Thank you for your interest in becoming a beyondblue Speaker.
Our speakers assist beyondblue by sharing their story to groups in the community. We receive requests from all types of groups and organisations and match them with appropriate speakers to share their story. By doing so, our speakers help raise awareness and reduce stigma of depression and anxiety in communities throughout Australia.
Is being a speaker right for you?
Making the decision to talk publicly about an experience of mental health issues isn’t right for everyone.
We know that living with depression and anxiety can have its ups and downs. However, it’s important that beyondblue speakers embody the values of hope and recovery. Some people find that speaking publicly about a personal experience and dealing with sensitive audience questions can be confronting or stressful, which can make the role difficult for those who are continuing to experience frequent periods of distress.
We encourage anyone who may be interested in becoming a beyondblue speaker to take some time to reflect on your own wellbeing and whether this type of activity is right for you at this time.
Recruiting speakers is an ongoing process and while you may choose not to apply this time, there will be opportunity to do so again in the future. There are also many other ways to share your experience and make a difference, such as participation in our online reference group – blueVoices.
What we look for
- Past experience of diagnosed anxiety and/or depression and/or suicidal behaviours OR experience of caring for someone with a diagnosis of anxiety and/or depression
- In a recovery space (i.e. not continuing to experience frequent periods of distress, undergoing treatment in hospital, changing or receiving new medications or treatment) for at least the past 8-12 months
- Personal experience and subsequent recovery consistent with beyondblue’s key messaging of seeking professional help
- No intention to promote or sell any personal agenda, business, venture or product if representing beyondblue
- Strong motivation to promote community awareness of anxiety and depression and the work of beyondblue
- Sustained and respected profile in the public domain including social media platforms (i.e. no or little public controversy)
- Alignment with beyondblue’s core values, vision and mission
How to apply
Please complete the below form and tell us about yourself and your experiences.
Any personal information you provide will be collected and stored in accordance with our privacy policy.If you have any queries or issues, please get in touch.
Please note that applications that include inappropriate or offensive language are automatically quarantined in our system.