international men’s day event 20nov’17 Melbourne, Australia TO INSPIRE MEN TO Proudly brought to you by Australian Womens Network Connect, Grow In conjunction with Australian Mens Network and Transform

Program TIME SESSION SPEAKER

08:00 – 08:30 Registration

08:30 – 08:35 Welcome and Introduction Bec Bucci

08:35 – 08:45 CEO Address Francesca Thorne

08:45 – 09:05 White Ribbon Address CEO of White Ribbon

09:05 – 09:40 Interrupting the story that we have about ourselves to ourselves Leon Ruri In this session Leon will be discussing: • How we see ourselves compared to others. Eg He can be great but I can’t. I’m not as talented as him, I’m not good enough • Overcoming the past and taking responsibility for the past andnot having to look over your shoulder to see if your past will catch up with you. Through doing this you can create a life of possibility that you once never thought available • The Haka and why I chose that form of communication to express the message of men’s mental health • I will share my story about sexual abuse, physical abuse, the effects of divorce and the impact on me and my children • Overcoming Depression and its affects, wanting to commit suicide • And ultimately how, by being present and interrupting the story, changing how you see yourself, you can overcome your past and be powerful again in life.

09:40 – 10:15 The Respectful Man Ron Malhotra, The Respectful Man session will cover – “The 5 most important questions every man needs to ask of himself” IMD Ambassador 2017 • What it truly means to be a respectful man • Why it is time to redefine success for men • The biggest problem facing boys and men today, and the solution • The 5 most important life questions that every man needs to ask of himself

10:15 – 11:00 MORNING TEA

11:00 – 11:15 NeuroShifting: SmartSoundTM for optimal wellness and performance Dr Max Hicks In this session Max will introduce and briefly explain the science and applications of NeuroSonica SmartSoundTM, a new and highly effective genre of ‘brain audio’ with the distinction of being the first therapeutic audio anywhere in the world to have been included as a medical device by a Federal health department.

Offering evidence based assistance ranging from the management of Stress, Insomnia and Depression, through to general wellbeing, cognitive enhancement and improved performance, Max proposes that this neuroscientific technology has the potential to make a significant contribution to global health, resilience and wellbeing.

Its digital format means that it can be very quickly delivered anywhere and on any scale, making it a powerful and convenient tool for use in schools, universities, hospitals, workplaces, emergency services or therapeutic practices, or for private use at home.

And it can work in perfect synergy with self-development and motivational programs.

Importantly, for the many men who find it difficult to reach out when they feel they are not coping, this digital delivery also means that powerful assistance can be available quickly and privately – which is sometimes the best way to get the process of recovery started.

11:15 – 11:50 Masculinity is fundamentally flawed and why it needs to be reframed Wayne Schwass Drawing on a 12 year journey with mental health conditions and his tireless work as a leading mental health advocate, Wayne will discuss his personal experiences and views on the following: • Men don’t cry • Expectations • The toolboxes • Emotionally bankrupt • Shame, guilt, embarrassment & stigma • Masculinity is fundamentally flawed • Asking for help • Authenticity & genuineness, cornerstones to good health & wellbeing • Self awareness, care and acceptance

11:50 – 12:20 Update on Auction Items (sponsors by Helping Hand) TBC

12:25 – 1:30 LUNCH

1:30 – 2:05 Commando For Life Damien Thomlinson Afghanistan veteran and Commando Damien Thomlinson speaks about his life and the Commando ethos.

