ABOUT
Advocates 4 Wellness was an initiative created by Founder of Elements 4 Success Kylee Leota & Founder of The Big Three Corey Lum. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment for Real People with lived experience to have Real Conversations and share their stories to empower Real Change!
OUR CREATORS
KYLEE LEOTA
Coach & Founder of Elements 4 Success
After 20 years in the education sector, including leadership roles at both school and regional levels, Kylee has a proven track record of working with clients of all ages, to empower them and create a positive impact. Further than just the education sector: Kylee continues to work collaboratively across sectors including complex needs, traumas and early intervention, as well as the transition to work sectors. Kylee’s depth of experience and knowledge means that she is adaptable to any industry.
COREY LUM
Founder of The Big Three: Strive, Thrive, Live
On what he likes to call his “Awakening”, Corey found the strength to let go of his pride, ego, and fears to confront the cognitive thoughts he had about himself and began a journey of acceptance. To understand that what happened to him was not his fault, and as tragic as it was, his trauma turned into strength and resilience. If a picture tells a thousand words, then one man’s journey must speak volumes. Corey is also honoured to sit amongst ChildSafe Champions - a network striving to connect and create open, safe environments for all children.
OUR COLLABORATORS
MICHELLE MITCHELL
Author, Teenage Expert & Speaker
Michelle Mitchell is an award-winning speaker, and bestselling parenting author. She has been termed ‘the teenage expert’ by the media and is sought after for her compassionate and grounded advice for parenting tweens and teens. Michelle started her career as a teacher, but soon discovered a special interest in wellbeing. Today she uses her experience to write and speak in schools, community events and through media!
PRESTON CAMPBELL
Ex NRL player and Founder of the Preston Campbell Foundation
After retiring from the NRL in 2011, Preston has become one of Australia’s most influential community & sporting ambassadors, working tirelessly to support individuals, families and communities across a wide range of fields!
BOSCO ANTHONY
Digital Strategist & Storyteller
Bosco Anthony’s impressive 20-year portfolio has seen completion in over 1000 digital projects, TEDx talks in Stanley Park as well as over 300 global events, conferences, and workshops. He assists his clients to navigate critical thinking from “What is” to “What if”, and his skills are second to none!
DAMIEN RIDER
World Record Holding Extreme Sports Athlete & Global Motivational Speaker
Damien is an Ultra Endurance Athlete who is the creator of One Breathe Meditation. Damien's work and dedication has led him to become a globally respected Wellness and Mindset Coach. He continues to challenge himself, discovering what is possible mentally and physically, sharing his discoveries with others along the way!
ANTHONY MACSHANE
Director at MACFORCE Australia
Passionate about changing the way people are employed in Australia, Anthony surrounds his workforce with the support and tools needed to succeed while living a fulfilled life, and his diverse career has involved working for a range of industries across Australia!
DR. MARILYN CASLEY
Lecturer in the School of Health Sciences and Social Work at Griffith University
Dr Marilyn Casley has a vast amount of experience in consulting and researching with children and is renowned for the development of resources and training packages for inclusive practice in early childhood settings and community services. Dr. Casley uses her experience to share her wealth of knowledge about child development and inclusive practices across sectors!
MARK HENDERSON
Marketing & Communications Specialist
As a child Mark always struggled to completely understand what it meant to fit in. When he finally spoke up, Mark recognised that many other people often don’t understand their identity, and like him, they can be unwilling to talk about who they are. Today, Mark advocates for people who feel they are voiceless!
MARY BARTLETT JOHNSTON
Suicide first responder & President of Te Korowai Aroha
After migrating to Australia in 1978, Mary studied to complete her Bachelor Human Services/Social Science. She then Founded the organisation Te Korowai Aroha, which is a Logan based initiative for Maori and Pacific Islander People. Mary now works within the suicide prevention sector, providing care and support to those who are experiencing grief, loss, and trauma.
ROB MOKARAKA
Founder of Shot Bro
Rob Mokaraka is an actor and writer who has created a tool for healing and educating communities an organisations about mental well-being, suicide prevention, and aftercare when someone you love has taken their life. His theatre show/seminar is called, Shot Bro- Confessions of a depressed bullet, which is invited around Australasia!
NEIL GEDDES
15 Year Army Veteran
After serving 15 years in the Australian Army, Neil Geddes transitioned back home to be with his three amazing children. During this time Neil began unpacking unlocked trauma from his childhood and started his journey towards self-growth. Neil now supports others who are in similar positions through numerous community initiatives and his book F*** The Black Dog!
