Motivational Speaker on the Gold Coast
Looking for a motivational speaker on the Gold Coast who genuinely connects with students? Jonny Shannon — the Australian Youth Speaker of the Year — delivers high-energy school presentations, wellbeing days and assemblies that Gold Coast students remember long after the bell. From primary schools to high schools right across the Gold Coast and Queensland, Jonny tackles the real issues young people face today: bullying, online safety, resilience, mental health and more.
Why Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast schools say
"We loved Jonny coming and sharing about friendship skills with our students and the different ways they can connect with their peers. We still reference key concepts that Jonny taught our students, especially his testimonies of resilience when he faced bullying."
"Get him along! He will impact your kids and give them insights into how to make good decisions long term."
"Jonny was engaging and easy to listen to, sharing a great mix of familiar insights and fresh perspectives. A fantastic speaker — thanks, Jonny!"
"The hour-long presentation was both informative and, at the same time, entertaining."
"My lasting impression of Jonny is very positive. He was very informative and educational."
Hear it from the schools themselves
410 Schools over 17 years
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See Jonny in action across Australian schools.
Across the Gold Coast & Queensland
Jonny regularly presents across the Gold Coast — Southport, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Robina, Burleigh Heads, Coolangatta and Nerang — and heads south to Tweed Heads and north across Queensland. Book a single school assembly through to a full wellbeing day.
- Southport
- Surfers Paradise
- Broadbeach
- Robina
- Burleigh Heads
- Coolangatta
- Nerang
- Tweed Heads
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