2:05 – 2:40 The Superior Man Dr Simon Floreani The Thymus gland and its use and function in the modern man for superior focus and concentration in a including a pre recorded distracted world. Dr Simon will discuss single tasking as the new discipline and hero speak versus interview with multi tasking that distracts our brain and scatters our focus and leaves our brain confused. Dustin Martin

2:40 – 3:25 AFTERNOON TEA

3:25 – 4:00 ‘Transitional Emotions’ and their connection to well-being Barry Nicolaou Transitional emotions are middle ground neutral based emotions which enables a quicker evolvement into a state of happiness, appreciation and gratitude. All too often in our society Men are told to ’stay positive’ or to just ‘keep your chin up’. Men in particular who have been brought up to ‘just deal with it’ are often the ones who just muddle through because everyone in their family (Men) had to ‘deal with it’ themselves. We literally have generations of Men who are emotionally disconnected with themselves, disillusioned with immediate male and female relationships because of their inability to actively look within. Much of this is to do with Inherited thinking (the way GRANDDAD and DAD dealt with hardships) as well as seeming ‘un-mucho’ to other Men talking about looking within themselves. Men can be blind to identifying the difference between helpful traditional family traits and toxic yesteryear fearful thinking practices.

Men are exceedingly needing to become ‘mould breakers’ and immediately identify parental traits which have become an unhealthy part of current subconscious beliefs. Our need to IDENTIFY our current negative emotional state, reach for a neutral state, then a positive state, enables a transitional process whereby Men can cognitively understand the step-by-step emotional process whereby we show more love towards themselves and their family. IMD is about Men being in ‘receptive mode’ to better understand themselves. It’s time to state plainly that which we already know – that thousands of years of evolution is leading ‘Men’ to become mindfully and inwardly self-aware. The outcome of identifying unhelpful traits is the beginning of finding the emotional state of understanding which ultimately leads to showing more love and appreciation internally and externally.

4:00 – 4:35 Q&A with Tami and Paul Roos Paul & Tami Roos Paul and Tami Roos will be conducting a Q&A Session to be moderated by Ron Malhotra. Their discussion will be around a successful life, striving for your best, reaching your potential, family support and mental health. With their long term marriage and success in their chosen paths, their experience and support of each other is a great example of love, strength and commitment.

4:35 – 5:00 CLOSING REMARKS Bec Bucci

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Francesca Thorne NETWORK Australian Womens Network (AWN) Australian Womens Network (AWN) was created as a national network to inspire greatness in women in all areas of their life. Our philosophy is to encompass the ‘Five to Thrive’ areas Ron Malhotra of success: business, community, financial, physical and social International Men’s Day Ambassador and to provide the following aspects to our community:

AWN runs annual fundraising events, workshops, webinars, networking events and leadership programs throughout Australia. AWN provides high quality and unique products and Chee Phan services which will add value to membership with savings, Assistant Partnership / Fundraising discounts and membership rewards. AWN holds a newly defined place for women and men in Australia. They are free to be successful with no limitations in defining, pursuing and living their life purpose - to be the authors of their own Aaron Haarsma destiny and to leave a legacy for those who follow. Digital Advertising VENUE Diane Falzon PR Manager Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre (MCEC), located at international 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf Melbourne, Australia. men’sKaterina Kapellaki day THE DAY AWN Ambassador SPEAKERS The day will be a celebration of IMD 2017, where we will be event showcasing six amazing speakers to share their story and inspire greatness. Our Sponsors, Affiliates, White Ribbon 2017David Stavropoulos Australia and staff of AWN will be there to join you. Our Event Audio Manager Manager Peter Harper, hosted by our MC, Bec Bucci - Founder of Miracle Co - Inspiring Hero’s and supported by Julian Pace, Founder of Happiness Co and Ambassador at R U OK Day. RON MALHOTRA

