Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Stand Tall Sydney wasn’t able to take place in person during 2020. Despite the challenges, Stand Tall wanted young people to have something that inspired them during this difficult time – something that encouraged them to hold onto hope. For the first time, Stand Tall Live Streamed the Sydney event to over 68,000 young people across Australia.
Sam Cawthorn is a motivational speaker and author of 11 books (including 5 International Best Sellers). In the past he received the Young Australian Of The Year and the Edupreneur Award of the Year. In 2006 Sam’s life changed forever when he was involved in a major car accident which left him with an amputated right arm and a permanent disability in his right leg. Sam went on to become one of the worlds most in demand global professional speakers. In 2013, Sam became an entrepreneur and built his training company that now runs events globally, teaching people how to master communication for positive influence.
Beaver Fleming is a professional skateboarder from Knoxville, TN, known for his innovative tricks and world-first achievements, including being the first to land a double backflip and the "Tennessee Tornado" (a Cork 720 Christ Air). He is a touring member of Nitro Circus, a speaker and influencer. He inspires others to believe in themselves and to be bold and brave in the pursuit of their dreams.
Emma Carey is a writer, artist, speaker, and entrepreneur whose life changed forever after surviving a skydiving accident in Switzerland that left her a paraplegic. Defying doctors’ predictions, she learned to walk again and now shares her powerful story to inspire others. With over 190,000 Instagram followers and her bestselling memoir The Girl Who Fell From The Sky, Emma is embracing a new chapter - rediscovering her love for travel while sharing her extraordinary story to inspire resilience, courage, and a love of adventure.
Anna Cocquerel is an Australian actress best known for her role as Coco Astoni on Home and Away from 2017 to 2019. She began her acting career with the short film Over the Hills and Far Away in 2014. Off-screen, Anna has been open about her struggles with dyslexia, scoliosis, and anxiety, using her platform to advocate for mental health awareness.
Daniel 'D Minor' Harvey is an award-winning rapper, songwriter, and youth mentor from Sydney. At 11, he became homeless with his twin brother, an experience that inspired his hit single “Concrete Pillow.” Music became his refuge and platform for change. Through Musicians Making A Difference (MMAD), he now mentors at-risk youth, using his story to inspire resilience and self-worth. Daniel has performed on Australia’s Got Talent and represented Australia at the World Championships of Performing Arts, earning gold in the vocal rap division.
Michael Crossland has the ability to captivate the imagination of young people to encourage and inspire them with his story. Michael has defied the odds of a life- threatening cancer to build a life of achievements as an accomplished businessman and an elite sportsman. His message of hope and overcoming adversity has seen Michael invited back year after year to Stand Tall.
