Motivational Speaker in Canberra
Looking for a motivational speaker in Canberra who genuinely connects with students? Jonny Shannon — the Australian Youth Speaker of the Year — delivers high-energy school presentations, wellbeing days and assemblies that Canberra students remember long after the bell. From primary schools to high schools right across the ACT, Jonny tackles the real issues young people face today: bullying, online safety, resilience, mental health and more.
Why Canberra schools book Jonny
- Australian Youth Speaker of the Year 2025
- 410+ schools and 500,000+ students
- Qualified youth worker & registered eSafety provider
- Sessions for primary, intermediate and high school — plus staff PD and parent nights
- As seen on Channel 9
Every booking includes a chat about what your students actually need, so the school presentations land for your year levels. Want the full story behind the work? Read more about Jonny as a youth motivational speaker.
What schools say about Jonny
"Jonny presented at our school 5 times over the course of a year and a half. Each time, Jonny was the utmost professional, balancing the needs of the students with careful messaging. Jonny is funny and engaging. He has a way to hook kids in and absorb messages of worth. I would recommend Jonny to any High School that is looking to boost their wellbeing data and strengthen their social and emotional learning focus."
"You've got to have him! I was astounded by the amount of kids that came & shook his hand afterwards. He's a bloke you've got to have."
"The personal element that Jonny brought to the program. Many of our students could connect to his stories. Professional, personable, well prepared."
"Jonny Shannon is a game-changer for youth audiences! His hilarious, relatable style instantly connects with teens, keeping them hooked. Beyond the laughs, his talks are packed with practical, actionable advice that resonates long after. Engaging, inspiring, and impactful—simply the best!"
"Very lucky to have Jonny come in and do 3 student sessions followed by a parent night. The kids were in stitches but learning as well — we recommend Jonny anywhere!"
Hear it from the schools themselves
410 Schools over 17 years
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See Jonny in action across Australian schools.
Across Canberra & the ACT
Jonny regularly presents across Canberra — the CBD, Belconnen, Gungahlin, Woden and Tuggeranong — and travels to Queanbeyan, Goulburn and surrounding regional New South Wales on request. Book a single school assembly through to a full wellbeing day.
- Canberra CBD
- Belconnen
- Gungahlin
- Woden
- Tuggeranong
- Queanbeyan
- Goulburn
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