Lindsay Thorne “When men feel more heart centric, self-aware, purposeful, Signage inspired, connected, self-assured and clear on their roles and responsibilities, there is a positive flow on effect to families, communities, industries and nations.” – Ron Malhotra Shaun Gray Ron Malhotra AFP® PGrad. Bus. ADFS (FP) MBA AFA AChFP is an Promotions International Speaker, Award-winning Wealth Planner, Entrepreneur, BEC BUCCI Radio Host, Leadership & Success Trainer, #1 Best-Selling Author, CEO and Founder of The Successful Male. Bec Bucci the Founder and CEO of Miracle Co, publishing and film production house, began her career working in Ron uses a unique approach combining leadership, productivity and Becthe familyBucci real estate business in Santa Barbara, California achievement approaches from the modern western business world with MC IMD some 21 years ago. Daughter of the prominent Wolfe family mindset and success approaches from the traditional eastern philosophical and property firm, determined to learn the business from world, so that people realize they have a CHOICE over how they live their the ground up her first day on the job consisted of cleaning life – and the POWER to change it for the better. toilets within the companies cleaning division. From humble beginnings In today’s world, men are experiencing even greater levels of stress, she spent the Julianmost part Pace of the next biennium dedicated to all things real MC IMD depression and anxiety than ever before due to increased competitive estate. Career highlights include LJ Hooker Corporate and Iproperty. Head drive and a necessity to move faster and to get more and more done every hunted by Iproperty, Bec went on to become the Head of Project Marketing day. The impact on them is that they lose their ability to move forward Australasia, running 9 countries across the region facilitating the delivery effortlessly day to day, to remain positive, to enjoy their life and to find an of notable developments including Capital Grand Melbourne and the Ritz inward focus, which allows them to be even more creative and to succeed Carlton Perth. In her last year with Iproperty Bec had successfully facilitated while under this growing pressure. in access of $270 million in transacted real estate sales. Ron went from being frustrated, lost and struggling to becoming qualified, Bec’s career success is a shining example of her pure determination to running successful businesses, speaking internationally and creating succeed within her chosen field. So what inspired her to create Miracle Co? positive influence, both locally and globally through understanding and It’s very simple – love. After leaving an abusive husband she decided to application of achievement principles based on time-tested and proven focus her attention on positivity. fundamentals. Bec is now the International Celebrity Liaisons Manager for Iflix, Ron specializes in the science of achievement, and has a unique ability to Ambassador for Iflix in the Global Goals Campaign, founder of RAW – Real inspire and transform people’s thinking, that is holding them back from Ambitious Women and CEO of Miracle Co that created the “Love the skin achieving personal and/or professional success. you’re in Campaign”. Bec is passionate about promoting healthy body images within the media space, and driving women towards prosperous Ron’s views are featured regularly in the media and have been published futures in which they find “their beautiful”. Bec also works with the UN in on ABC, Entrepreneur Magazine, Huffington Post, Thrive Global, Financial partnership with the Global Goals under global goal number 3, 5 and 11 Review, CNN, Money Magazine, Financial Observer, Investing Daily and along with several NGO’s. Recently and to date Bec has been compiling a Small Business Trendsetters. documentary “Everyday Heroes” that focuses on the stories of inspirational women from around the globe and their fight for survival. Her upcoming venture THE EMPOWERMENT PROJECT tm aims to bring women back into BARRY NICOLAOU alignment with what truly makes them happy in a very authentic form After a life changing epiphany at a Graveyard in 2015, Barry within all aspects of their life. In most cases women believe that losing made it his mission as he put it to; LIVE HIS LIFE. His passion weight or dropping a dress size will make them happy, and while this does and change in direction lead to the worldwide In’t #1 success occur many struggle to maintain that particular state. Empowering women of his first book – ‘The 11 Master Secrets to Business Success is really about training the mind to think differently about lifestyle choices, and Personal Fulfillment’. focusing less on the dress size of a women and more on the overall fitness of her body, thinking less about losing kilos and more about building Barry’s passionate and eye opening account on failure has given him the strength and muscle tone, celebrating her spirit in a way that allows her unique perspective on the 11 main truths of Success. He has a core belief to fully appreciate the imperfect “perfect” woman that she is. This holistic that being of service to others, is the fastest and most fulfilling road to a approach to fitness creates an outcome for women on the program to find no-regrets lived life. a happier, healthier and stronger best version of self, allowing women to Being in the International footwear wholesale/ retail industry since 2002, fully stand within their own beautiful. When you can truly love yourself Barry founded and launched Industry website ShoeCircle as a wholesale anything is possible. The Empowerment Projects intention is to give women buying portal. back their Freedom to be women and in turn men their freedom to be men once again. Given this success, Barry has the unique ability to speak from the heart and does so while presenting his empowering seminar series on business fulfilment, personal change and more recently, his powerful sessions on DR SIMON FLOREANI The Law of Attraction. Dr Simon advocates consumer driven health care and for He believes that finding a perspective on passion and personal-truth is the last 15 years he has worked extremely hard to break the answer to performing exceptionally well and living a fulfilled life. This down the institutional and cultural barriers for Allied health is Barry’s unique gift and he shares it with passionate audiences and professions in Australia. Due to this commitment he was corporations who wish to inspire personal fulfilment in staff to ‘live on asked to participate in a steering committee for the Australian purpose’ and make the transition into defining personal and professional Federal Government’s Task Force into health reform and happiness. chronic disease management.

