Australia’s largest youth wellbeing event, Stand Tall, will be held in South Western Sydney for the first time.
The 2024 Stand Tall will be held in Liverpool Catholic Club on October 30 and 31.
Stand Tall is a not-for-profit organisation that was founded by three mothers in response to the troubling statistics of youth suicide, drug and alcohol use, self harm, depression and anxiety.
The event features inspirational messages from a variety of speakers, and aims to act as a springboard that sparks important conversation between students, teachers and parents.
In addition, the vision behind these events is to equip young people with the tools to succeed in life, belief in themselves and build important qualities like resilience. Each speaker brings their unique perspectives and stories to inspire and empower young attendees.
The event will feature Tony Hoang, former gang member and founder of Inspire 180, who will share his journey from adversity to empowerment.
Another will be Joany Badenhorst, Paralympian and 5-time World Champion, who will speak about overcoming physical and mental barriers.
Allie Smith, Swifts Netball team player, will discuss the importance of teamwork and mental resilience in sports.
Alex Noble, paraplegic author and Stand Tall ambassador, whose story of courage and determination will motivate attendees to persevere through anything they’re facing.
Anna Cocquerel, a former Home and Away star, will address the impact of pressures from people around you, the importance of self-care and her experience with dyslexia.
Nic Newling, a mental health advocate, will recount his personal experiences and share how he overcame the challenges he faced.
“These remarkable individuals will share their personal stories, challenges, and triumphs, inspiring and empowering young attendees to stand tall in their own lives,’’ says an event organiser.
Visit standtallevent.com to book tickets or contact the Stand Tall Liaison, Charlotte: schools@standtallevent.com
