One of my favorite quotes comes from Irish Wisdom: 


"the darkest hour is just before the dawn"

Previous Public Speaking Events

picture of David in a suit standing next to a lectern, speaking about his book and living with a brain injury


David has been public speaking for over ten years,
he lives in the city of Brisbane in Australia.
David has inspired and assisted many people. he can help you by speaking with you one on one or in a group setting. Whether It be a family group, corporation or community organisation, David would love to speak with you.
To get in contact with David please click here.

Some of Davids previous speaking events include the list below, David only started keeping a record of these events in June 2013.
Over the years David has spoken at many more events than the ones listed below, how ever he at the time did not keep acuret dates and venues so he has chosen to not list these.

DATE LOCATION TIME OPEN TO ALL CLUB - CORPORATE EVENT
December 3/2019Brisbane----QSUPER for EPIC employment
November 20/2019Brisbane----DNRME Graduates
October 4/2019Brisbane----Alberton Hall
September 2019Brisbane----Georesources
May 28/2019Brisbane----DNRME Graduates
11 April 2018Princess Alexandra Hospital Brisbane----Brain Injuries Rehabilitation Unit (BIRU)
30 November 2017Brisbane----Spoke for World Disibility Day
15 September 2016Beenleigh PCYC--yes--
5 June 2016ABC radio Interviewed by Rachel Fountain------
28 October 2015Caboolture State High School – Beacon Signing--yes--
17 September 2015Wellington Point State High School--noclosed
9 September 2015Beenleigh State School--noclosed
27 August 2015Nambour State High School--noclosed
24 June 2015Gympie St Patricks Primary School invitation only 
5 May 2015Brisbane invitation onlyI have received an invitation to become an honorary member of the Australian University Chapter of Golden Key. Honorary members are selected based on personal accomplishments, support of academic excellence and commitment to society. Past inducted Honorary Members include
  • Governor General of Australia, his Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MK (Retd)
  • and
  • 2010 Australian of the Year, Professor Patrick McGorry.
The committee is inspired by how I overcame a brain stem injury and would like me to share that story with other high achieving students.
3 September 2013Australian Catholic University, Nudgee9am Yes
17 July 2013Lads and Dads, Gatton9.30am yes
20 June 2013Beenleigh Library, Crete St Beenleigh10.30 amyes 

For more information about any of Davids events, please contact David via the contact page or click here.