A frequent guest of radio and television programs Simon is a spokesman PAUL ROOS on health issues across all media platforms in Australia and political and policy advisor to the government and related stakeholders. A chiropractor Paul Roos has earned a much-acclaimed reputation as an by training he embraces scrutiny and critical thinking. AFL player and senior coach. He has also made his mark as a renowned corporate speaker, television host, columnist and His leadership roles include the immediate past President of the CAA, author. When Roos placed his hands on the AFL premiership the peak body representing Chiropractors in Australia, the first ever trophy in 2005, it signaled the end of a 72-year drought for chiropractor on the Board of Directors of the Allied Health Professions the Sydney Swans. Australia and appointed member of the HWA Standing Advisory Committee for Health Professions. With more than 92,000 fans watching on at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and hundreds of thousands more glued to television screens around the As the husband of Dr Jennifer, Simon also shares the joy of parenting their world, this was Roos’ moment of glory. four dynamic, healthy boys. Together Simon and Jennifer publish and speak globally for their Well Adjusted Company, with Simon investing much The 2005 Australian Sports Coach of the Year, former 356-match AFL of his time contributing to the creation and direction of Well Adjusted’s superstar and Australian Hall of Fame member had just witnessed a nail- educational, assistive and inspirational products. biting final quarter in the grand final that saw the Swans come from behind to snatch an historic 58-54 victory over the West Coast Eagles. Together Simon and Jennifer also co-founded Vitality Organic Allied Health, an allied health community centre in Melbourne, Australia employing The Roos factor in the Swans triumph was generously acknowledged in over 20 allied health professionals and servicing thousands of community post-match tributes. members every week. One from Peter Schwab, the former triple Hawthorn premiership player and later the Hawks’ club coach, said it for all. “The greatest strength in Roos’ coaching,” he observed the next day, “appears to be his ability to DR MAX HICKS make a group of players believe that everything is about and for the team”. Director of Marketing and Development, NeuroSonica In 2006 Roos’ Swans made it to the MCG again on Grand Final Day but were BSc, PhD (Social Science), Dip Project Management beaten by one point by West Coast. Roos’ true spirit was revealed that day Dr Max Hicks is a science graduate with a major in when he accepted the defeat the same way he treated the victory the year psychology, a background in hypnotherapy and a strong before …. the mark of a great sportsman. interest in neuroscience and its applications in personal Following an outstanding career as a player, Roos answered a call to fill development and healing. the vacant senior coaching position at the Swans midway through the 2002 season. Full-time assistant coach since 2001, he was subsequently appointed to the club’s senior coaching position for a three year term From a career as a science journalist on radio, Max went on to spend 30 effective season 2003. Remarkably, he guided the Swans into the years as a university lecturer in the field of communications teaching in play-offs in 2003, his talents acknowledged with his naming as AFL Coach of Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia. the Year. He is one of very few people with a doctorate on the topic of listening – his Roos played 87 games for the Swans after joining the Sydney Cricket thesis explores listening as a positive force that is shaped by society and Ground-headquartered club in 1995 following a star-studded career with technology and which can bring about both personal and social healing and the old Fitzroy club – now the Brisbane Lions – including six seasons as renewal. captain. It was his academic interest in the transformative power of listening, During his career with Fitzroy, he was a member of the Victorian and his direct experience of the audio itself, that first attracted him to representative team 10 years running, two as captain. He was also named NeuroSonica SmartSoundTM. in the All-Australian team on seven occasions, twice as skipper. He became interested in SmartSound’ s ability to provide effective and An extremely mobile player with expansive marking and kicking skills, Roos drug-free assistance for therapeutic purposes as well as for general was runner-up in the Brownlow Medal – AFL’s highest individual player wellbeing and performance enhancement, and he was fascinated by its award – in 1986 after finishing third the year before. He also won the E ability to synergise with virtually any other therapeutic process or modality. J Whitten Medal, awarded to the best Victorian player in State of Origin In addition, Max was excited by SmartSound’s low cost and its ease of football, in 1985 and 1988. digital delivery, which together give it the potential to meet organizational After standing down as Swans coach, Roos took on the role of coach of wellbeing and performance needs anywhere and on virtually any scale. the Swans Academy. He has also made his mark as a columnist with News So he joined NeuroSonica, where he is involved in product development, Limited newspapers and as a member of Fox Sports AFL commentary team. branding, marketing, web content, academic research and collaborations In late 2013, the consistent calls from the Melbourne Demons led to him with other organisations and businesses. signing a three year deal with the club, of which he successfully turned around the fortunes of a failing football club. At the end of 2016, Roos finished with the Melbourne Demons and announced his return to the media, signing deals with FOX Sports and Triple M. international men’s day SPEAKERS event 2017

