Caroline Brunne is an award-winning Trauma Survivor Coach, Breathwork Facilitator and Lived Experience Expert.
With over two decades in business and leadership, Caroline combines her lived experience as a trauma survivor with professional training in nervous system regulation to support individuals and teams navigating stress, burnout, and recovery.
This year, she returns to the stage as our MC, though this time she will be joined by Louie, her 4-year-old Border Collie and certified therapy dog, to bring an extra bit of magic to our event.
Website: https://carolinebrunne.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caroline_brunne/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cgb.mgmt
Emma Walkinshaw is a Body Confidence Coach, Author, Accredited Yoga Instructor, and entrepreneur dedicated to empowering women.
As the founder of the "21 Minutes of Morning Magic" “Embody Me Program and “Body Love Bootcamp” she creates transformative spaces for growth.
Emma also leads the "Body Love Revolution Online Summit," hosts "Wholehearted Retreats" in Australia and India, and authored "365 Days of Morning Magic- a daily guide to set your intentions.
Manifest a life you love with clarity, calm and joy" Emma's passion is empowering women in their 40s and 50s to reignite their energy, embrace their bodies with confidence, and create a sustainable path forward.
Through personalised coaching, mindset work, and movement practices like yoga, she helps women feel vibrant, empowered, and ready to thrive in this next chapter.
Namaste - Emma x
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmawalkinshawcij/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emma_walkinshaw/
Website: https://www.emmawalkinshaw.com.au/home
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Emma_Walkinshaw
Body Love Bootcamp: https://www.emmawalkinshaw.com.au/body-love-bootcamp
Book: https://www.emmawalkinshaw.com.au/365-days-of-morning-magic
Dr Singh says it’s an avenue patients can use to connect with others in a positive environment, whilst simultaneously strengthening their community.
“Social isolation is a bigger risk factor than the well-known risk factors for chronic disease like inactivity, smoking, obesity, alcohol, etc, but we usually don’t address this one!” she said.
As the RACGP National Chair of Social Prescribing Specific Interest Group, I’m very passionate and I’ve done quite a bit of study on the effect of social isolation and loneliness on people. There is enough reason to really integrate social prescribing as part of the ongoing management plan for our patients.
Social prescribing reduces GP and emergency department visits by about 20% and actively decreases the risk of chronic diseases, thus lessening the strain on our healthcare system.
Dr Kuljit Singh (BMedSc, MBBS Honors, FRACGP)
-National Chair RACGP Social Prescribing SIG
-National Chair Primary Care Expert Panel ASPIRE
-Clinical Director Projects KnG Healthcare
-General Practitioner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_living_with_dr_singh/
Emma Atherton has been called Greater Springfields very own “Wonder Woman”! She is a Mother of 5 (one special needs child on NDIS), a devoted wife, business owner, charity founder, and with her husband (Adam) looks after a Health team of over 45 staff with their multi-award winning Health businesses Orion Family Physiotherapy, The Care Factor, The Headache & Migraine clinic and The Cancer Physio under their Kingdom Health Group banner. And now they will add to this their LWW team of almost 15 staff.
Liberty Women’s wellness practice:
Liberty Womens Wellness (LWW) is Greater Springfields first dedicated Womens health & wellness clinic. Emma and the LWW team have literally created a team to help each aspect of the woman; body, spirit and soul.
A special place for women to feel empowered and achieve their goals and optimal health. A place where Women can feel heard, find who they are & be empowered.
Website: https://libertywomenswellness.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberty_womens_wellness/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyWomensWellness
Dr Jennifer Hacker Pearson, PhD – Neuroscientist, Psychotherapist and Women’s Mental Wellbeing Specialist.
Since completing her PhD in Neuroscience in 2009, Dr Jen has been on a mission to give women the neuroscience-backed information and tools they deserve, so they can thrive through the profound hormonal transitions of postpartum and menopause. She teaches practical, evidence-based science that helps every woman better understand her changing brain, and herself, during these transitions, and shows them how to utilise their naturally transforming brain to step their superpower.
Her work has been published in leading journals like Nature Neuroscience, featured in books (including her own), and shared on stages around the world.
