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As a trainer of students studying Cert IV Disability, I found Rhys’ presentation to my class invaluable. He fully engaged the students using humour, and clearly explained the challenges he has faced regarding the way society is structured, which cemented what the student’s had been learning regarding the social model of disability.
The students responded positively to Rhys’ presentation and stated they found the experience increased their understanding of many concepts we had been focusing on and were able to develop a community access plan using Rhys’ presentation as the foundation for this.
Michelle De Jong, Course Manager, Warner Institute
Speakers Bank contribute to the delivery of our courses by providing speakers to present talks to our students and answer their questions. Their speakers are engaging and present honestly to our students, greatly enhancing their understanding of the lived experience of disability. Their presentations consistently deliver valuable in-person connection with people who can communicate their first-hand experience and insight into access, inclusion, and interaction with support providers, enhancing our students’ understanding, empathy and skill in their chosen fields.
Katherine Graham, Manager – Marketing and Compliance, Warner Institute
Wyndham City have engaged Speakers Bank on many occasions and each time have been highly satisfied with the outcome. Speakers have been engaged for International Day of People with Disability and other functions to raise awareness of disability and promote inclusion.
Wyndham City have also partnered with Speakers Bank to deliver Disability Confidence Training for Wyndham City Staff and community. Speakers have taken on the roles of co-presenters, guest speakers and panel members.
The Team is easy to deal with and are professional in their approach, providing a high-quality service. They treat speakers with dignity and respect and seek meaningful and engaging opportunities to promote and develop individuals.
Amanda Burns, Community Development Officer, Wyndham City Council
Speakers Bank are a team of experienced and emerging speakers with disability who share their stories with the community.
Our speakers are available for speeches, presentations, panels, interviews, podcasts and other events that can benefit from an authentic perspective on disability.
They speak about their lived experience, including barriers to inclusion and experiences relating to work, social, and recreational pursuits.
Our speakers have worked with a range of clients including education providers, corporate and not-for-profit organisations, government, health sector and service groups.
Elevate your event with an authentic voice. Book a speaker today!
Why hire our speakers?
- Add an authentic, engaging perspective on disability to your event, workshop or class.
- Provide people with lived experience of disability with a platform to share their story
Enhance your organisation’s commitment to inclusion and diversity by supporting disability advocacy. - We offer a sliding scale hourly rate for our speaking services, with lower rates available for Not-for-Profit organisations and small businesses.
- The fees we charge pay our speakers and assist Speakers Bank to provide them with training and support.
If you’re interested in booking a speaker, please click the contact button to email us. We will be in touch to get some information that will help us identify the best speaker for your event.
Please be aware that many of our speakers have access requirements and may need to bring a support person or service animal with them.