WAYNE SCHWASS Since capturing Australia’s attention as one of the most successful football players in AFL history, Wayne Schwass has gone on to make a name for himself in more ways than one. Born in New Zealand and raised in Warrnambool, Western Victoria, Wayne Schwass began playing Aussie Rules football at the age of ten. But with his undeniable talent and passion, it was not long before he was recruited to join the AFL – so in 1986, Wayne began playing TAMI ROOS for the North Melbourne Football Club. From here, Wayne went from strength to strength, quickly becoming one of the most highly-rated players After returning to studies to earn her PHD in Parapsychic in AFL history. Wayne played 282 games at the elite level for fourteen and Science with her dissertation on meditation, Tami Roos came a half years, both with the North Melbourne Football Club (1988-1997) and to a life-changing realization. And that is alignment with the Sydney Swans (1998-2002). our untapped highest potential is the missing link to a life of fulfillment and well-being. The tool that leads us there: Since retiring in 2002, Wayne has established himself as a highly respected meditation. AFL broadcaster on TV, radio, print and online. However, in addition to his work within the sporting world, Wayne has also become a passionate Today as the acclaimed author of The Gift: Presence to Power, Tami offers advocate for mental health awareness. timeless wisdom for the individual seeking to slow down, gain clarity and experience more calm in their life. By embracing the tools and techniques In 2006, Wayne founded the ‘Sunrise Foundation’, an organisation he highlighted throughout the book, readers have the ability to positively created after becoming one of the first AFL players to speak openly about influence their lives, relationships and business. his experience with depression. Though no longer operating, the ‘Sunrise Foundation’ focused on delivering preventative education programs to An accomplished keynote speaker Tami addresses audiences ranging secondary school students between the years 2007 and 2010. More than from CEO’s looking to embrace more influence, efficiency and professional 5000 students participated in the foundation’s ‘Headsmart’ program. impact – to those people seeking to access the power mindfulness has to improve their lives. Following this, Wayne successfully transitioned into a corporate sales role with Telstra Business Centre Melbourne West, a position he held until April Understanding the significant impact meditation can have on the mental 2017. However, Wayne’s passion for health and wellbeing ultimately drew states and performance of professional athletes, Tami has led programs him back to mental health advocacy – and it was this same passion that led for the Melbourne Demons and the Sydney Swans. She co-authored him to create ‘Puka Up’. Sport is Life, Life is Sport with her husband Paul Roos, former professional Australian Rules Football player and Premiership Coach. The book focuses Launched in 2017, Puka Up is a social enterprise focusing on mental health, on practical insights into life balance, meditation, family, travel, leadership, emotional wellbeing and, importantly, suicide prevention. According to mentoring and coaching. Wayne, the PukaUp vision is to ‘create the environments for every person to have authentic and genuine conversations about mental health and Tami has a degree in International Commerce (BA), a MBA in International emotional wellbeing’. As well as running Puka Up, Wayne also delivers his Management (majoring in trade and marketing) and has lived and worked powerful and honest keynote speeches at countless mental health seminars in both the United States and Australia. She is a journalist for the Huffington and workshops, where his message never fails to resonate with audiences. Post Australia, the largest on-line news platform in the world. In early 2000 Tami was selected to introduce the practice of meditation to help students navigate and become more resilient to life stresses. DAMIEN THOMLINSON Tami has spoken at the inaugural Mindful Leadership Global Forum in Damien’s is a story that continues to evolve and inspire Sydney attended by more than 300 CEO’s and corporate leaders. And, has people around the world. A Commando in Australia’s Elite served as featured speaker at the Mindful Women event leading meditation Forces at the age of just 24, Damien and his peers undertook for hundreds. Additional speaking engagements have ranged from the the most physically demanding, mentally challenging and Commonwealth Bank of Australia – to Randwick College – and to leading dangerous roles in the armed forces which included serving 350 in a guided meditation for the Wake Up Project. She was a featured in Afghanistan. But life, as we all know, never goes as speaker on wellness at TAFE NSW‘s International Woman’s Day; as well as, planned, and Damien’s life was soon changed forever. Damien will share his Smiling Minds Building Healthy Minds. Tami was part of a panel of experts story with us, and how he has overcome insurmountable odds to not just for the Australia India Institute on Meditation: India’s Gift to the West and re-claim his life but to thrive on new adventures. had the honour of opening the Maitreya Relic Tour, endorsed by the Dalai Lama, in Melbourne, Australia in 2015. Tami’s philanthropic efforts include the American Women’s Auxiliary in Melbourne, which helps raise funds for the Children’s Hospital, and Ambassadorship for the Breast Cancer Network Australia and the Field of Women Live in Sydney and in Melbourne.

