (DCJ)

  • Ronald McDonald House Charities

  • Numerous public and independent schools across NSW and the ACT

Contact Darian

Let’s Create Impact Together

Whether you’re interested in a keynote, workshop, consulting support, or a partnership, I’d love to hear from you. Reach out to discuss how we can design meaningful programs, inspire your team, or empower young people through tailored learning experiences.

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