Pro Purpose Conference

Michael will share his remarkably inspiring story of overcoming extreme adversity to achieve incredible outcomes in both his personal and professional life....

Michael has been a fighter since birth, defying the odds of surviving not only a rare form of life-threatening cancer, but being the sole survivor of a horrific cancer drug trial. Michael’s ability to help shift your mindset, instill perspective and have you determined to become the best version of yourself, will amaze and inspire.

Representing Australia in his chosen sport, holding an executive position with one of the largest companies in the world at the age of 23, and then throwing it all away to find his true passion and purpose, will leave you in awe.

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Julius brings an inspiring story of hope. He grew up in the remote village of Awake in Northern Uganda in severe poverty. At the age of 11, he was captured by rebels from... the LRA and forced to become a child soldier. Eventually escaping, Julius witnessed the murder of his 9 friends while fleeing.

Going on to discover his athletic talent, Julius defied all odds to follow his passion for running - qualifying for a district competition, Julius could not afford the bus ticket so ran the 72km in 4 hours to make the carnival - which he went on to win. His talent culminating in being flag bearer for Uganda at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. We will hear how one morning whilst on a training run, Julius stumbled across 11 orphaned children living in a bus shelter, taking them in as his own.

Rev Tim Costello is one of Australia's most respected community leaders and a sought after voice on social justice issues, leadership and ethics....

For 13 years, Tim was CEO of World Vision Australia. Tim now currently holds position as Senior Advisor of the Centre for Public Christianity, Chair of the Community Council of Australia; Chief Advocate of the Thriving Communities Partnership and in 2021 he was appointed by Monash University as Chair of Peninsula Campus Community Advisory Committee.

In 2006 Tim was named Victoria’s Australian of the Year, in June 2005 was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO); in 2004, was named Victorian of the Year; and in 1997 was named as one of Australia’s 100 National Living Treasures.

Annabelle is a social entrepreneur who started a multi-national NGO from scratch at the age of 21, with operations in Australia and Uganda. Over the past 15 years,... through her Foundation, School for Life, Annabelle has built a team of more than 120 staff globally, built and run 3 schools in rural Uganda that provide quality education to over 1700 students and outreach to more than 5000 people.

Annabelle is the recipient of numerous awards, including:

- The Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2015

- Sydney University Alumni of the Year for Service to Humanity in 2016

- NSW Young Woman of the Year in 2015

- A finalist in the Audi In Style 'Women of Style' Charity category in 2016

- Women of the Future Award - Australian Women’s Weekly and Qantas in 2014

- Paul Harris Fellow awarded by Rotary International in 2014

- A finalist in 2 categories of the NSW Telstra Businesswomen's Awards 2013 for Business Innovation and Young Businesswoman

Frank is co-founder of real estate platform Realbase, and at just 29 years old, sold it to Domain for $180 million....

Frank is now on a mission to raise $1 million for charity by publishing a cookbook called ‘Eat with Purpose’ in partnership with Pro Purpose.

Launching in October 2024, the cookbook will be designed to help high performing people learn how to cook fast, healthy and delicious food, with 100% of the proceeds going to charity.

Alana's vision of a world where profit and purpose prosper together energises the Pro Purpose movement, connecting business to charitable impact....

For the past 20 years, Alana has been building a growing, purpose driven business in Australia (Platinum Electricians) with her husband Joshua. From a young startup they’ve now built a country-wide brand that has directed over $1.1 million of profit towards overcoming poverty and disadvantage.

Now with over 10 years experience in helping businesses uncover their hidden purpose and connect it to charitable impact, Alana and her team launched Pro Purpose.