Website: https://drjen.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjenhackerpearson/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPj2O3v9erpFLAecPmw6PQ
Saalihah Seedat is a Consultant Clinical Pharmacist, social entrepreneur, philanthropist, and mentor with a passion for leadership and social issues. Balancing her career and family life as a mother of three, she conducts medication reviews in the community sector, works part-time in a private hospital, and facilitates the My Health for Life program.
Saalihah, a personal development and wellbeing specialist, attributes her success to her supportive husband, who has been her biggest cheerleader since their migration from Southern Africa to Australia in 2002. Her voluntary work includes roles with Share the Dignity initiatives, Skilling Queenslanders for Work programs and organising Breast Cancer fundraising events for the Crescents of Brisbane.
She has sponsored a National Council of Women Queensland (NCWQ) bursary for an emerging female leader from a culturally diverse background. Saalihah has mentored in the AIS Sports Collective and serves as a Global Sisters Momentum Coach.
Most recently, she has been featured in the Queensland Women and Girls' Health Strategy 2032 and has co-authored "She Inspires Leaders" with the Global Women Success project. She believes in the power of knowledge and its potential to create a more connected and empowered community.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/saalihah-seedat-995bb3152/
Consultant Pharmacist (B.Pharm, MPS, AACPA, Dip. Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring) & Certified My Health for Life Facilitator
Motherhood Village Ltd is the Gold Coast’s first and only established peer-led perinatal mental health support service.
Founded in response to a critical gap in care, the organisation provides free, in-person, lived experience peer support to mothers and families navigating mental health challenges during pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
Motherhood Village works in close collaboration with Gold Coast Health, local hospitals, psychologists, and national mental health organisations to deliver non-clinical, early intervention that complements clinical care.
With a focus on connection, validation, and tailored mental health support group programs, Motherhood Village has become a trusted grassroots service supporting hundreds of families each year through its trauma-informed, community-embedded model.
Tracey Tyley is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Motherhood Village Ltd.
Drawing on her professional background in accounting and auditing, as well as training from COPE, PANDA, and the Maternal Mental Health Alliance, Tracey leads Motherhood Village with a unique blend of strategic insight and deep empathy.
Her leadership has earned recognition in Queensland Parliament, and she is a passionate advocate for lived experience care, choice in service delivery, and meaningful partnerships between community and clinical providers. Tracey is also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA).
https://www.motherhoodvillage.com.au/
Period Wisdom Boutique is the official distributor of Daysy and proud partner of Valley Electronics — a global leader in research-based medical technology with over 35 years of experience in fertility tracking.
Our fertility trackers are known for their exceptional accuracy, helping women better understand their cycles and make informed decisions about their reproductive health. In our own survey of Daysy users, 63% reported conceiving in the first cycle they tried, and 89% conceived within just three months.
We’re committed to providing science-backed tools that support body literacy, promote self-confidence, and empower women to take charge of their health.
Period wisdom boutique Authorised Australian distributor for Daysy, Ladycomp, and Teena
Kamal is a dedicated teacher and school counselor with 15 years of experience, passionately guiding young minds and supporting emotional growth.
A proud mother of two energetic boys, she balances family life with a deep commitment to personal growth. Recently, Kamal founded Ignite Holistic Wellness, a platform inspired by her own self-discovery journey.
Through creative arts workshops, community-based handmade letters and cards, and women's circles, she fosters connection, creativity, and healing.
Her work aims to empower others to tap into their intuition and embrace holistic well-being, offering a nurturing space for individuals to thrive emotionally, spiritually, and creatively.
The Nurtured Village Hampers is an Australia wide charity dedicated to the prevention and advocacy of maternal mental health disorders by creating grassroots communities for mums to bring back the traditional village of support.
These communities provide hampers full of essential items to mums in need.
Monica Pema is a Global Educator & Mentor in Integrated Wellness and founder of PEMA Mind and Motion. Drawing on her background as a former psychologist and over 25 years in holistic kinesiology, she combines evidence-informed psychology with practical, body-based approaches that honour the link between emotional wellbeing and physical health. She is the creator of the Mind and Motion Cards – Deck of Discovery and the Conscious Practitioner Course, utilised worldwide to deepen emotional awareness, professional skills, and reflective practice.
