Keynote Speakers

WAYNE SCHWASS

Session Title: Authenticity is vital for your emotional health

New Zealand born Wayne Schwass is one of the most highly rated performers in the AFL history, playing 282 AFL games over 14 years with the North Melbourne Football Club (1988-1997) and the Sydney Swans (1998-2002).

Wayne is the Founder of ‘The Sunrise Foundation’, an organisation he created after becoming one of the first AFL footballers to openly speak out about his battle with depression. The Sunrise Foundation was created to develop and deliver purpose built preventative education programs addressing depression for young people aged between 12-24 with a particular focus in the education system, athletes from all sports across all levels including the elite and rural Australia.

Wayne has forged a name for himself as a highly respected AFL Broadcaster on TV, radio and online.

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