
Aarathi Arumugam
Business · Diversity & Inclusion · Inspirational

From teen mother to founder of the NFP Brave Foundation, dedicating her life to saving and helping others
Education · Health, Lifestyle & Wellbeing · Inspirational
Speaking fee
Available. $5k – $10kCurrently taking bookings. Hobart, TAS, AU · travels nationally
People matter to Bernadette Black AM, the founder and CEO of the BRAVE Foundation.
Through her foundation, Bernadette creates pathways for people experiencing long term disadvantage by taking an interagency and collaborative approach with governments, education and community organisations. In 2018 BRAVE was awarded $4.4m funding to run People matter to Bernadette. Individualised relationships matter, and so does creating pathways for groups of people experiencing long term disadvantage by taking an interagency and collaborative approach with governments, education and community organisations.
Her pioneering work with the Australian Federal Government has created lasting systemic change and impact, both economically and through social progress.
In 2021, Bernadette was award a Member of the Order of Australia for her service to community groups, governance and service to her local council.
“I found your presentation on bravery courageous. Clearly, you have developed great leadership qualities through your life’s journey so far. Your ability to overcome, create a better world for yourself, your family and others that your touch is a true demonstration of great leadership. Thank you for being so transparent and sharing 'how to' with us today.”
“Bernadette’s story was really inspiring and I will take her keys for bravery and leadership with me wherever I go”
“Thanks Bernadette for sharing your bravery key note in such an open and honest way. Thanks for the hinge key…Ill be trying it out on Monday!”
Travel and accommodation are quoted separately at cost for events outside Hobart, TAS, AU. Virtual sessions are usually priced below the band above.

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