LEON RURI Leon Ruri was born in Huntly, New Zealand in 1976. He grew in a traditional town with his 2 brothers and 2 sisters. In 1994 Leon relocated to Perth, Western Australia in search for new opportunities and a fresh start. A staunch rugby league player Leon by chance met the recruiter for the Western Reds on the Friday of his arrival into Perth and by Monday he was …. to try out for the team. After being successfully recruited and after a full season he dislocated his shoulder which halted his professional aspirations until playing in the Metro Cup in Sydney in 1999. Leon spent most of professional career working in transport and logistics. In 2008 Leon’s marriage of 12 years broke down. During this time Leon struggled with his emotional well being and mental health. Limited contact with his children and feeling totally isolated Leon hit an all time low when he ended up in a refuge house for men in Jandakot and for the first he realised he really was afraid of the dark. Whilst in the house with his family unit remaining in tatters Leon was exposed to many different stories from fellow men coming into the house drawing him out of his depression and suicidal thoughts. This experience inspired Leon to discover a new path for himself in helping other men. He has come a long way since his breakdown and now says he has broken through. Leon shares his story of venerability in a way that men can relate and highlights the need for men to feel safe to communicate their innermost feelings. Leon is the founder of “Haka For Life” an initiative to raise awareness for men’s mental health and Suicide prevention. In 2017 Leon performed the Haka via live telecast for the first on Anzac Day which to date has had over ten million views online. Leon was recently awarded “The Most Inspiring Male for 2017” at the men in black ball “Momentum Forum Events” for raising awareness on issues relating to men’s mental health and suicide prevention.

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