SPEAKERS


Julia Grace

Julia Grace is an award-winning speaker, educator, and Tui-winning recording artist who brings mental health to life through science, story and song. With over 30 years in education and lived experience of anxiety and depression, she connects powerfully with rangatahi, whānau and kaiako, helping them build practical tools for resilience.

Having spoken internationally and right throughout Aotearoa, Julia creates safe, engaging spaces for real conversations. Whether in a school hall, a corporate boardroom or on a global speaker stage, Julia brings warmth, humour and a message of hope that people of all ages trust.

Presentation: Be Kind to your Mind - Mental Health Insights with Heart Laughter, music, real talk - a unique keynote to uplift and inform 



Georgia Rudd

Research Fellow UOA / Our Voices Project / Professional Teaching Fellow UOA / Tē Mātou Rerenga - Our Journey 

Presentation: Setting the Scene: Navigating Rough Waters - Support Networks for Youth



Lara Walls

Final year PhD candidate / Lecturer in Nursing University of Waikato / Board Member Te Kåhui Rangatahi Youth health Aotearoa (formally SYPHANZ)

Presentation: The vital role of School Nurses in enhancing health outcomes for Rangatahi, specifically, defining the role within Aotearoa 


More speakers to be announced shortly.