Monica also leads community-based breathwork and movement programs that increase access to wellbeing tools. She works with a clear, grounded approach, creating meaningful, lasting change in personal and professional life.
Clarity & Me OT is owned by Angela Costi, a paediatric occupational therapist who supports children and families in developing essential life and self-care skills with compassion and expertise.
Angela is a neuroaffirming occupational therapist and mindfulness meditation practitioner who works alongside children to help them do all the things they need and want to do - at home, school, and in the community.
The practice nurtures emotional regulation, social interaction, independence, and confidence through personalised therapy sessions that focus on the strengths of each child.
Families receive guidance to support their child’s development and wellbeing at every stage, empowering children to thrive in all aspects of life.
I am an Occupational therapist and a Well-being Promoter. I am on a mission to inspire others to create a meaningful and purpose driven life for themselves by exploring lifestyle habits and connecting to their body’s wisdom through mind-body attunement, belief system exploration and occupational engagement.
Connecting internally allows one to become aware of current habits and beliefs that may no longer serve so that longer lasting changes can be made by rediscovering energy, alignment and freedom.
Working with the laws of nature enables a state of flow, where actions feel sustainable and aligned with our true selves. Therefore, fostering a mind-body-spirit connection is vital in creating a fulfilling life.
(Occupational Therapist | Lifestyle Medicine Facilitator)
Emma Louise is a Transformation Mentor, Medicine Woman, Earth Keeper and an Initiator of the Munay-Ki Rites. She is also a former Registered Nurse and Diabetes Educator.
Through her own lived experiences, Emma Louise believes ancient pathways that blend Energy, Nature and Spirit are a powerful antidote for Healing, Transformation and Empowerment.
This means we all hold an innate power to merge ancient codes with the quantum field to experience an exceptional shift in consciousness, health and life.
Emma’s 16-year journey of self-exploration led her to Peru in 2018, later returning in 2019. It was here that she deepened her understanding of self, along with the ancient shamanic teachings, Inca traditions and wisdom of Indigenous elders in the Andes.
Unveiling her own soul remembrance planted a seed to support individuals on their personal journey because she believes that everything begins and ends on our pilgrimage home to our soul’s innate knowing.
Linda is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those she works with, fostering trust and a sense of safety. Her approachable and collaborative style ensures that each individual receives a personalized experience that respects and honours their unique needs, aspirations, and goals.
Her nursing background also uniquely enhances my understanding of the whole person—the mind-body-spirit connection—enabling her to support clients in achieving overall well-being. Her Counselling and Psychotherapist Practice is located on the Gold Coast.
She has a deep connection with nature and also runs equine and nature therapy sessions at her quarter horse stud ‘Ricinda Ranch’ in the Gold Coast Hinterland.
She also has over 7 years’ experience in clinical practice as a Psychotherapist and Clinical Counsellor along with 35 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse.
Endota is an Australian wellness brand and the country’s largest day spa network. It offers a range of spa treatments, skincare products, and educational opportunities related to wellness. The name “endota” is an indigenous Australian word meaning “beautiful.
As a leader in wellness, we know that wellbeing is more than a trend and deeper than a quick fix. Something special happens when we actively nurture our own health and happiness – we feel more uplifted, more confident, and more authentically ourselves.
The pursuit of wellbeing is a way of life, not just the result of occasional efforts. It helps us feel good in the moment and more resilient in the long term.
Wellbeing is the reward of daily practice. It’s the rituals we mindfully embrace and our positive intentions made real. Our wellness choices enable us to enrich our minds, energise our bodies, care for our skin, and recognise our inner strength. We can also choose how we connect with others, and how respectfully we relate to the planet.
Julia has a long-standing passion for helping people enhance their health and wellbeing. With a background in psychology and public health, Julia understands the value of supporting individuals, families and communities, while also addressing broader environmental and system issues to improve health.
In her previous role with Education Queensland, Julia enjoyed working with children with Special Needs and their families.
For almost 25 years, Julia has been a Health Promotion Officer with the BreastScreen Queensland Program. With an equity lens, and desire to improve consumers’ experiences, Julia strives to make services more accessible and inclusive.
She loves working alongside a diverse mix of consumers and partners, and a dedicated multidisciplinary team, to boost screening participation and help save lives.