Speakers Bank supports people with lived experience of disability to share their stories with the community.

Four disability advocate speakers posing for a photo at a speaking engagement event

Speakers Bank believes in the power of real people and their stories to create change. 

We bring everyday people into the spotlight, providing them with the tools and support they need to share their lived experience through public speaking and storytelling.

We support both established and emerging speakers. We offer resources and opportunities for speakers to develop their skills and increase their impact. 

Through collaboration and participatory decision-making, we involve our speakers in shaping the direction of our programs and services. We engage speakers in a variety of projects, amplifying their voices beyond speaking engagements. 

Our speakers are available for speaking engagements, including presentations, interviews, panel discussions and Q&As.  

We offer sliding-scale fees, making our services affordable for a broad range of organisations. 

 The fees we charge go towards paying our speakers and providing them with transport, administrative support, training and marketing. We firmly believe that speakers should be valued and compensated for their work. 

Help us build a world where every story matters. 

Our purpose

To provide a platform for diverse voices to promote understanding, inclusion and positive change. 

Our values

Communication

We connect with the community by sharing lived experiences. Every story matters.

Collaboration

We include our speakers in decision-making, ensuring they are represented authentically, and our actions match their goals.

Capacity Building

We support our speakers to develop their skills in public speaking and storytelling through training and experience.  

Change-making

With a focus on diversity and inclusivity, we amplify marginalised voices, promote understanding, and advocate for positive change.